There’s something profoundly tender about songs that celebrate a mother’s love, and “Mama’s Hands” is no exception. The song captures the essence of everything a mother is—gentle, hardworking, and selfless, all wrapped up in the simplest yet most meaningful gesture: her hands. From holding you when you were just a baby to guiding you as you grow, those hands tell a story of love, sacrifice, and unwavering support.
Listening to “Mama’s Hands” feels like walking through your own memories, where you can almost feel the warmth of your mother’s touch. It’s not just a song; it’s a reminder of all the little things we often overlook, like how those hands never seemed to tire, whether they were wiping away your tears, cooking meals, or holding your own in times of fear and uncertainty.
The emotional depth of this song hits differently because it taps into universal feelings we all share. The lyrics don’t need to be complicated to make you feel something deep. They speak a truth we all know but sometimes forget: a mother’s love is woven into the simplest acts of care
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My daddy’s hands held Ten’s and Two’s while mom’s were holding me
And daddy’s hand lost everything to a hand of Kings and Three’s
Then daddy’s hands they shook so bad that he turned to wine
But mama’s hands were strong and calm as they held on to mine
Yes, mama’s hands held on to mine to guide me day and night
And it took the sting of mama’s hands to teach me wrong from right
When times were bad and money slim, she’d fold her hands and pray
And somehow she would make the food hold out another day
Now mama’s hands are cold with age, they tremble when she prays
But her voice is strong as she thanks God for the bygone days
She looks at me and then she smiles, she knows I understand
That everything I am today I owe to mama’s hands
Everything I am today I owe to mama’s hands