i kinda hate how people never took this opening era and song seriously... like this "MAMA" concept is their actual group concept, the fact that they're aliens sent here with powers to help the darkness in the world disappear and they're confused and shocked with how corrupt and infected it is here on earth. i really always loved their first songs and the deep lyrics behind them and what they meant to communicate to the audience, in telling their concept and group's story yet also bringing to light actual issues. EXO always 💯
I thought the exact same. They don't realize how beautiful the concept is, and how deep this song is... Even Kai's voice that totally suits the lyrics he's singing.
I wish SM gave exo more songs like this. Their songs all great, but the meaning behind this song is so chilling. Not is it ridiculously accurate of a large part of the society we will in, but also our future. I hope every EXO-L, ecsp the international ones take time to understand the meaning of this song and process it. Perhaps even try to be the change that will help the world riddled with hunger for all the wrong things...
+ThatDreamer I am international, and I completely agree with you. I especially love the message of this song -- it;s amazing and makes me really think. I respect this song a lot -- it has a chilling message and also is just a great song too
I agree with you, absolutely. Hopefully sm gives them more songs like this and true jot only Exo L but kpop fans in general and even more people can join and make this world a little better :). I also wish these kpop artists promoted more positive things like helping against bullying, donating for good causes, and whatnot but well to each their own (although I can say a few kpop artists are like that and maybe others do it annonymous. Then they can say they help their fans and inspire them not only with good lyrics and music but even in real life with actions.
I think this song has the best meaning out of all songs in kpop, it’s about respect, what the world has come to, the evil, how we are too obsessed with judging people from social media, loneliness and what people feel and how you should be polite and just be yourself etc. it literally includes so many problems and the fact that this is their whole concept as a group just makes exo a billion times more special.
People are too quick to judge this song because the mv is "cringy" lol but tbh even now that I've grown I don't find the mv cringy at all and find it cool just like when I first discovered it. And the song is surprisingly meaningful, i thought it was just about superpower back then haha. EXO really debuted with a masterpiece.
Big Hendery Energy same, they started off the right way and their whole persona is based off of being good people, truly the most deserving of the title kings of kpop.
I know everybody makes fun of this song, but it's definitely one of the most creative and unique kpop song ever. Mixing gregorian chants with a pop sound while still managing to make it sound cohesive is impressive as hell ! And they even added screamo ! Like who's even doing it like this these days ? I miss this kind of concept honestly
People make fun of this song? I don't understand why because it's probably the most unique sounding debut I've heard from a group and exo would still probably have concepts like this if people took it seriously smh
@@AnimeLover1242 in what childrens animations ? I want to know, i'm french and i have never seen something with a kpop music in something for children. I only have listen dream glow from bts in a large family life tv emission and something who was inspired by kpop in freebox pop ad
Now I realized what this meant. Not a love song but they are non humans questioning humans. That iconic "Careless, careless. Shoot anonymous, anonymous" meant the people were careless. Shooting/killing people mentally or physically. "Heartless, mindless. No one who care about me?" Meant that people are now heartless and mindless. No one cares for each other... And it's still the same
wait why did people think this song was funny 💀the first time i heard it i got hella chills and i still do. the song sounds so cool and sinister it’s awesome
Because most people like generic pop songs and when a real musical masterpiece like mama come along they dont like it, thats why im not even a kpop fan but i love this song lyrically vocally and musically its a shame kpop dont have more songs like this
Who else is crying ? Not only is the vocal delivery soul-shaking but the message as well. This was written years ago based on how we lived in a loveless society, can you imagine if it were to be written now ? The message would be 100x more hectic. EXO’s best song thus far.
it actually scared me when I first saw the m/v ^^' like, it was cool and all but suddenly Kai is covered with tatoos and screaming, I was startled (okay scared but yeah, it was scary 😂😂😂)
"Has there been a beautiful time before" "They forgot how to love, and lost their heart to care. They're busy living with their backs turned on each other" "Why wouldn't we look each other in the eye anymore?" "Why won't we love" "We shed tears at the painful reality once again" "Loneliness adds as the days go by, we have to be humans because we all get scars" "Rather than broken hearts, having a joyful love altogether, If only we can smile all together" Damn EXO, that's dark. I love it ❤
I feel so stupid to admit that I used to think this song is funny. This is my 1st time seeing the actual lyrics of the song and I am glad I did atleast now. Only now I feel the depth of the lyrics. It's too powerful and can't believe they did this in 2012 while these kinda songs are getting more popular only recently in kpop. Especially the lines "why won't we look each other in the eye anymore. Why won't we communicate? Why won't we love? " are my favorite. It's very important to think about this.
