About the song
There are songs that speak to the heart not just through their melody, but through the story they tell—and “Mama Come Quick” by Toby Keith is one of those rare gems. In just a few minutes, it captures the innocence of childhood, the power of love, and the deep, unshakable bond between a mother and her child. It’s a song that reminds us that even in the smallest voices, there can be great courage—and that sometimes, it takes a child’s belief to bring hope to the darkest moments.
The song begins with a young girl calling out for her mother, her voice full of urgency and wonder. She’s seen an angel, or at least something magical, and she needs her mama to come see. But this isn’t just a tale of childhood imagination—this angel has landed in a field, with broken wings, and the girl is convinced it’s a sign. There’s an aching sweetness in the way she sees the world: full of magic, full of goodness. And in her eyes, what she’s found is something holy.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this angel is a symbol—perhaps of a soldier, or someone wounded in body or spirit. And as the mother comes running, the whole town begins to gather. No one really knows what’s going on, but the child’s certainty is unshakable. It’s in this moment that the song reaches its emotional peak, asking us to believe again—not just in miracles, but in the power of a child’s faith to heal.
“Mama Come Quick” is more than just a song—it’s a prayer wrapped in melody, a moment of grace made musical. Toby Keith brings it to life with tender vocals and a deep emotional undercurrent that lingers long after the final note fades. Whether you hear it as a story, a symbol, or a memory of a time when you too believed in angels, this song is sure to move your heart.
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Lyrics
I straddled my bicycle when I was ten years old
I rode it up on Maxwell Hill where all the big boys go
Way down at the bottom there’s a creek bed six feet wide
If you peddle fast enough you can make the other sideMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchI fell in love for the first time when I was almost grown
I heard that love could hurt real bad, though I had not been shown
Everybody told me she would only break my heart
But I wouldn’t listen to them ’cause I was way too smartMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchYeah daddies teach us how to ride
How to catch and throw
But when things don’t go the way they should
A boy knows where to goMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchOh mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch
Yeah mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch
