Released 23 October 2006 Length 4:39 Writer(s) My Chemical Romance | Recorded April–August 2006 Label Reprise | |
Genre Dark cabaret
alternative rock
emo
symphonic rock | ||
"Mama" is a song by American rock band My Chemical Romance. It is the ninth track from the group's third studio album, The Black Parade. The album was released on October 23, 2006. The song features guest vocals from actress and singer Liza Minnelli.
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Interpretation
The song has been interpreted as concerning a soldier at war who communicates to his mother by sending letters. The soldier's mother is ashamed of him, as evident through lyrics such as "you ain't no son of mine, for what you've done", and the soldier is worried that he will be sent to hell if he dies.
Critical reception
The song has received mostly positive reviews. Jason Pettigrew of Alternative Press wrote that the song was one of many from the album that was "delivered with a swagger" and reminiscent of "jaunty mid-'70s British glam". Ed Thompson of IGN compared The Black Parade to the album The Wall by Pink Floyd, and considered "Mama" to be an homage to the song "The Trial".
Track listing
Version 1 (album track)
Version 2 (7" vinyl)
Version 3 (CD)