チャンヨル ᴇ x ᴏ no😂 she is not hating,bcs theres so many songs (not only exo) that is, about love or abt loving a girl or a boy,and this song mama is not abt love or a girl,that she found this is the only song that is only not abt loving.This song is abt majesty or a historic song or something not about being a lover
you're telling me people heard the phrase "the mask of anonymity hides the jealous eyes filled with murderous intent" and didn't think that was the HARDEST bar to ever drop in Kpop???
why do you guys think they're so successful? they are a part of the illuminati. Ik I sound like an annoying conspiracist right now but I recently got into their music and to me they seemed perfect. I basically idolized them until I saw their debut song mama. That left me with a lotta head scratchers considering all the odd symbols and occult like performance that it couldn't be made more obvious that they're apart of it. The sad thing is that they're conquering so many hearts who are blindlessly following them (many which are probably gonna blast me for offending they're "babies") and don't know that the songs they sing along to are for their evil master. Why do you also think that this is a reoccurring theme like in transformer or Monster hence"I'm creeping in your heart babe, little by little I'll take you over" hmm something smells fishy as well as the snake that appears and the dance with all the wierd hand gestures in the vid (and it's sad cuz this song was my jam). Of course, from surface level this group is the ideal group but remember that that's how the devil works: he is a wolf (no pun intended. another song that has really wierd, evil lyrics) dressed as a sheep.
Imagine debuting with such a unique song with heavenly vocals and meaningful lyrics, this song needs more respect and recognition from the kpop community fr
I feel so stupid... Up until now I've always thought they were referring to an actual mother when chanting "Mama".. If it wasn't for Baekhyun telling Kris how to say "majesty" in Korean on Exo showtime, and this lyric video, I would have never known haha..
The message of this song become more and more relatable as time passes. look at world now and how cruel people can be when using social media, hates comments online, hiding behind the screen
To be honest this edgy era for EXO was the best. It was so different from other groups that made exo stand out. I truly want this edgy style back. It's epic!!
I can't get over this song. It's obvious that it's about how our modern society doesn't communicate well or value relationships, but it can go so much further philosophically. I could go on for hours about how amazing this song is and how this is exactly the reason I stanned EXO in the first place, but it really wouldn't do justice to the masterpiece that is this song.
I would really like to thank Mr.Yoo Young-Jin for composing such a masterpiece, the lyrics really hits hard. And ofcourse EXO for bringing it to life. A debut song that will always remain in every EXO-L's hearts.
still the most epic/powerful kpop song i've ever heard. if i got to see exo perform, i'd want to see them perform mama. still one of my favourites. thank you yankat. ^-^
The amount of high notes in a single song and they debuted with this song amazes me everytime I listen this song As expected EXO ..they were there at the top from the beginning
It's no wonder the chord progression in this is so spine-chilling! The lyrics are rediculously accurate, even 11+ years later. We live in a society where we're constantly connected to social media and can't make enough time to connect to the people around us instead; so judgemental of ourselves because of people on the internet becoming famous due to websites/apps like TH-cam, Twitch, TikTok, etc. and not being allowed to just be ourselves! This is the best K-Pop song ever!!!
Tbh I wish Exo still made bangers like this one. The theme is so chilling and makes me fear for the future. I think this song in particular shows a preview of what Exo could have continued doing; singing about unfortunate possibilities and directions that our world is taking. Just an opinion, obviously I'm an Exo-L lmao
vida clifford As you notice, I wrote that comment a while ago now.. It took me about two days to learn their names and face an memorize them, but don't give up! WATCH EXO NEXT DOOR. It's a hilarious 16 episode show, and it reaaaaallllyy helped me learn their names and faces. As well as, watch learnkpopnameswithme. It's an awesome channel that has many videos of bands and the members' names when they come on the screen. You'll learn easily, good luck! Fighting!
Them: all exo songs are talking about love bla bla blah while our faves talk about society Exo: Exo was the first to release a song with a deep message compare to your fave 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I don't want to compare as well but I get your point. Some fans from a certain fandom always brag about how their faves sings about the society when you could clearly tell they haven't heard or read the lyrics of "MAMA" yet. It's just a bit sad, this song should be heard by many people.
+Mia Barbour When I first knew that mv I really got scared but when I looked at their handsome faces, my fear disappeared and replaced with fangirling over them. So not only you who got scared at the intro of this song haha.
At first, i thought this song is about a boy who wants to be in love with a girl but his "mama" stopped him... But.. i didn't expect to be like this!!! EXO IS UNPREDICTABLE!!!
