'Mamá' means 'Mom' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Humbe' human translated here by a native speaker.
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1.5Y donde estoy desesperado, así que hasta el corazón y toda la cosa
Original Lyrics:
Y donde estoy desesperado, así que hasta el corazón y toda la cosa
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.
to love oneself
transitive to have, possess (literally)
they, them (used subjectively and after prepositions; can refer to men, masculine nouns, groups of people or nouns of mixed gender, and (rarely) groups of neuter nouns).
to
side
in, at, on
well (adverbial form of bueno)
and
in, at, on
sin
Infinitive
Pastparticiple Singular Masculine
of the verb amarse
Infinitive
To feel
me
loved
to have
them
to
side
in
well
and
in
sin
Aligned Translation: Feeling loved, having them to side, in good and in sin
Free Translation: Feeling loved, having them by your side, in good and in sin
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
here
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another
transitive to feel
like (similar to, reminiscent of)
a
piece, chunk, hunk, bit, bite (a part of a larger whole)
of (expressing composition, substance)
sky
not
transitive to believe
never
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
ready, set, prepared, poised (with {{m)}}
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)
this one
Infinitive
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present
of the verb sentir
1st Person Singular Indicative Present
of the verb creer
Infinitive
To be
here
itself
it feels
like
a
piece
of
sky
not
I believe
never
to be
ready
for
this
Aligned Translation: Being here feels like a piece of sky, I don't believe never to be ready for this
Free Translation: Being here feels like a piece of heaven, I don't think I'm ever ready for this
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).
to love, have great affection for, care about
1st Person Singular Indicative Present
of the verb amar
you
I love
Aligned Translation: I love you
Free Translation: I love you
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Review
The song is a tribute to the singer’s mother, who has supported him throughout his life and career. He expresses his gratitude, love and admiration for her, and promises to make her proud and happy. He also reflects on the difficulty of leaving her behind as he pursues his dreams, and how he cherishes their memories together. The lyrics are full of emotion and sincerity, and show a deep bond between mother and son.
The song makes me feel touched and inspired by the singer’s devotion to his mother. He shows that he values her more than anything else, and that he is willing to sacrifice for her happiness. He also shows that he is aware of the challenges and risks of his career, but he is determined to overcome them with his mother’s support. He conveys his feelings with simple but powerful words, and uses metaphors and imagery to create a vivid picture of their relationship.
The song does not include explicit themes, but it does deal with some mature topics such as death, separation and loneliness. The singer mentions that he is not ready to say goodbye to his mother, and that they swore to be eternal. He also says that being with her feels like a piece of heaven, and that he feels embraced by her even when they are apart. These expressions suggest that he fears losing her, and that he struggles with the distance between them.
The song is a sad song, but also a hopeful one. It is sad because it portrays the pain of leaving someone you love, and the uncertainty of the future. It is hopeful because it also celebrates the love and strength that they share, and the positive impact that they have on each other’s lives. The song is a mix of nostalgia, gratitude and optimism, and it aims to honor the singer’s mother and inspire other people who have similar experiences.
The song relates to the YouTube video in several ways. The video shows scenes of the singer’s childhood and adolescence with his mother, as well as his current life as an artist. The video illustrates the lyrics of the song, and adds more details and emotions to the story. The video also shows the singer performing the song in front of a large audience, which implies that he has achieved his goals and fulfilled his promise to his mother. The video is a visual representation of the singer’s journey and tribute to his mother.
Some other sites where the song is discussed are:
Humbe – mamá Lyrics | Genius Lyrics, where you can find the lyrics of the song in Spanish and English, as well as some annotations and comments from other users.
MAMÁ - Humbe - LETRAS.COM, where you can find the lyrics of the song in Spanish, as well as some information about the singer and his discography.
Most people find the song lyrics easy to understand lyrics,
lyrics sung very slowly and it has
hard to remember verbs and nouns
Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE
Mamá has 111 BPM (beats per minute)
Mamá is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.
References
RAE Based on a median word frequency of 8 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)
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