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Mama

from Tribe of One by Rik Leaf

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Mama is my affectionate shorthand for the female spirit, wisdom and intuitiveness that has unfortunately been subjugated by men. I wrote this after touring with the Wyrd Sisters. First verse – capitalist men, second verse – male politicians, third verse – religious fanatics.

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Rik Leaf, 2008
Mama they’re selling us out
Hook line and sinker they’re going to sink us one and all
These crazy bastards have thrown wide the door
Put out a sign on the country that says ‘everything must go’ oh Mama no…
Mama wouldn’t you know
We just walk out of a scandal right into a fiasco
These crazy bastards get drunk on their own power
Start acting like God partying hard at happy hour…oh Mama no…
Oh Mama no…
Mama they’re selling our soul
On the open market where futures are bought and sold
These crazy bastards that hijack a faith
Turn Mohammad into a madman and Jesus into a beast…oh Mama no…
No, no, no-no-no-no….
Mama how can you stand
Being a powerful woman in a world of weak willed men
I’ve tried to see the world the way they have
But I can’t get my head far enough up my own ass…oh Mama no…

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from Tribe of One, released January 10, 2018

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Rik Leaf

Rik Leaf has toured Canada writing, recording and performing songs with students for over 10 years. Rik uses his background in music, TV & Film to produce multi media projects that highlight the creative process. Rik is the Creative Director for, Tribe of One, a national collective of indigenous artists. ... more

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