Edie Brickell and New Bohemians - Mom Help Me
“Mama Help Me” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
The song “Mommy Help Me” comes from the album “Ghost of a Dog” (1990), the second album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. This song shows a profound emotional charge that revolves around personal struggles and the need for support.
Musical style:
The song is a combination of alternative rock with folk influences, a distinctive style of the band. Brickell's voice is powerful and emotionally charged, which fits well with the song's theme. The instrumentation, with soft guitar chords and a melancholic atmosphere, reinforces the sense of vulnerability and necessity.
Theme and text:
“Mommy Help Me” is about an intense call for help in times of personal crisis. In the text, the narrator pleads with her mother for support, conveying a sense of despair and loneliness. The song touches on universal themes such as loss, anxiety and the need for comfort on the part of a loved one, in this case the mother figure. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability, with the protagonist struggling with emotions that are too great to carry alone.
