Mother
Lissie Lyrics

Mother Tell your children not to walk my way
The singer is asking a mother to advise her children to avoid following in her footsteps and to stay away from the singer's path.

Tell your children not to hear my words What they mean What they say
The singer requests the mother to tell her children not to pay attention to her words, their meanings, and intent.

Mother Can you keep them in the dark for life Can you hide them from the waiting world
The singer pleads with the mother to keep her children safe from the world's negativity and hide them from its harsh realities.

Oh mother Father Gonna take you daughter out tonight Gonna show her my world
The singer is addressing both parents, informing them of her intent to take their daughter out and show her a different way of life.

Oh father Not about to see your light But if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till your bleeding Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me
The singer addresses the father, refusing to follow his path and instead offering to show him the rough side of life and its consequences.

Mother Tell your children not to hold my hand Tell your children not to understand
The singer is requesting the mother to keep her children away from bonding with her or empathizing with her struggles.

Oh mother Father Do you wanna bang heads with me Do you wanna feel everything
The singer is challenging both parents to face her, experience her way of life, and everything that comes with it.

Yea Not about to see your light But if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till your bleeding Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's Mother Yeah
The singer emphasizes her strength and willingness to show others the tough side of life, even if they are not ready to accept or understand it.