Mama Kin
Guns N' Roses · G N' R Lies [1988]
Tell ya, honey, how it feels
I've been dreamin' floatin' down stream
And losin' touch with all that's real
Whole lotta lover, keepin' undercover
Never knowin' where you been-Oo yeah
You've been fadin', always out paradin'
Keep in touch with mama kin!
You always got your tail on the wag
Spittin' fire from your mouth
Just like a dragon
You act like a perpetual drag
You better check it out
'Cause someday soon
You'll have to climb back on the wagon
It ain't easy livin' like you wanna
It's so hard to find piece of mind
Yes it is
The way I see it
You got to say 'shee-it'
But don't forget to drop me a line
Bald as an egg at eighteen
And workin' for daddy's such a drag
You still stuff your mouth
With his beans
You better check it out or someday soon
You'll have to climb back on the wagon
Keep in touch with mama kin
Tell her where you gone and been
Livin' out your fantasy
Sleepin' late and smokin' tea
Keep in touch with mama kin
Tell her where you gone and been
Livin' out your fantasy
Sleepin' late and suckin' me, oh no
It ain't easy livin' like you wanna
It's so hard to find piece of mind
Yes it is
The way I see it
You got to say 'shee-it'
But don't forget to drop me a line
Bald as an egg at eighteen
And workin' for daddy's just a drag
You still stuff your mouth
With his beans
You better check it out or someday soon
You'll have to climb back on the wagon
Keep in touch with mama kin
Tell her where you gone and been
Livin' out your fantasy
Sleepin' late and smokin' tea
Keep in touch with mama kin
Tell her where you gone and been
Livin' out your fantasy
Sleepin' late and suckin' me
Ohh, ow, ow, ow, yeah! -ow
Mama Kin
Mama Kin stands as a defining track from Guns N' Roses' 1988 acoustic album, G N' R Lies. Recorded during a period of transition, the song showcases the band's ability to strip back their signature hard rock sound into a more intimate, melodic arrangement. The recording highlights the raw vocal interplay between Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin, capturing the emotional depth that characterized the group's early work. As part of a catalogue that includes monumental hits like Paradise City and November Rain, this track offers a softer perspective on the band's evolution. It remains a beloved song in their discography, demonstrating their versatility beyond the heavy distortion of their debut. The song endures as a testament to the band's songwriting prowess and their capacity for creating enduring, emotionally resonant rock music.