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Gilberto Gil - "Mamma" - Gilberto Gil (1971)
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Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
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Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Composer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'm gonna do my best again
I'm gonna go my way, Mama
Tomorrow, I'm gonna catch a train
Don't try to hold me down
I wanna put my chest against the wind
From east and west once again, Mama
Give me your blessing right now
[Verse 2]
I'm gonna get ahead again
I'm gonna go my way, Mama
Before you tie me to a chain
Before you close me down
So wide you should stretch your breast
And hold my life inside yourself again, Mama
Give me your blessing right now
[Verse 3]
I'm gonna kiss your face again
I'm gonna go my way, Mama
Don't worry, don't cry, don't complain
Don't try to hold me down
How much you want your darling baby
Clinging to your long skirt again, oh Mama
Give me your blessing right now
Written by: Gilberto Gil

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