# Mamica

"Mamica" ("Mummy", from the line "Mamica je kakor zarja") is a tender Slovenian song for mothers: mummy is like the dawn, the sun and the moon — smiling in the morning, golden-hearted, watching over her sleeping child through the night.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovenia |
| Sung in | Slovenian |
| Words by | Traditional |
| First known | Slovenian Mother's Day song; author uncertain |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | lullaby, traditional |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/mamica/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (sl)

Mamica je kakor zarja, zjutraj se smehlja,
ko se v postelji še dete s sanjami igra.
In zato nikdar mamice ne dam,
eno le na svetu širnem mamico imam.

### Verse 2 (sl)

Mamica je kakor sonček, srček njen je zlat,
kakor žarek, ki posije od nebeških vrat.
In zato nikdar...

### Verse 3 (sl)

Mamica je kakor luna, dolge bdi noči,
da počiva njeno dete mirno brez skrbi.
In zato nikdar...

### English translation (en)

Mummy is like the dawn, she smiles in the morning,
while the child still plays with dreams in bed.
And so I'll never give my mummy up,
I have but one mummy in all the wide world.

Mummy is like the little sun, her heart is golden,
like a ray that shines from heaven's gates.
And so I'll never…

Mummy is like the moon, she keeps watch through long nights,
so her child may rest peacefully, free of care.
And so I'll never…

## Common questions

**What is "Mamica" about?**

A child's love for its mother, through three images of light. Mummy is like the dawn (she smiles in the morning while the child still dreams), like the little sun (her heart is golden, a ray from heaven's gates), and like the moon (she keeps watch through long nights so her child sleeps peacefully). The refrain vows: I'll never give up my mummy — I have only one in all the wide world.

**When is "Mamica" sung?**

It is a favourite for Mother's Day and family occasions in Slovenia — a warm, grateful song a child sings to or about their mother.

**Who wrote "Mamica"?**

Its authorship is uncertain; it circulates as a popular/folk song (and is sometimes credited to T. Plahutnik). We keep it as traditional here and note the uncertainty rather than claim a firm attribution.

## Sources

- [Slovenske narodne pesmi — Mamica je kakor zarja](https://narodne-pesmi.si/pesmi/slovenija-v-citrah/mamica-je-kakor-zarja-4/)