James, Rick - Mama's Eyes Lyrics






"Rick's inspiration has always been his mother, Betty"
"Because I guess kids were so small at that time, sixth kid"

Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes

Ever since the first day that I heard my mother cry
I knew right then and there what the feeling was like to die
'Cause something deep inside me was tearing my heart in two
I didn't understand what my mama was going through
I didn't understand, with no man, she felt all alone
A family didn't ride, in that time was no house or home
She took it to the streets on the beats and she fed us well
And now I'm here to say that today we're all doing swell

Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes (Yeah)

My mama lived alone on the day that she finally died
The eight of us were there as the tears fell down from our eyes
The cancer in her body had finally won the war
She didn't wanna go but in Heaven there's so much more
So every day you live, try and give your mama all your love
You'll never know the day when she'll be called by God above
And if you want the truth, you will find that there's no disguise
'Cause all you got to do is look deep in your mother's eyes

Oh mother dear, I miss you
I miss your warm and tender smile
It's so hard to live without you

Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes (Yeah)
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes
Mama's eyes

Listen when your mama calls
Listen when your mama calls
Listen when your mama calls
Listen when your mama calls
Mama, yeah; mama, yeah
Mama, yeah; mama, yeah





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  1. S.... J....

    I wish videos were made with Rick performing his last album.

  2. L.... J....

    Gm edagdwg respect yourself as a woman or a man God gave us life for a reason use it pay attention to what you want for your life don't. Leave out true love be yourself and God will take you there 🙏 changes everything linda j ☮️

  3. L.... J....

    Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of mom taking care of her children this is what a real mother does thanks for sharing this song God at work 🙏 changes everything linda j ☮️ always love my mama Aman Rick

  4. b.... ....

    Real Funk, Rick to the James!!!!! amazing artist

  5. R.... C....

    Slick rick james

  6. f.... ....

    Never heard this before, this cut is pretty hot. MUST REMEMBER IT!

  7. C.... D....

    Best Rick James song

  8. P.... X....

    The tender side of " the king of punk funk " ( r.i.p.). To all mother's - happy mother's day 2018.

  9. t.... p....

    Love this song ..after what rick James WS going through with trying to get a record deal rick James really love his mother because he said once he hit it big time he was going to take care of her ...and rick James kept his words

  10. J.... J....

    I love you Rick James you are a part of my high school history thank you for Mama's eyes

  11. L.... D....

    iT'S BEEN 26 YEARS SINCE MY MOM PASSED AND THERE'S NOT BEEN ONE DAY I HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF HER, REMEMBERING ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER. I still can hear her voice. She was there for me, whether we could afford it or not. She made sure we all had what we needed. I came down with cancer in my left leg at 17. Then it came back giving me little hope to make it.. My mom never left my side day or night.Later throughout my life I had female cancer at 26, breast cancer at 37 and one occurance but I was never alone, all those months in the hospitals. My Mom was there by my side-always. I know without a doubt, I would have given up and not fought had I had not had my Mom beside me pushing me. Her love for me was unconditional, no matter what came up, no matter the cost, it was her than took care of me throught my life. The same love God has for each and everyone of us. I finally turned it all over to God and my life has lasted 88% of the time my team of oncologist was I would make it.  There is a power stronger on earth, stronger than ANY DOCTORS OR ANYONE ELSE. I'm LIVING PROOF. bUT I GIVE ALL MY CREDIT TO MY MOM AND TO gOD.

  12. w.... h....

    This was one of my dads favorite songz... RiP DAD 💔

  13. 5.... ....

    This song is a testament to RJ character] this song Is always special too me] even more so now] wish my MOTHER was Still Alive!!!]

  14. j.... D....

    Rick james was a great artist just a wild man at times i can dig it because im cut from some of that just without the drug use but as for all the women im there ya heard me.

  15. C.... S....

    real music

  16. S.... S....

    I'm blessed to say I still have my mother and I absolutely love this song.

    S.... S....

    Ms Suckafree

  17. M.... P....

    To the six people that don't like this song you just wait until the day God calls for your Mother to come home i guarantee you that you'll be back to listen to this great song dedicated to all of us who has lost our Mothers

    M.... P....

    @B Taylor Thank you very much.

  18. C.... B....

    Great song.

  19. A.... M....

    i´m missing my Mom too!!!
    Thank you for this Ricky! ( RIP) Your our ANGEL NOW! TEENA & Rose TOO!!! <3  <3

    A.... M....

    Trust me i understand this Aug 30th will be 12 yrs since my mom passed away and i still have my moments.
    Praying for you

  20. H.... C....

    will there be a movies about his life

  21. M.... R....

    I MISS MY MOTHER SO MUCH.BUT I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN ONE DAY.

    M.... R....

