Tell Mama -- Etta James

You thought you had found a good girl,  One to love you

and give you the world  Now you find that you been misused,
Talk to me, I'll do what you choose.  Tell Mama, all about it,

tell Mama, what you need  Tell Mama, what you want and how that girl does things all right

The girl you had didn't have no sense, She wasn't worth

all the time you spent  She had another man throw you outdoors,  Now the same man is wearing your clothes.

She would embarrass you anywhere, She let everybody

know she didn't care Give me a chance I been begging you
I just want to take care of you. 

Tell your Mama, what you want, tell your Mama,

what you need Tell your Mama, what you got to have

The phrase "Tell Mama" is used to show compassion and comfort to someone who is upset.       (songfacts)

                         

          The Dalai Lama Talks About Compassion,

 Two talks at Stanford emphasize the need for dialogue in resolving conflict, and the need for compassion that extends beyond creeds and beliefs.