Damn. This hurts. Die, kill, fight, shout. This is not a war? Painful reality? This song is made back then but it should be for now. So many deaths in a week. So many fanwars... So much violence in general. We need to grow up. *!! Please spread a warning anywhere you can of how foolish we act !!*
that y they release more love songs now because people bullied them for this song when it got released. So SM won't mostly do love song but alot of their b-side have meaningful songs. i can recommend
The first time I read the lyrics to this song, I thought it was exactly how the lyrics were meant to be, you know like help me your Majesty with all these things. But coming back after a few months, I took the lyrics differently. If you read in between the lines sometimes it feels as though they are referring their feelings to the members who left. Like "Why won't we communicate? Why won't we love?" and "We shed tears at the painful reality once again." and other lyrics. I don't know this song just makes me think that EXO-K is talking about Kris, Luhan, and Tao leaving.
Yes the words in this song does seem to apply to the 3 members who had left but if you remember this song came out shortly after they made their debut.
i LOVE the heaviness of this song compared to other kpop songs bc im like into rock and metal and shit so this is gold, especially the "breakdown" i guess and kai's "screaming" part
this song is so beautiful and the fact that it was one of their firsts is mind-boggling. i wish they did more concepts like this rather than the love trope most artists are doing now, but their music has always been great no matter the genre. can't wait for more great comebacks from exo! :)
It's my first time reading the lyrics of this song and I am unable to explain how much power each word of this song holds. It truly depicts the modern day society. Kudos to the writer.
The harmonies and high notes are still some of the best I've ever heard. I really hope never groups prioritize singing the way Exo did. Especially I want to see more groups with harmonies as strong as this
This is the first time i listen to exo and HOOOLLLYYY SSSHHHIIIITTT. These voices...the harmonies are so beautifully haunting and it just...ugh...you could say it *SINGS* to me....ewe Okay, but all jokes aside, as an Army listening to EXO for the first time, it makes me wonder why other groups (yes, that includes bts) don't work with complex harmonies like these. They are so beautifully done! Good job to EXO for singing so amazingly on point! :D
Kabzi캅지 I am an ARMY and an EXO-L, and I definitely agree that BTS doesn't harmonize very much. I'm not saying anything against them, of course! It's probably because half the group are rappers, but even among the vocal line, there's not much harmonizing. In songs like House of Cards, one or two members sing together, but the whole band never sings together like EXO does. That's why I like listening to lots of different groups. You get all kinds of different styles!
the bts vocal line is weak(er), and still is. their group was focused on a hip hop style from the beginning, so the vocal line naturally is much weaker than their rap line. bts is mostly unable to harmonize successfully, their voices are more suited for singing solo lines.
Noooooo I'm being dragged into yet another fandom! This is Kai's fault. Omg Kai. I have listened to EXO for a while and only knew Kai and that he was hot, then i decided to learn more about EXO and Kai is the same height as me, his voice is amazing, he seems to sing many of my favourite parts. I don't know. He is my ideal type.
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i kinda hate how people never took this opening era and song seriously... like this "MAMA" concept is their actual group concept, the fact that they're aliens sent here with powers to help the darkness in the world disappear and they're confused and shocked with how corrupt and infected it is here on earth. i really always loved their first songs and the deep lyrics behind them and what they meant to communicate to the audience, in telling their concept and group's story yet also bringing to light actual issues. EXO always 💯
so freaking true!!!
I thought the exact same. They don't realize how beautiful the concept is, and how deep this song is... Even Kai's voice that totally suits the lyrics he's singing.
I KNOW RIGHT.
Even if the theme is not alien based, the song is still relevant to this day
Whaaaaat? I am not an exo fan but this could change my mind. Als I dont get these concept things, I'm quite new to kpop.
I wish SM gave exo more songs like this. Their songs all great, but the meaning behind this song is so chilling. Not is it ridiculously accurate of a large part of the society we will in, but also our future. I hope every EXO-L, ecsp the international ones take time to understand the meaning of this song and process it. Perhaps even try to be the change that will help the world riddled with hunger for all the wrong things...
+ThatDreamer I am international, and I completely agree with you. I especially love the message of this song -- it;s amazing and makes me really think. I respect this song a lot -- it has a chilling message and also is just a great song too
+Lasagna T please explain the meaning of the song T_T
the meaning is that they are in a sect
I thought it was about how our world is changing for the worse and we should reverse that
I agree with you, absolutely. Hopefully sm gives them more songs like this and true jot only Exo L but kpop fans in general and even more people can join and make this world a little better :). I also wish these kpop artists promoted more positive things like helping against bullying, donating for good causes, and whatnot but well to each their own (although I can say a few kpop artists are like that and maybe others do it annonymous. Then they can say they help their fans and inspire them not only with good lyrics and music but even in real life with actions.
I think this song has the best meaning out of all songs in kpop, it’s about respect, what the world has come to, the evil, how we are too obsessed with judging people from social media, loneliness and what people feel and how you should be polite and just be yourself etc. it literally includes so many problems and the fact that this is their whole concept as a group just makes exo a billion times more special.
