Mother
Brit Floyd Lyrics

Mother do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Asking the mother if the world leaders will launch a nuclear bomb as an act of war

Mother do you think they'll like this song?
Asking if the mother thinks that the people will appreciate this particular song

Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Asking whether the authorities will make an effort to cause physical or emotional harm

Mother should I build the wall?
Asking the mother if the artist should construct a wall for protection and isolation

Mother should I run for president?
Questioning if the mother thinks that the artist should run in a presidential election

Mother should I trust the government?
Inquiring whether one should trust the government with their information or assets

Mother will they put me in the firing line?
Asking whether or not the singer would be handed dangerous responsibilities, potentially endangering their life

Is it just a waste of time?
Uncertainty about the outcome of these questions, and whether things will even change regardless of the answer

Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry.
Reassuring an individual in a motherly tone, that there's no need to cry or worry

Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true.
Promising brutal honesty and conveying the reality of a situation

Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you.
Indicating that this person will be privy to their mother's worries and concerns that they might not have otherwise known

Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing.
Expressing cautionary protection and sheltering

She wont let you fly, but she might let you sing.
Implying that while the individual may not be allowed to explore other opportunities, opportunities may still present themselves

Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm.
Ensuring that the individual is comfortable and not exposed to harm or negativity

Ooooh baby ooooh baby oooooh baby, Of course mama's gonna help to build the wall.
Continuing the prior theme of protection and isolation with the wall metaphor

Mother do you think she's good enough -- for me?
Asking for approval or disapproval of another individual potentially being involved with the artist romantically

Mother do you think she's dangerous -- to me?
Inquiring if another person is a potential threat or could cause emotional harm to the artist

Mother will she tear your little boy apart?
Asking if the mother believes the individual will result in the singer's emotional or physical distress

Mother will she break my heart?
Asking if this person will emotionally hurt or manipulate the singer

Hush now baby, baby don't you cry.
Reiterating the motherly reassurance from the previous verse

Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you.
Possibly implying that the mother will proactively screen potential love interests

Mama won't let anyone dirty get through.
Implies that the mother will do everything in her power to ensure the artist isn't involved with anyone undesirable or harmful

Mama's gonna wait up until you get in.
Suggesting that the mother wants to be aware and present for what the singer is up to

Mama will always find out where you've been.
Reiterating the vigilance implied in the previous line

Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean.
The mother is willing to maintain the health and wellness of the singer

Ooooh baby oooh baby oooh baby, You'll always be baby to me.
Regardless of the singer's age, the mother's perspective will remain nurturing and protective

Mother, did it need to be so high?
Reflecting upon the necessity of the wall the singer built