Beck Song Information - Hey Mama Wolf

Original Performance: Devendra Banhart
Written by: Devendra Banhart

Versions:

Lyrics:

Hey Mama Wolf [Version (a)]:

When I'm in the woods
I know what to call you now
When I'm in the woods
I know what to call you now
Hey Mama Wolf
Hey Mama Wolf
Well maybe the mountains know what
To call you now
Maybe the mountains know what
To call you now
Hey Mama Wolf
Hey Mama Wolf

When I'm in a womb
I know what to call you now
And when a belly blooms
I know what to call you now
Hey Mama Wolf
Hey Mama Wolf
Well I can say Marie
I know what to call you now
Swimming in the sea
I know what to call you now
And when you swim with me
I know what to call you now
And when you're under me
I know what to call you now
Hey Mama Wolf
Hey Mama Wolf

Hey Mama Wolf
Hey Mama Wolf
*howls*

The Song:

"Hey Mama Wolf" is a song by Devendra Banhart on his album Cripple Crow. At a show in which Devendra opened for Beck, the two sang the song together. Beck dedicated it to his son, saying it was his son's favorite song of all time.

Here, you can watch it!

Live:

Played live once:
August 21, 2008

Notes:

Beck and Devendra are friends. They once did a joint interview together in a guitar magazine. Devendra was a part of the second Record Club, and they recorded this song together. Devendra has also opened a couple of other shows for Beck (besides this one).