    @Marcus Reeves truth...is always gonna be truth...on the OTHER SIDE of the SKY my mother is waiting 4 me...shalom

    M.... R....

    "a mother's love will follow us wherever we may go...wheather it's near or far...a mother's love is always close...ain't nothin like a mother's love"...shalom

  22. A.... F....

    god please give us back rick james in return will give u iggy azalea !!!!

  23. R.... ....

    I remember seeing his vh1 special behind the music back in 1998 and rick actually started crying when he started talking about his mama eyes and how he regretted how he hurt her with how he got into so much trouble. very touching moment for someone that was so tough....

    R.... ....

    Now that was a stupid comment when you said it was a very touching moment for someone that was so tough,first of all let say this anybody who loses their mother who's always been #1 no matter how big and bad a person is when mom is gone they will break down and cry just like everybody else.
    If your mom is still alive God Bless but the day that the good Lord calls for her to come home you will regret that comment you made

  24. A.... ....

    This is about his beloved mother.

  25. N.... M....

    Touching Song-makes me think of my mom-& how i would miss her-so thankful for my Mother

  26. r.... .....

    another hit

  27. N.... M....

    Hate to say it but it sounds like it says shut the fuck up @ 4:11 but i could be wrong, just what i hear

  28. N.... M....

    Luv this song

  29. B.... T....

    @looklookerlooking Don't feel bad alot of my music has grown legs and walked off over the years...

  30. l.... ....

    Why is this CD selling for $40.00 and up ? I had the cassette but someone wanted it more than me,i really would like to replace it with a disc because it was on hit from beginning to end.

  31. A.... F....

    god give us back ricks james and take away miley cyrus !!!

  32. k.... g....

    @bedford thanks for posting this I remember watching rick's episode of behind the music he talked about his mom it was beautiful! I can't wait to get my new computer so I can download this and a bunch of his other songs! Miss him dearly

  33. m.... m....

    dont take advantage of these words your mother here for a short time love her while u can my mother pssed 2008 rip mama love u

    m.... m....

    YOU have my sincere and deepest condolences Aug 30th was my moms12th anniversary since she got called to go home

  34. k.... g....

    @alenx this cd is 13 yrs. Old it was released in 1997

  35. d.... ....

    nice song rick was the man.

  36. B.... T....

    @alexn882 Yeah I have the Urban Rapsody CD and yes it's on there. It's built into the song so it's suppose to be there just haven't been able to figure out what he's saying but I will try and find out for ya... Oh check out Rick's song Kickin and let me know if you like it or don't...

  37. a.... ....

    @FireitupBedford hmm. weird. do you have the actual cd? if so, how old is it?

    a.... ....

    Yes I do had it since 97 I got it when it first came out....

  38. B.... T....

    @alexn882 Ben trying to figure that out myself...

  39. a.... ....

    Hmm. What is that little thing at 4:11 ? Just noticed that on my CD too. Is that supposed to be there?

  40. B.... T....

    Your welcome. I tell her almost everyday when I talk to her the phone I never hang up without telling her that I love her...

  41. D.... C....

    Thank you for this song. You just do not know how blessed you are. Tell your mom you love her before she get on her death bed.

  42. D.... C....

    Thank you ChristyLove may God bless you too.

  43. r.... ....

    I remember a comment you made about Glenn Jones.Then I asked if you ever heard ' I am somebody by Glenn'. I hooked up with this guy named hmsheppard. We like James Brown. I don't like how youtube made up an account. Don't know how to edit it. I'm cool. I like old school funk, & people that can trully sing, like Teddy,& the Isley Bro. Hit me back from time to time.

  44. r.... ....

    I be glad when they put Rick James songs, Table Dance & Stroke on youtube.

  45. B.... T....

    Thank you. Just trying to keep the Funk alive...

  46. B.... T....

    I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. Wow my mom's Birthday is on the 28th...

  47. D.... C....

    This is a pretty song. I just lost my mom(9-27-09) and I hurt so bad. RIP Mom.

  48. r.... ....

    I have this CD. Brought it when it was new. I was happy just to get new RIck James music at the time. There are quite a few good tracks on this CD

  49. A.... J....

    it is TIME for somebody to direct a movie on RICK JAMES Life!
    I think George Tilman should direct it, he did good with Biggie, and they Should cast Terrence Howard In the role of Rick James Do you Agree?

  50. B.... T....

    Yes this is a very touching song. I'm still blesses because I still have my mom but I played this for her one time and Rick has never been one of her favorites but this one really touched her...

    B.... T....

    Blessed to still have her in 2017

  51. b.... ....

    You know i love Rick. This song was over looked, damn.. it's incredible.

  52. B.... T....

    This song is very over looked. Great song...

  53. B.... T....

    Your more than welcome...