43 Best Mama Songs – Songs With Mama in the Title
Last Updated: April 3, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, the songs listed below help to celebrate the Mothers of the world.
Popular musicians have performed mama songs and by having songs with mama in the song title. But just how is the word Mama being used in the songs?
Do you know Mama? Yes, Mama told me so. Did you hear what she said? I also want Mama to do the hump. I want to tell him I am coming home.
Want to write her a letter that starts with Dear Mama? Mama also has her own song and a song just for her.
Uh oh. Mama told me to knock you out too! Hey Mama, did you hear me?
See my list of mother-daughter songs and mother-son songs lists. These will help you to select a song to dedicate to your mom that describes your relationship best.
Top 25 Trending Mama Songs
- “Mama” by Spice Girls (Pop – 1996)
- “A Song For Mama” by Boyz II Men (R&B – 1997)
- “Meanwhile Back At Mama’s” by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill (Country – 2014)
- “Hey Mama” by Matt Kearney (Rock – 2011)
- “God, You Mama, And Me” by Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys (Country – 2016)
- “Take You Mama” by Scissor Sisters (Pop – 2004)
- “Mama” by Jonas Blue, William Singe (Dance – 2018)
- “Dear Mama” by 2Pac (Hip Hop – 1998)
- “Hey Mama” by David Guetta, AFROJACK, Bebe Rexha, Nicki Minaj (Dance- 2014)
- “Meet You Mama” by James Barker Band (Country – 2023)
- “Mama Said” by Lukas Graham (Pop – 2015)
- “Mama” by Genesis (Rock – 1983)
- “Hey Mama” by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (Rock – 2018)
- “She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton (Pop – 2009)
- “Ain’t You Mama” by Jennifer Lopez (Pop – 2016)
- “Mama’s Song” by Carrie Underwood (Country – 2009)
- “Mama’s Broken Heart” by Miranda Lambert (Country – 2011)
- “Mamma Mia” by ABBA (Pop – 1975)
- “Mama, I’m Coming Home” by Ozzy Osbourne (Rock – 1991)
- “Mamas” by Anne Wilson, Hillary Scott (Christian – 2022)
- “Hey Mama” by Kanye West (Hip Hop – 2005)
- “Your Mama Don’t Dance” by Loggins & Messina (Rock – 1972)
- “Mama” by Cam Cole (Rock – 2019)
- “Mama” by The Glorious Sons (Rock – 2015)
- “MAMACITA” by Black Eyes Peas, Ozuna, J. Rey Soul (Pop – 2020)

Spotify Mama Playlist
Popular Songs About a Mama
Mamas – Anne Wilson & Hillary Scott
Released in 2022 on the album My Jesus
Lyrics Quote:
For the knowing that you’re not alone
For the “Darling, don’t you dare give up even when you wanna”
Yeah, that’s why God made mamas
Mama,I – Luhjaa
Released in 2021 on the album Mama,I
I Called Mama – Tim McGraw
Released in 2020 on the album Here On Earth
Genre – Country
Lyrics Quote:
And I sung it for the blue sky
And a couple live oak trees
I thought of home, grabbed my phone from my pocket
And I called mama
Baby Mama – Brandy
Released in 2020 on the album b7
Lyrics Quote:
I ain’t with that drama, not that baby mama
Ain’t dependin’ on you, I’m a baby mama
Baby mama, baby mama
Home is where your Mama is. See a list of songs about home is where the heart is.
Roll Me Mama, Roll Me – Ray LaMontagne
Released in 2020 on the album MONOVISION
Lyrics Quote:
Roll me mama, roll me like only you can, and you can
Roll me mama, roll me like only you can, yes and you can
Your Mama – High Valley
Released in 2020 on the album Grew Up On That
Lyrics Quote:
Life’s gonna fly by
I hope that you realize
Just how blessed we are that she’s
Your mama
Mama’s Hand – Queen Naija
Released in 2018 on the album Queen Naija
Lyrics Quote:
There’s not a dream in this world you can’t accomplish or grasp
I will cross any ocean before I let you land
Just hold on to mama’s hand and never let it go
God, Your Mama, And Me – Florida Georgia Line feat. Backstreet Boys
Released in 2016 on the album Dig Your Roots
Lyrics Quote:
You know I’m always gonna be here for ya
No one’s ever gonna love you more than
God, your mama, and me
Mama Said – Lukas Graham
Released in 2016 on the album Lukas Graham
Lyrics Quote:
When Mama said that it was okay
Mama said that it was quite alright
Our kind of people had a bed for the night
And it was okay
Me and Your Mama – Childish Gambino
Released in 2016 on the album “Awaken, My Love!”
