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Packed with urban rhythms and a catchy hook, "Oh Mama" is Zaho’s heartfelt shout-out to the unbreakable bond she shares with her mother. The Algerian singer opens up about nights when she loses “le sens de la fête,” hearing only her mom’s voice echoing in her mind. From feeling stuck in her own “failles” to binge-watching life like a Netflix biopic, Zaho admits she sometimes spirals, yet that inner voice from Mama keeps pulling her back. The song paints vivid snapshots of struggle: juggling bills, absorbing emotional blows, facing fake friends, and watching dreams wobble. Through it all, she clings to her mother’s lessons of bamboo-like flexibility—bend, do not break—and to her father’s sacrifices that paved a brighter path.

Ultimately, "Oh Mama" is an anthem of résilience: choosing love when the heart is shattered, rewriting your destiny when the odds feel set in stone, and reaching the summit even when you start “plus bas que terre.” Zaho celebrates small victories—a brother who becomes a doctor, the calm she feels when she gazes at her son—and invites listeners to believe in their own bounce-back power. It’s an empowering reminder that no matter where you were born or how rough the climb, a parent’s unwavering faith can light the way forward.