I totally agree, I hope many people would hear this song and reflect towards their actions.
baka yaro.o exactly
People are too quick to judge this song because the mv is "cringy" lol but tbh even now that I've grown I don't find the mv cringy at all and find it cool just like when I first discovered it. And the song is surprisingly meaningful, i thought it was just about superpower back then haha. EXO really debuted with a masterpiece.
Big Hendery Energy same, they started off the right way and their whole persona is based off of being good people, truly the most deserving of the title kings of kpop.
I agree with you, I hope that this song will catch more attention of people. It's so meaningful and underrated
I know everybody makes fun of this song, but it's definitely one of the most creative and unique kpop song ever. Mixing gregorian chants with a pop sound while still managing to make it sound cohesive is impressive as hell ! And they even added screamo ! Like who's even doing it like this these days ? I miss this kind of concept honestly
They don't make debut songs like this anymore😔
@@-hp-7392 unfortunately....😢
@@-hp-7392 K-Pop is now following on Western style, that isn't bad but the fact that it's K-Pop. (i don't know if this is confusing.)
People make fun of this song? I don't understand why because it's probably the most unique sounding debut I've heard from a group and exo would still probably have concepts like this if people took it seriously smh
It really might be one of the best debut songs in kpop, period.
you know why end of the world in 2012 was cancelled?
*because exo has to debut and become legends*
Yes!!! And there are so many things happening in 2020 since they (exo) are in hiatus.
@@missytinypanda3356 yeah
@@missytinypanda3356 sadly :(, We need EXO back to save us
EXO came and saved us
Omg yesss
I hope that 6 years later everyone knows that this song has political meanings and it's a diss towards the system. Masterpiece.
we remember 8 years later
This aged well
It's very hardrock.
@@AnimeLover1242 in what childrens animations ? I want to know, i'm french and i have never seen something with a kpop music in something for children. I only have listen dream glow from bts in a large family life tv emission and something who was inspired by kpop in freebox pop ad
@@AnimeLover1242 Shining Star is not for children tho. They just make animes characters dancing to the songs.
Now I realized what this meant. Not a love song but they are non humans questioning humans. That iconic "Careless, careless. Shoot anonymous, anonymous" meant the people were careless. Shooting/killing people mentally or physically. "Heartless, mindless. No one who care about me?" Meant that people are now heartless and mindless. No one cares for each other... And it's still the same
'careless careless shoot anonymous anonymous' was stuck in my head I had to go through 25 songs until I remembered that it was from this song
hahhahahaa!! lol 😂😂 me 2
And all you had to do was search the band + "Mama" （＾◇＾）
group, fucking group
scott Johnson exo isnt a band
technically they're are a band they're a "boy band"
is it just me or the chorus is REALLY addicting like wow
This song is actually blowing up in china right now. Special thanks to the addicting Chorus. EXO was on another level ever since they debuted.
Icb people tried to sleep on EXO when they debuted, this song is a MASTERPIECE fr
Ikr- now this song was still stuck at my head for like a long time now
Yaeh...its really addicting... I've never heard that powerful song in kpop ever...just wooooooow
*the whole song
wait why did people think this song was funny 💀the first time i heard it i got hella chills and i still do. the song sounds so cool and sinister it’s awesome
Because most people like generic pop songs and when a real musical masterpiece like mama come along they dont like it, thats why im not even a kpop fan but i love this song lyrically vocally and musically its a shame kpop dont have more songs like this
Yeah. It is really cool. And also the meaning behid the song give me chills.
facts bruh
music video when I first watched scared me bit, but I was amazed at the same time too.
they don't make songs like this anymore :((
samee i got chills from their killing voice and checked it out
Who else is crying ?
Not only is the vocal delivery soul-shaking but the message as well. This was written years ago based on how we lived in a loveless society, can you imagine if it were to be written now ? The message would be 100x more hectic.
EXO’s best song thus far.
*raises hand* WE NEED MORE SONGS LIKE THIS TT
and we living in 2020; all of these lyrics are so related and true af.
I'm torn between this one and Monster, but they have so many good songs, ugh!!!!
them:careless, careless, shot anonymus
me:are they sumoning a demon?
~later~
*kai with painted face*
me:they summoned a demon
Karmen Bizjak LMAO SO TRUE
it actually scared me when I first saw the m/v ^^' like, it was cool and all but suddenly Kai is covered with tatoos and screaming, I was startled (okay scared but yeah, it was scary 😂😂😂)
Lol
yes they did summon Kai
YAEH
Right I was scared I was debating if that was really Kai
"Has there been a beautiful time before"
"They forgot how to love, and lost their heart to care. They're busy living with their backs turned on each other"
"Why wouldn't we look each other in the eye anymore?"
