Oh Mama Lyrics in English Zaho

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Oh Mama by Zaho from French to English.
Intro
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama, I only hear you
Repeating to me endlessly
I'm in pain
I'm in need
I'm in the unsaid
I'm in my flaws
I'm in my stuff
But I bounce back
I lose control
I talk to my soul
I wait for the trigger
I wait for the downfall of my biopic
Like on Netflix
Making ends meet
Taking the hits
Is to stay standing
Without giving in like a bamboo
Hard is the breakup
We promised forever
But even with a broken heart
I choose love
It's despite the past
Looking ahead
Resilience and courage
To continue without you
It's changing your destiny
Yes, it's believing in yourself
Making yourself heard
Even when you have no voice
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama, I only hear you
Repeating to me endlessly
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama, I only hear you
Repeating to me endlessly
Resilience
I'm in my sorrow
I'm in the flames
When I feel sad
I'm a music lover
Melancholic
When I'm an artist
I'm in the scale
I'm in the game
I'm in your playlist
I'm in the calm
And I'm at peace
When I see my son
mama, be proud
Your son is a doctor
You who fought
Against cancer
papa, be proud
Our life is better
You sacrificed yourself
Leaving everything behind
Even if we didn't grow up in silk sheets
Resilience is choosing when you have no choice
It's when you're at rock bottom
Reaching the top
No matter who you are
Where you were born
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama, I only hear you
Repeating to me endlessly
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama, I only hear you
Repeating to me endlessly
Resilience
Smoke smoke smoke
When I looked up at the sky
Need a breath of fresh air
I am
Far from the evil eye
I cried, I mourned
I come back to haunt you
Without going knock knock knock knock knock
You speak in emojis
Synthetic feelings
You're fake like silicone
Pathetic compliments
The fake ones acting like falcons
Fake friends, I block you
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama
mama
mama, I only see you
I've lost the sense of celebration
mama
mama
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SONG MEANING

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.

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