Mama Hat Gesagt Lyrics in English SDP , Esther Graf, Sido

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My mama said
If I want to, I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school
To annoy everybody and today everybody sings along
My mama said
If I want to, I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school to annoy everyone
Dude, aren't we lucky, my mama said
I'm supposed to behave, since day one
"Put every mark in your piggy bank"
But I never wanted to be normal
Must be pure torture
Someday it'll be on my gravestone
Mama said
Blah-blah, but apparently
I haven't listened to anybody since I was little
I'm supposed to be a cop, but that'd be bullsh*t
I'd always have to arrest myself
I'm supposed to be a teacher
I'm supposed to think about the future
But as a teacher I'd skip school
Sorry, man, I'm screwed up
I don't care what everybody else says
My mama said if I want
I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school
To annoy everybody and today everybody sings along
My mama said
If I want to, I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school to annoy everyone
Dude, aren't we lucky, my mama said
"Listen to your heart, boy
Know your worth, boy"
"Walk your path and you can learn even from mistakes, boy
You're an astronaut, reach for the stars, boy
Only you set the limits, f*ck geography"
Mama said, "Let things run their course"
She said, "Boy, let your feelings out"
And that's why I always barge right in
That's why I sometimes overshoot the mark
I know my teacher would have wanted it different
But so what?
Now the whole wall's covered in gold
Mama said I'm made of different wood
And today she says, "Son, mama's proud"
My mama said if I want
I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school
To annoy everybody and today everybody sings along
My mama said if I want
I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school to annoy everyone
Dude, aren't we lucky
I told my mama
"Mama, d-don't worry"
"Nobody's ever died from doing a bit of sh*t"
Mh, I don't know why I make it so hard on myself
I know it's hot and I touch the stove again
I step out of line even though I can't dance
Always yapping like I'm in the chancellor's office
The only thing that shuts me up is duct tape
My therapist says
I've got a bang like a Ballermann
Got no time to grow up
Life is hard, but I take it easy
I'm annoying, loud and bold
That I'm not sorry about that, I'm sorry
My mama said if I want
I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school
To annoy everybody and today everybody sings along
My mama said
If I want to, I can be anything
So I went a little crazy
I was only in school to annoy everyone
Dude, aren't we lucky, my mama said
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SONG MEANING

Mama Hat Gesagt is a cheeky celebration of rebellion, self-belief and motherly wisdom. The narrator looks back on his school days, confessing he was there mainly to annoy teachers and classmates, yet all the while hearing his mom’s mantra: “If you want, you can become anything.” Taking this advice literally, he decides to become “a bit crazy,” ignoring traditional careers like police officer or teacher and instead embracing a loud, mischievous path that eventually leads to musical stardom. The chorus flips what could have been a scolding into a sing-along victory lap—now the very people he once irritated are chanting his words.

Rather than preaching perfect behavior, the song highlights how unconditional encouragement can turn youthful chaos into creative success. Mom’s rules are simple: save money, follow your heart, learn from mistakes, and reach for the stars (“Du bist ein Astronaut, greife nach den Sternen”). By trusting those guidelines while refusing to be “normal,” the narrator proves that authenticity can pay off—the walls are now covered in gold records, and Mom beams with pride. Packed with humor, catchy hooks and playful self-deprecation, this track reminds learners that a little craziness, when fueled by genuine support, can turn dreams into reality.

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