"Why won't we love"
"We shed tears at the painful reality once again"
"Loneliness adds as the days go by, we have to be humans because we all get scars"
"Rather than broken hearts, having a joyful love altogether, If only we can smile all together"
Damn EXO, that's dark. I love it ❤
Idk why people didn't like this song. But for real, this is one of my favorite song among all of exo's songs. And ive never get bored with this song.
Sameee
Saaame
Thos people hypocrite this song is about them XD
I feel so stupid to admit that I used to think this song is funny. This is my 1st time seeing the actual lyrics of the song and I am glad I did atleast now. Only now I feel the depth of the lyrics. It's too powerful and can't believe they did this in 2012 while these kinda songs are getting more popular only recently in kpop.
Especially the lines "why won't we look each other in the eye anymore. Why won't we communicate? Why won't we love? " are my favorite. It's very important to think about this.
The lyrics gave me goosebumps since the lyrics are very relevant nowadays. I just hope many people will know this is existing.
I kept thinking they are saying MAMA as in MOTHER
Cassidy Mortison ME TOO
Cassidy Mortison ahahahah😂😂😂
I think they sang for Suho!
Fion Ng haha me to,but I can see this song it's different and it's a good song
Cassidy Mortison same
I am in love with the chorus
me too
Same
ikr like i only listen to it because of the chorus it's so beautiful😔✊
Same lmao
Same
I miss exo with dark-fantasy concept like mama, black pearl, wolf, el dorado :")
Power is fantasy but not dark :C
:'))
Same dude, same.
Monster
Obsession
tbh i miss their symphonic edm-esque music
Can we just mention how MEANINGFUL this song is
Louder please, some people doesn't appreciate it.
go
Yeah.
This song was ahead of its time, and it's almost frightening how accurate and relevant its lyrics are today still.
Sehun and Kai were such a fetus in this era
hello my name is h a e c h a BOOMINV SYSTEM UH UH TY TRACK TY TRACK
Nct U wheres the comeback? ? Lol I think ur username needs an update lol
Bhahahaha 😂 & & D.O. trying hard to look cool but he still looked like a sassy lil cutie boi
:/
@@digoljohn5717 LMAO
Finally, a song that isn't about a girl or being a lover..
Gwen Nakagawa el Dorado too
Now that makes serious sense. If it not about loving or like a way nothing. So that means Google translation is true.
never heard anything about b.a.p huh?
チャンヨル ᴇ x ᴏ no😂 she is not hating,bcs theres so many songs (not only exo) that is, about love or abt loving a girl or a boy,and this song mama is not abt love or a girl,that she found this is the only song that is only not abt loving.This song is abt majesty or a historic song or something not about being a lover
you say 'finally' as if this isn't their debut song lmao (except if you knew their other songs first then ok)
tbh this would be a pretty fabulous opening for some edgy shounen anime like attack on titan or tokyo ghoul
YES
HELL YES
Muntaha Rahman OMG YESSSS!
*collosal titan appears*
CARELESS CARELESS
Karmen Bizjak Yeeeesssss that would fit so perfect!
This song is literally a bop and masterpiece, idk if kpop nowdays can make a song like this.
Just EXO can make them like this, lol
Idk but if you like 'woke' themed songs, you should listen to stray kids😃
Just suggesting if you don't wanna then don't hehe-
@@abbygailgonzales4496 Skz didnt have a love song and thats make them unique, so good.
you're telling me people heard the phrase "the mask of anonymity hides the jealous eyes filled with murderous intent" and didn't think that was the HARDEST bar to ever drop in Kpop???
The lyrics are actually really accurate.
They're legit summoning Satansoo
Inara Faizal bruh they are lol
lmao xD
why do you guys think they're so successful? they are a part of the illuminati. Ik I sound like an annoying conspiracist right now but I recently got into their music and to me they seemed perfect. I basically idolized them until I saw their debut song mama. That left me with a lotta head scratchers considering all the odd symbols and occult like performance that it couldn't be made more obvious that they're apart of it. The sad thing is that they're conquering so many hearts who are blindlessly following them (many which are probably gonna blast me for offending they're "babies") and don't know that the songs they sing along to are for their evil master. Why do you also think that this is a reoccurring theme like in transformer or Monster hence"I'm creeping in your heart babe, little by little I'll take you over" hmm something smells fishy as well as the snake that appears and the dance with all the wierd hand gestures in the vid (and it's sad cuz this song was my jam). Of course, from surface level this group is the ideal group but remember that that's how the devil works: he is a wolf (no pun intended. another song that has really wierd, evil lyrics) dressed as a sheep.
