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not.fay‘s “MAMA” serves as a confessional offering towards her mother. Bearing her soul to the pen and pad, the R&B singer has what seems to be a dialogue with her loved one. Using an airy range, not.fay thanks her mother for the knowledge she’s instilled. Similarly, the singer opens up about how specific actions have impacted her in a major way. She says all this so that her mother can be held accountable.
Over the symphonic elements and calming beat, she croons,
“Mama/Thank you for the blessings/Thank you for the tough love, and lessons/Thank you for the millions of questions/You never asked.“
not.fay also sings,
“Should’ve known that you mama/Would let your sons rule/Would paint me a fool/Would strip me of everything/I would’ve given everything.“
By the same token, the UK Music Week chart-topper takes responsibility for her mistakes.
“Mama/This isn’t the blame game/I know I did my fair share/I’ve made my mistakes/I’ve been a disgrace/So I’ve heard.”
As the song progresses, listeners get a feel of not. fay’s resentment toward her mother. There’s a moment in the song where she sings,
“So I’ve heard bout this shit/You been spreading around/About how I deserve it/Cause I drink & I drown.”
Time and time again, she’s attempted to make amends. However, after trying on several occasions, she’s learned to let go and let the universe handle it.
“I’ll find my way/It don’t mean that I’ve lost the war/Mama you’re just not worth fighting for,” not.fay recites.
Secondly, she sings
“You’re gone/2000 miles and 10 years apart/It’s time I move on.”