Lyrics Quote:
This is the end of us
Sleeping with the moon and the stars
I know where you’ve been, oh
You can see us far then near
Hey Mama – David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack
Released in 2014 on the album Listen
Lyrics Quote:
I like the dirty rhythm you play
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like, “Hey, mama, mama, hey, mama, ma”
Meanwhile Back At Mama’s – Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill
Released in 2014 on the album Sundown Heaven Town
Lyrics Quote:
‘Cause meanwhile back at Mama’s
The porch lights on, come on in if you wanna
Suppers on the stove, and beer’s in the fridge
I Ain’t Your Mama – Maggie Rose
Released in 2012 on the album Cut to Impress
Lyrics Quote:
I’ll be your lover
You can be my baby anytime you wanna
But I ain’t your mama
Mama Do The Hump – Rizzle Kicks
Released in 2011 on the album Stereo Typical
Lyrics Quote:
A yeah yeah I love that sound.
So flick your butts at once on a mad one like
Yeah your mama can hump
Hey Mama – Mat Kearney
Released in 2011 on the album Young Love
Genre – Rock
Lyrics Quote:
Singing, hey mama, don’t want no drama
Just a kiss before I leave
Hey lady, don’t say maybe
Mama’s Broken Heart – Miranda Lambert
Released in 2011 on the album Four the Record
Lyrics Quote:
‘Cause I raised you better, gotta keep it together
Even when you fall apart
But this ain’t my mama’s broken heart
Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood
Released in 2010 on the album Play On
Genre – Country
Lyrics Quote:
Mama, there’s no way you’ll ever lose me
Giving me away is not goodbye
As you watch me walk down to my future
I hope tears of joy are in your eyes
That’s What Mamas Do – Jason Matthews
Released in 2008 on the album That’s What Mamas Do
Lyrics Quote:
And when she bows her head to pray,
You can bet she’s saying one for you
That’s what mamas do
I Got It From Mama – Will.i.am
Released in 2007 on the album Songs About Girls
Lyrics Quote:
Baby where’d you get your body from?
Tell me where’d you get your body from.
I got it from my mama.
Mama – My Chemical Romance
Released in 2006 on the album The Black Parade
Lyrics Quote:
And when you go don’t return to me my love,
That’s right
Mama, we all go to hell
Hey Mama – Kanye West
Released in 2005 on the album Late Registration
Lyrics Quote:
I wanna scream so loud for you
‘Cause I’m so proud of you
Let me tell you what I’m about to do (hey, Mama)
Mama – Il Divo
Released in 2004 on the album Il Divo
Lyrics Quote:
Mama I hope this makes you smile
I hope you’re happy with my life
At peace with every choice I made
Hey Mama – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2003 on the album Elephunk
Lyrics Quote:
Hey mama, this that s*** that make you groove, mama
(Hey) Get on the floor and move your booty, mama
(Yaw) We the blast mastas blastin’ up the jamma
Hot Mama – Trace Adkins
Released in 2003 on the album Comin’ On Strong
Lyrics Quote:
Is one hot mama;
You turn me on, let’s turn it up,
An’ turn this room into a sauna.