Vannessa Sanchez sure😊
Vannessa Sanchez wat
Baekhyun's raspy, rough voice sounds so good omg
kez Ikr
Imagine debuting with such a unique song with heavenly vocals and meaningful lyrics, this song needs more respect and recognition from the kpop community fr
This song is from 8 years ago but the message of the song is still prevalent in today’s society
I feel so stupid... Up until now I've always thought they were referring to an actual mother when chanting "Mama".. If it wasn't for Baekhyun telling Kris how to say "majesty" in Korean on Exo showtime, and this lyric video, I would have never known haha..
Baekhyun's and D.O's voices are divine. lol Totes jealous of their gold voices.
lol yoonji
it feels like they're summoning satan but damn i love it
hobifilia yeahhh
Satansoo*
hobifilia I used to like heavy metal and shit like that so I love this song lmao
no its because there is robbed people who talk in an enochian-like rythme/tone so uhhh yeah >.>
lmao this is clearly a joke.
The voice of D.O is the best of kpop after Jonghyun of Shinee.
Rest in peace angel 😭💫
@@theheck9424 i knwo you care but not every jonghyun related thing has to he about his death ,, jonghyun is way more than his death
Don't forget kyuhyun and yesung of super junior
@@carlocaspis5469 Uhm, Suju was 1st than shinee, the comment talks about juniors of shinee
Chen and baekhyun too
The message of this song become more and more relatable as time passes. look at world now and how cruel people can be when using social media, hates comments online, hiding behind the screen
that awkward moment when you find out the first 0:12 seconds you thought were Korean are English
shawty imma party till the sun down I thought they were singing spells
i thought it was Latin
THIS IS SOO ME
@@taeilshighnotesinchain5621 SAME AHHAH
hey playboy I thought it was Latin.
To be honest this edgy era for EXO was the best. It was so different from other groups that made exo stand out. I truly want this edgy style back. It's epic!!
I can't get over this song. It's obvious that it's about how our modern society doesn't communicate well or value relationships, but it can go so much further philosophically. I could go on for hours about how amazing this song is and how this is exactly the reason I stanned EXO in the first place, but it really wouldn't do justice to the masterpiece that is this song.
I would really like to thank Mr.Yoo Young-Jin for composing such a masterpiece, the lyrics really hits hard. And ofcourse EXO for bringing it to life. A debut song that will always remain in every EXO-L's hearts.
Mama is one of the most iconic kpop songs that is out there
Tbh this is deep, the most woke song exo has ever made
still the most epic/powerful kpop song i've ever heard. if i got to see exo perform, i'd want to see them perform mama. still one of my favourites. thank you yankat. ^-^
This song always give me goosebumps. Can't believe how powerful this song is. Exo fighting!!!
The amount of high notes in a single song and they debuted with this song amazes me everytime I listen this song
As expected EXO ..they were there at the top from the beginning
It's no wonder the chord progression in this is so spine-chilling! The lyrics are rediculously accurate, even 11+ years later. We live in a society where we're constantly connected to social media and can't make enough time to connect to the people around us instead; so judgemental of ourselves because of people on the internet becoming famous due to websites/apps like TH-cam, Twitch, TikTok, etc. and not being allowed to just be ourselves! This is the best K-Pop song ever!!!
+almost;11 years ..this vid came out 3 years after exo's debute
This was my favorite era of EXO TBH 😅😅
luna tears same
same
except their hair. that was sheesh
Same
@@acegonzalez4466 😂 ikr
back when we still had baeksoo singing the chorus together
Muntaha Rahman Back when Kyungsoo still had hair :')
i'm sorry, but this melon is ugly DBHHSJJJHH
Yes, nowadays only one person sings the chorus
Baeksoo chorus was always a bomb
@@NurArmando it’s mostly BaekChen
These lyrics are really very deep
I just recently got into EXO and this is my favourite song already🙏 I would've never guessed that this is their literal DEBUT song??? Excuse me???😭
Welcome to Exo planet
the meaning of the song keeps making sense as the years go on
Tbh I wish Exo still made bangers like this one. The theme is so chilling and makes me fear for the future. I think this song in particular shows a preview of what Exo could have continued doing; singing about unfortunate possibilities and directions that our world is taking.
Just an opinion, obviously I'm an Exo-L lmao
I remember when i watched Mama MV for the first time, I was scared 😂😂 and the song was scary too.
Bruhhhh 😂😂😂😂 I thought it was funny because it has that Lion King-y vibe 😭😭😂😂
I got shocked when i heard Kai 'screaming'
I didn't expected that to happen.
