Momma Please Don't Cry
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When your mother starts to scold you
She says it's cos I love you
Momma please don't cry
But it don't make matters better
When you resemble you father and you learn
That the alimonies run dry
Momma please don't cry
You know you'd never ask me why
I'll wipe the tears that flow from your eyes
And hold you like you're used to hold me
So she smiles but is she happy
She smiles but she ain't happy
Sadness still glistens in her eyes
When she thinks of that man who
She gave most of her life to
In her heart she feels like she would die
So you try to console her, she sees her baby's growing older
One day you'll rise up and take your leave
Then she'll stand by the window, looking pale as a shadow
Words of love faintly echo in her ear
She says it's cos I love you
Momma please don't cry
But it don't make matters better
When you resemble you father and you learn
That the alimonies run dry
Momma please don't cry
You know you'd never ask me why
I'll wipe the tears that flow from your eyes
And hold you like you're used to hold me
So she smiles but is she happy
She smiles but she ain't happy
Sadness still glistens in her eyes
When she thinks of that man who
She gave most of her life to
In her heart she feels like she would die
So you try to console her, she sees her baby's growing older
One day you'll rise up and take your leave
Then she'll stand by the window, looking pale as a shadow
Words of love faintly echo in her ear
Momma Please Don't Don't Cry
Des'ree's 'Momma Please Don't Cry' stands as a defining track from her 1989 debut album, 'Des'ree.' Released during the height of the New Romantic movement, the song blends synth-pop production with a deeply personal narrative about maternal loss. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability characteristic of her early work, utilizing lush synthesizers and a driving rhythm to underscore themes of grief and resilience. As one of her most recognizable singles, it helped establish her reputation as a vocalist capable of conveying raw emotion within the pop genre. The track remains a staple of her discography, reflecting the era's sound while maintaining its own distinct identity.