The Civil Wars - Tell Mama video free download


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Uploaded: 2013/08/03

You thought you had found a good girl

One to love you and give you the world

Now you find that you've been misused

Talk to me, I'll do what you choose

I want you to...

Tell Mama all about it

Tell Mama what you need

Tell Mama what you want

And I'll make everything alright

That girl you had didn't have no sense

She wasn't worth all the time that you spent

She had another man throw you outdoors

Now the same man is wearing your clothes

I want you to...

Tell Mama all about it

Tell Mama what you need

Tell Mama what you want

And I'll make everything alright

Tell me, tell me now

She would embarrass you anywhere

She'd let everybody know she didn't care

Give me a chance, I've been beggin' you

And I just want to take care of you

I want you to...

Tell Mama all about it

Tell Mama what you need

Tell Mama what you want

Tell Mama what you want right now

Tell me, tell your mom

I'm your Mama

Tell me what you want

Comments

9 years ago

Yah Exalts

I love this song.

9 years ago

Stephen Smith

I'm with Etta on this one!

9 years ago

MinesAGuinness

I appreciated the fantastic craft that went into this, as with all The Civil Wars' fine work, and of course they are firm friends and admirers of The Swampers, but instead of the intended soothing country love ballad, they seem to me to have drained the life from such a vibrant song, and turned a confident female character into a rather passive and careworn one. By the end of this version of the song, I'm not sure she shouldn't just forget about looking after this man who hardly appreciates her and go follow her own dreams. If it was intended to be a darker interpretation, however, then I think it works very well, if uncomfortable to listen to on the same account!

10 years ago

Kayla Schroeter

perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

10 years ago

Jeff Spencer

Came across The Devils Backbone by accident now I'm hooked on this group. Love this song, But it's a bit creepy just how perfect it describes my marriage to my now ex.

10 years ago

1982raynecatcherr

I don't say this often, but this is better than Etta's... loves it

10 years ago

Jeremy Huijon

Woman.... Can hold your world up or tear it down with no effort.

10 years ago

raincloudsassypants

Great cover of an etta james cover. Made it their own.

10 years ago

kevin pop

Wonderfully deep and intriguing!

10 years ago

verwomel

hauntingly beautiful...wow ♥

10 years ago

Monica S.

Bawling... this is beautiful!!

10 years ago

GreenGretel

Sensing definite oedipal vibes to this song, lol, but it's haunting and beautiful.

10 years ago

Marc Brooks

I'm with you, even though I loved the Breakfast With Amy version first.

10 years ago

Marc Brooks

Blown away that the last time I heard this song was when Breakfast With Amy did it. v=zxobUA2Wq6E

10 years ago

Sierra Juncal

I feel bad that I like this version best, even over the original. But this is just the perfect delivery for the lyrics. I love them so much.

10 years ago

SOFiSTiK8D13

Me too :) Such a heartfelt rendition...

10 years ago

armondo22

Brilliant interpretation of this song, brought tears to my eyes.

10 years ago

calliekiwi

I'm so jealous of Joy's new baby. I could only dream of having her singing me lullabies every night. She has such a soothing voice!

10 years ago

Peter Tytler

Thank you for collaborating to pull this off Nya:wen

10 years ago

EuGenoMusic

ETTA JAMES! Cool interpretation.

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