Same 😂😂
Lol we have the same first name
same😂
I'm a new EXO-L, and I am currently obsessed with this song. I can't stop listening to it, it's been on repeat for two days.
why are you me right now?? except I'm trying to learn the members of exo, like the main group and its SO HARDDD
vida clifford As you notice, I wrote that comment a while ago now.. It took me about two days to learn their names and face an memorize them, but don't give up! WATCH EXO NEXT DOOR. It's a hilarious 16 episode show, and it reaaaaallllyy helped me learn their names and faces. As well as, watch learnkpopnameswithme. It's an awesome channel that has many videos of bands and the members' names when they come on the screen. You'll learn easily, good luck! Fighting!
+Amelia Oprean I noticed and thanks so much for the tips!
vida clifford No problem, I wish you luck!
Pls only EXO can bring these kind of masterpiece back 😭
Them: all exo songs are talking about love bla bla blah while our faves talk about society
Exo:
Exo was the first to release a song with a deep message compare to your fave 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I don't want to compare as well but I get your point. Some fans from a certain fandom always brag about how their faves sings about the society when you could clearly tell they haven't heard or read the lyrics of "MAMA" yet. It's just a bit sad, this song should be heard by many people.
Was I the only who got scared when the song started?😂
me too 😂
Yeah, this is my first time listening to this XD
+Mia Barbour When I first knew that mv I really got scared but when I looked at their handsome faces, my fear disappeared and replaced with fangirling over them. So not only you who got scared at the intro of this song haha.
I'm scared too....I'm more scared when I saw their Music Video When they're all wearing capes
+Mia Barbour Kai scared me at first with that whole scream thing and then I started laughing...every time now I laugh.
The singing parts in this song are actually SO GOOD. I love when they say Mama. My favorite part is D.O.'s singing part at the beginning.
D.O. is the best in this song. I love his parts.
Same here love D. O aswell!!!
Same. I'm obsessed with his voice ❤
The meaning behind this song is never loses it’s power, even after 6 years. Army here to support EXO and EXO-Ls!🤧
This song holds so much meaning in 2020 during these times
This song is so powerful. The lyrics, the vocals, the meaning of the song... its deep. And the fact that exo are rookies in this era
army here supporting exo!
Lu Snasley GOD BLESS YOU
we need more of people like you
Thank you so much ｡^‿^｡
lee btshinee YASSS
Same here woohoo
So, MAMA means Your Majesty? *oh god*
천지 신명.... 신위.... 살아있는 엄마 아빠가 아닌 조상님들.... 제사....
It's also can refer to "God"
Oh
In the Philippines it's Mom
I've been calling my mom MAJESTY?!
At first, i thought this song is about a boy who wants to be in love with a girl but his "mama" stopped him... But.. i didn't expect to be like this!!! EXO IS UNPREDICTABLE!!!
Holy shhh~~
lol
This song was ahead of its time
Can’t believe I was still playing with My Little Pony when this bop was released.
Omg you unlocked a memory 🤣
Hahahha lol
All EXO members have amazing voices, but D.O.'s voice is just wonderful!
did anyone else think of death note when they read the lyrics or
Yeesss
Me
EXO's songs have the most beautiful and spiritual meanings ⭐️
Damn. This hurts.
Die, kill, fight, shout. This is not a war? Painful reality? This song is made back then but it should be for now. So many deaths in a week. So many fanwars... So much violence in general. We need to grow up. *!! Please spread a warning anywhere you can of how foolish we act !!*
the lyrics is so meaningful and beautiful. idk how to express it but i really love it.
that y they release more love songs now because people bullied them for this song when it got released. So SM won't mostly do love song but alot of their b-side have meaningful songs. i can recommend
3:27 the way they say mama.......
Satan's lost daughter bru 😂😂💀
Satan's lost daughter in my country, mama means tits, so i laugh a lot with this
The first time I read the lyrics to this song, I thought it was exactly how the lyrics were meant to be, you know like help me your Majesty with all these things. But coming back after a few months, I took the lyrics differently. If you read in between the lines sometimes it feels as though they are referring their feelings to the members who left. Like "Why won't we communicate? Why won't we love?" and "We shed tears at the painful reality once again." and other lyrics. I don't know this song just makes me think that EXO-K is talking about Kris, Luhan, and Tao leaving.
even though it was their debut song...
+Oj Gosh naah our brain is designed to find these kind of things they really dont say anything about members leaving in this song
oh ok
+Oj Gosh as a self fulfilling prophecy? Damn creepy!
Yes the words in this song does seem to apply to the 3 members who had left but if you remember this song came out shortly after they made their debut.
BaekHyun ❤
MINE!!!
This song was ahead of its time though. Periodt 💅🏻
I am obsessed with D.O's voice
I could listen to him all day
fuck this song goes hardcore
Kai: Mama
Suho: What?