A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men
Released in 1997 on the album Evolution
Genre – R&B
Lyrics Quote:
Mama, mama, you know I love you
(You know I love you)
Mama, mama, you’re the queen of my heart
Mama Said – Metallica
Released in 1996 on the album Load
Lyrics Quote:
Let my heart go
Let your son grow
Mama, let my heart go
Or, let this heart be still
Mama – The Spice Girls
Released in 1996 on the album Spice
Lyrics Quote:
Mama, I love you, Mama, I care
Mama, I love you, Mama, my friend
You’re my friend
Dear Mama – 2Pac
Released in 1995 on the album Me Against the World
Genre – Hip Hop
Lyrics Quote:
Mama catch me, put a whoopin’ to my backside
And even as a crack fiend, Mama
You always was a black queen, Mama
I finally understand
Mama Said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
Released in 1991 on the album Mama Said Knock You Out
Genre – Hip Hop
Lyrics Quote:
I’m gonna knock you out (Huuh)
Mama said knock you out (Huuh)
Mama, I’m Coming Home – Ozzy Osbourne
Released in 1991 on the album No More Tears
Genre – Rock
Lyrics Quote:
I could be right, I could be wrong
It hurts so bad, it’s been so long
Mama, I’m coming home
Mama He’s Crazy – The Judds
Released in 1984 on the album Wynonna & Naomi
Lyrics Quote:
Mama, he’s crazy, crazy over me
And in my life is where he says
He always wants to be
Mama – Genesis
Released in 1983 on the album Genesis
Genre – Rock
Lyrics Quote:
Can’t you see me here, mama?
Mama, mama, mama, please?
Can’t you feel my heart?
She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked) – Carl Carlton
Released in 1981 on the album Carl Carlton
Lyrics Quote:
She’s a bad mama jama
Just as fine as she can be, hey
She’s a bad mama jama, oh
Just as fine as she can be
Mama Can’t Buy You Love – Elton John
Released in 1980 on the album Milestones
Lyrics Quote:
Mama don’t want you, Daddy don’t want you
Give it up baby, baby, Mama can’t buy you love
Mama Don’t Know – Neil Diamond
Released in 1979 on the album September Morn
Lyrics Quote:
Mama don’t know
What the preacher man know
But the preacher man know it all right
Papa don’t care
Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – Waylon Jennings with Willie Nelson
Released in 1978 on the album Waylon & Willie
Lyrics Quote:
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys
Don’t let ’em pick guitars or drive them old trucks
Let ’em be doctors and lawyers and such
What’s Your Mama’s Name Child – Tanya Tucker
Released in 1973 on the album What’s Your Mama’s Name Child
Lyrics Quote:
What’s your mama’s name child?
What’s your mama’s name?
Does she ever talk about a place called New Orleans?
I’ll Always Love My Mama – The Intruders
Released in 1973 on the album Save the Children
Lyrics Quote:
Talking ’bout mama
She’s one of a kind
Talking ’bout mama
You’ve got your yours, and I’ve got mine
Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Mussina
Released in 1972 on the album Loggins and Messina
Lyrics Quote:
And it’s all because
Your mama don’t dance
And your daddy don’t rock and roll
Your mama don’t dance
Mama Told Me (Not To Come) – Three Dog Night
Released in 1970 on the album It Ain’t Easy
Genre – Rock
Lyrics Quote:
Mama told me not to come
Mama told me not to come
That ain’t the way to have fun, son
Mama Tried – Merle Haggard
Released in 1968 on the album Mama Tried
Lyrics Quote:
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame ’cause Mama tried
Tell Mama – Etta James
Released in 1967 on the album Tell Mama
Lyrics Quote:
Tell Mama, all about it
Tell Mama, what you need
Tell Mama, what you want
Mama Said – The Shirelles
Released in 1961 on the album The Shirelles Sing to Trumpets and Strings
Genre – R&B
Lyrics Quote:
Mama said there’ll be days like this
There’ll be days like this, my mama said
Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Told Me) – Shirley Bassey
Released in 1957 on the album Born to Sing the Blues
Lyrics Quote:
Now the rain’s a-fallin’,
Hear the train a-callin’
Whoo-ee (my mama done tol’ me)
Have a favorite MAMA song, not on our list? Please share it below so that we can add it!
Other related song lists to read:
Mama use to say by Junior
Thank you Gina for the suggestion. We added it to the list!
My Mama Done Told Me,
also called Blues in the Night
Hi Sandra. Thank you for the recommendation. The song has been covered by various artists but we added the Shirley Bassey version.
What about Mama by MCR
Hi Fardwa. Great song. We will add it to the list. My Chemical Romance – Mama
Who sings the song with the lyrics shotta Do mama mama
Hi William. Sorry, I am not familiar with the song and I am not able to narrow it down. Please do let us know if you find it.