Does Your Mama Know About Me
Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers Lyrics

Does your mama know about me?
Asking if the person's mother knows about the singer's existence and identity

Does she know just what I am?
Questioning if the person's mother knows the singer's true identity

Will she turn her back on me)
Worried if the person's mother will reject the singer

Or accept me as a man?
Hoping if the person's mother will accept the singer as a mature individual

And what about your Dad?
Asking about the person's father's opinion

Did you think of what he'll say?
Asking if the person has considered the father's response

Will he be understanding
Questioning if the father will be accepting

Or does he think the usual way?
Worried if the father will hold conservative views

Maybe I shouldn't worry
Expressions of self-doubt

But I've been through this before
Drawing from past experiences

And I'd like to get things straight
Asking for clarity and honesty in the relationship

Before I'm knocking on your door
Wanting to establish these details before progressing further in the relationship

(Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question from earlier

If she says forget about me)
Asking if the person would abandon the singer if the mother objects

Do you think you'd understand?
Questioning if the person is empathetic towards the singer's situation

And what about your friends?
Asking how the person's social circle would react

Do you care what people say?
Asking about the person's attitude towards social pressure

Will you accept the burdons
Asking if the person will be willing to take on the challenges that may arise

I know will surely come your way?
Acknowledging the difficulties that may arise

We've got to stand tall
Recognizing the importance of confidence in the relationship

Can't stumble or crawl
Emphasizing the need to remain firm and determined

We've got to be strong
Reiterating the importance of strength and resilience

For love that's so right
Reminding the person that their connection is important

Can't be wrong
Stating the importance of their love being right

And every day I see it grow
Noticing the development and growth of their relationship

And I don't want to let it go
Expressing a desire to maintain the relationship

I guess that's why I gotta know
Explaining their motivation for seeking clarification

(Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question from earlier

Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question again

Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question again

Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question again

Does your mama know about me?
Repeating the question again