Kai: Mama..
Suho: What?..
Kai: Mama..!
Suho: What..?!
Kai: MAMA!
Suho: WHAT?!
Kai: I love you. *smiles widely*
Suho: Boy, you better be lucky you're loved back.
😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 lol that was so funny
😆😆😆😆
The part of MAMA which I feel awkward about......Him practically moaning mama
@@muskanverma9301 Omg that was what I was thinking too
i LOVE the heaviness of this song compared to other kpop songs bc im like into rock and metal and shit so this is gold, especially the "breakdown" i guess and kai's "screaming" part
Its pretty late but you might like dreamcatcher :)
@@-_--sd8ju I do like them!! Especially "you and I"
@Princess Marshella Horman thats really cool! I didn't know
@@zimzalabop8585 they are actually having a comeback tomorrow (17 of august), BOCA and it sounds super good might wanna check it out🥺❤️
@@-_--sd8ju Yep I know! I'm so excited for it! JiU is my bias
Why does it feels like a poem about the society and not a song?! The whole song is a MASTERPIECE ಥ‿ಥ
the lyrics are so reality based and beautifully conveyed. This was exo's debut songs. Such a masterpiece it is. In love with this again and again.
the most powerful song EXO ever composed. brilliant lyrics with beautiful meaning and powerful voices.
this song is so beautiful and the fact that it was one of their firsts is mind-boggling. i wish they did more concepts like this rather than the love trope most artists are doing now, but their music has always been great no matter the genre. can't wait for more great comebacks from exo! :)
It's amazing how even their slogan "let's love" is connected to this song. That's why I like Exo, they make me a better person!
This is the best experimental song to come out of SM.
It's my first time reading the lyrics of this song and I am unable to explain how much power each word of this song holds. It truly depicts the modern day society. Kudos to the writer.
The harmonies and high notes are still some of the best I've ever heard. I really hope never groups prioritize singing the way Exo did. Especially I want to see more groups with harmonies as strong as this
*D.O's voice is a blessing to my ears🔥*
Why no one told me about this masterpiece ???!! , the chorus is unbelievable 👏🖤
그리고 이 노래는 요즘세상에 꼭 필요한 노래인듯.
EXO literally predicting future since 2012 🩶🩶
This is the first time i listen to exo and HOOOLLLYYY SSSHHHIIIITTT. These voices...the harmonies are so beautifully haunting and it just...ugh...you could say it *SINGS* to me....ewe
Okay, but all jokes aside, as an Army listening to EXO for the first time, it makes me wonder why other groups (yes, that includes bts) don't work with complex harmonies like these. They are so beautifully done! Good job to EXO for singing so amazingly on point! :D
Kabzi캅지 I am an ARMY and an EXO-L, and I definitely agree that BTS doesn't harmonize very much. I'm not saying anything against them, of course! It's probably because half the group are rappers, but even among the vocal line, there's not much harmonizing. In songs like House of Cards, one or two members sing together, but the whole band never sings together like EXO does. That's why I like listening to lots of different groups. You get all kinds of different styles!
the bts vocal line is weak(er), and still is. their group was focused on a hip hop style from the beginning, so the vocal line naturally is much weaker than their rap line. bts is mostly unable to harmonize successfully, their voices are more suited for singing solo lines.
Kozy god yes I love when kpop groups I start listening have lots of harmonization, it's my favorite compared to single member choruses
THIS SONG REMAINS SUPERIOR. THOSE ARE SOME POWERFUL LYRICS RIGHT THERE.
God it just hits different during the pandemic...
It hits different all the time.
How many years it has been but this song still clap as always and the meaning about this good is really good and meaningful about our today's society
This song has deep meaning and there are only few songs that reflects the reality... 🥰🥰🥰
Noooooo I'm being dragged into yet another fandom! This is Kai's fault. Omg Kai. I have listened to EXO for a while and only knew Kai and that he was hot, then i decided to learn more about EXO and Kai is the same height as me, his voice is amazing, he seems to sing many of my favourite parts. I don't know. He is my ideal type.
Welcome to Exo-L lol
Wait.
This band has a fandom?
Just came from BLOCK B, so I'm like... Just-born new (0- 0')
Jennifer Connolly exo's fandom is called exo-l
Chloe Jayde ME
Chloe Jayde so how you doing do you think you have become a exo-l
reading mama's lyrics in 2021 REALLY, TRULY hits different
After reading the lyrics... I remember MJ how hard he tried to open our minds about hate war and pain... Lets appreciate the message of this song 👏 👏
The message they deliver through the lyrics is amazing. This song was so ahead of it's time.
To those international fans who came here after watching the mv thinking this song has a meaning, you guys are really admirable.