Ooh, when I was a little boy
(When I was just a boy)
And the devil called my name
(When I was just a boy)
I say now who do
(Who)
Who do you think you’re foolin’?
(When I was just a boy)
I’m a consecrated boy
(When I was just a boy)
I’m a singer in a Sunday choir
Oh, my mama loves me
She loves me
She get down on her knees and hug me
Oh, she loves me like a rock
She rocks me like a rock of ages and loves me
She love me, love me, love me, love me
When I was growin’ to be a man
(Growin’ to be a man)
And the devil would call my name
(Growin’ to be a man)
I said now who do
(Who)
Who do you think you’re foolin’?
(Growin’ to be a man)
I’m a consummating man
(Growin’ to be a mad)
I could snatch a little purity
Oh, my mama loves me
She loves me
She get down on her knees and hug me
She loves me like a rock
She rocks me like a rock of ages and loves me
She love me, love me, love me, love me
And if I was President
(Was the President)
The men of Congress call my name
(Was the President)
I’d say who do
(Who)
Who do you think you’re foolin’?
(Who do you think you’re foolin’?)
I got the Presidential seal
(Was the President)
I’m up on the Presidential podium
My mama loves me
She loves me
She gets down on her knees and hugs me
Like she loves me like a rock
She loves me like a rock of ages and loves me
She love me, love me, love me, love me
She love me, love me, love me, love me
She love me, love me, love me, love me
She love me, love me, love me, loves me
The Unbreakable Bond of a Mother’s Love
“Love Me Like A Rock” explores the steadfast and nurturing love of a mother throughout the various stages of life. Beyoncé’s rendition of this classic embodies warmth and resilience, reflecting how a mother’s affection serves as a foundation against life’s challenges. The lyrics use vivid imagery—like being “rocked like a rock of ages”—to express the security and comfort that maternal love brings, whether the narrator is a child, a grown man, or even in a position of power. The repetition of the mother’s love reinforces its unwavering nature, suggesting that no matter how far one goes in life, this love remains a grounding force.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Paul Simon
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