“Mama Don’t Know” is a song by Neil Diamond from his 1976 album “Beautiful Noise.” The album, produced by Robbie Robertson, is one of Diamond’s most acclaimed works. Here are the lyrics to “Mama Don’t Know”:
Lyrics
Mama don’t knowWhat the preacher man knowBut the preacher man know it all rightPapa don’t know
What the preacher man doWhen the preacher man come out tonight“Heal Me”She said, “Heal me, make me whole.”
Here he comesWell he’s talking to the weakHere he comesDon’t he touch you when he speaks?
Mama don’t knowWhat the preacher man knowBut the preacher man know it all rightPapa don’t care
What the preacher man sayIf the preacher man sayin’ it right“Heal Me”She said, “Heal me, make me whole.”
Here he comesWell he’s talking to the weakHere he comesDon’t he touch you when he speaks?
Sweet Lord, we rejoiceAnd give ourselves to theeTrue, Light, Glory and GraceMake us see
“Heal Me, Heal Me, Heal Me, Heal Me,Heal Me, Heal Me, Heal Me, Heal Me”Here he comesWell he’s talking to the weak
Here he comesDon’t he touch you when he speaks?Don’t he touch you when he speaks?Don’t he touch you when he speaks?
The song addresses themes of faith, innocence, and the contrast between appearances and reality. Enjoy listening to this insightful and thought-provoking track by Neil Diamond!