As a child, Baybe began her music career as a voice-over artist for children's dolls, and joined various rock bands as a teenager. Over the years, she has written, recorded and produced music within a variety of genres, quickly gaining a reputation as a seasoned songwriter and session musician.
Mother
Baybe Lyrics
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I know, I know you care
I know that it's not fair
Don't wanna take it there but She isn't like you
I'll write her a letter
Say I'm doing better
Now we're not together
I'll never lie to you
I miss your mother Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but
I miss your mother
Thinking bout the ways, coffee in my cup
We could talk for days and never bring you up Yeah I loved her boy, but that's how it goes Need to hear her voice, maybe then I'll know
That we had a good thing If I come around could we Pretend like it's nothing Like we used to
I know, I know you care
I know that it's not fair
Don't wanna take it there but She isn't like you
Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but
I miss your mother Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but
I miss your mother
Yeah I think I might come over tonight
Just wanna say hi, is that cool with you though? What a tragedy, I love that family
Sad that you and me couldn't make it work, no
Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but
I miss your mother Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but
I miss your mother
The song "Mother" by Baybe is a poignant reflection on the lingering emotions that can remain after the end of a romantic relationship. The lyrics speak of a desire to stay connected to the family of the ex-partner, and specifically to the mother figure. The singer expresses an awareness that his actions may seem unfair, but he also articulates the need to move on and to let go of his past feelings for his former partner.
The opening lyrics of the song demonstrate this mixture of emotions. The singer expresses a desire to check in on his ex-partner's mother while also acknowledging that his ex may not be ready to hear from him. When he says, "I can see her smile, see it in my head," he indicates that the memory of the woman he once loved still lingers, even if the relationship itself is over. This leads into the chorus, where the singer asks if he can contact his ex-partner's sister or brother, indicating that he does not want to lose touch with the family he once shared with his ex.
The second verse of the song takes a more wistful tone, with the singer reminiscing about the conversations he used to have with his ex-partner. He acknowledges that he loved her, but he seems to be trying to convince himself that it's time to move on. The chorus builds on this idea, with the singer acknowledging that the new woman in his life is different from his ex-partner. This implies that he is starting to see a future for himself that does not include his ex, even as he remains connected to her family.
Overall, "Mother" is a heartfelt meditation on the way our past relationships can linger even as we move forward with our lives. It speaks to the way we can develop deep connections with the families of our ex-partners, and how even those connections can be difficult to let go of. The song is marked by Baybe's distinctive vocal style, which is both raw and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her I say hi, ask her how she's been
Can you please pass along my greetings to your mother and inquire about her well-being?
I can see her smile, see it in my head
Although I am not in her presence, I can imagine her smile vividly.
Why you texting me, I've been moving on
Why are you texting me when I am trying to move on with my life?
Gotta let me be, it's why I wrote this song
I need you to respect my need for space, and that is why I wrote this song.
I know, I know you care
I am aware that you care about me.
I know that it's not fair
I understand that you may feel that things are unfair.
Don't wanna take it there but She isn't like you
I do not want to compare you to her, but she is not like you.
I'll write her a letter
I will write a letter to your mother.
Say I'm doing better
I will inform her that I am doing better.
Now we're not together
I will let her know that we are no longer together.
I'll never lie to you
I promise I will always tell the truth to you.
Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but I miss your mother
May I contact your siblings? I do not miss you, but I do miss your mother.
Thinking bout the ways, coffee in my cup
I am reminiscing about our past together while enjoying my coffee.
We could talk for days and never bring you up
We could have a conversation for a long time without mentioning you.
Yeah I loved her boy, but that's how it goes
I loved her son, but sometimes that is just how life works out.
Need to hear her voice, maybe then I'll know
I need to hear her voice, and that might help me gain clarity.
That we had a good thing If I come around could we Pretend like it's nothing Like we used to
We had a good relationship in the past. If I were to come around, would it be possible to act like nothing has changed, like we used to?
Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but I miss your mother
May I contact your siblings? I do not miss you, but I do miss your mother.
Yeah I think I might come over tonight
I am considering visiting tonight.
Just wanna say hi, is that cool with you though?
I just want to say hello. Is that alright with you?
What a tragedy, I love that family
It is a shame that our relationship did not work out, because I loved your family.
Sad that you and me couldn't make it work, no
I am saddened that our relationship did not succeed, but it is what it is.
Can I call your sister Can I text your brother I don't miss you but I miss your mother
May I contact your siblings? I do not miss you, but I do miss your mother.
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Written by: Abbey Loren
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