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Artist: Genesis
Track: Mama

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I can't see you, mama
But I can hardly wait
And to touch and to feel you, mama
Oh I just can't keep away

In the heat and the steam of the city
Oh it's got me running and I just can't brake
So say you'll help me, mama
'Cause it's getting so hard, oh

Now I can't keep you, mama
But I know you're always there
You listen, you teach me, mama
And I know, inside you care

So get down, down here beside me
Oh you ain't going nowhere
No, I won't hurt you, mama
But it's getting so hard, oh

Ha ha, ha, ha ha, ha oh
Ha ha, ha, ha ha, ha oh

Can't you see me here, mama
Mama, mama, mama, please
Can't you feel my heart
Can't you feel my heart
Can't you feel my heart oh
Now listen to me, mama
Mama, mama
You're taking away my last chance
Don't take it away
Can't you feel my heart?

Ha ha, ha, ha ha, ha oh

It's hot, too hot for me, mama
But I can hardly wait
My eyes they're burning, mama
And I can feel my body shake

Don't stop, don't stop me, mama
Oh make the pain, make it go away, hey
No, I won't hurt you, mama
But its getting so hard, oh

Now I can't see you, mama
But I know you're always there
You taunt, you tease me, mama
But I never, never, never can keep away

It's the heat and the steam of the city
Oh got me running and I just can't brake
So stay, don't leave me, mama
'Cause it's getting so hard, oh

Don't go,
No no, don't go
Mama, mama, don't go
No, don't go
No no no no, don't go ha ha
Don't go
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Mama” by Genesis?
“Mama” by Genesis was written by Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins & Tony Banks.
Q:When did Genesis release “Mama”?
Genesis released “Mama” on August 22, 1983.
Q:Who produced “Mama (Work in Progress)” by Genesis?
“Mama (Work in Progress)” by Genesis was produced by Hugh Padgham & Genesis.
Q:When did Genesis release “Mama (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, 4th July 1987)”?
Genesis released “Mama (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, 4th July 1987)” on November 9, 1992.
Q:Who wrote “Mama's Baby” by Genesis Owusu?
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