I Gotta Know

Mama, mama, tell me why

The boys all whistle as I pass by

Well, I'm young and just eighteen

I'd like to know just what they mean

I gotta know, I gotta know

I gotta know why these boys all want to hold me so

Please don't leave me, mama dear

The boys keep whispering in my ear

I'd be an angel if I could

But they say it's no fun in being good

I gotta know, I gotta know

I gotta know why these boys all want to hold me so

Mama, mama, I'm confused

You say these boys just wanna be amused

One just told me loud and clear

If it wasn't for love, I wouldn't be here

I gotta know, I gotta know

I gotta know why these boys all want to hold me so

When I'm walking through the park

The boys all say I reach the mark

Their eyes all get that certain spark

And all wanna kiss me in the dark

I gotta know, I gotta know

I gotta know why these boys all want to hold me so

Mama, I'm young and ain't been around

But I'm getting too old for you to hold me down

Please let me go, it bothers me so

'Cause I gotta know