Does Your Mother Know
Christine Baranski Lyrics


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You're so hot, teasing me
So you're blue
But I can't take a chance
On a kid like you
It's something I couldn't do
There's that look in your eyes
I can read in your face
That your feelings
Are driving you wild
Ah, but boy you're only a child

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
But does your mother know that you're out

Take it easy
Take it easy better slow down boy
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy
Take it easy try to cool it boy
Play it nice and slow
Does your mother know

I can see what you want
But you seem pretty young
To be searching for that kind of fun
So maybe I'm not the one
Now you're so cute
I like your style
And I know what you mean
When you give me
A flash of that smile
But boy you're only a child

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
But does your mother know that you're out
Take it easy
Take it easy better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy
Take it easy try to cool it girl
Play it nice and slow
Does your mother know

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
But does your mother know that you're out
Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
Does your mother know that you're out

Does your mother know that you're out




Does your mother know that you're out
Does your mother know, does your mother know that you're out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Does Your Mother Know" by Christine Baranski and Philip Michael are about an older woman who is being hit on by a younger man. The woman is hesitant to engage with him because she can sense that he is not emotionally mature enough for a relationship. She acknowledges that there is a temptation to pursue him for his physical attractiveness, but ultimately decides against it because of his age. The song repeats the phrase "does your mother know that you're out," suggesting that the woman is concerned that the boy's mother may not approve of him flirting with an older woman.


The song was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, members of the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA. "Does Your Mother Know" was released in 1979 as the second single from their album "Voulez-Vous." The song became a top 10 hit in several countries, including the UK and the US.


Line by Line Meaning

You're so hot, teasing me
You're attractive and trying to entice me


So you're blue
So you're inexperienced


But I can't take a chance
But I can't risk getting involved with you


On a kid like you
On someone as young as you


It's something I couldn't do
It's something I'm not willing to do


There's that look in your eyes
I can see desire in your eyes


I can read in your face
I can read your expressions


That your feelings
That you are experiencing strong emotions


Are driving you wild
Are causing you to act impulsively


Ah, but boy you're only a child
But you're still very young


Well I can dance with you honey
I can dance with you if you want


If you think it's funny
If you find it amusing


But does your mother know that you're out
But is your mother aware of your actions


And I can chat with you baby
I can talk with you if you want


Flirt a little maybe
Maybe even flirt a little


Take it easy
Slow down


Take it easy better slow down boy
Relax and slow down, young man


That's no way to go
That's not a good path to take


Does your mother know
Is your mother aware


Take it easy better slow down girl
Relax and slow down, young lady


Take it easy try to cool it girl
Relax and try to calm yourself


Play it nice and slow
Keep a slow and steady pace


I can see what you want
I understand what you desire


But you seem pretty young
But you appear to be quite young


To be searching for that kind of fun
To be seeking that kind of entertainment


So maybe I'm not the one
So maybe I'm not the best fit for you


Now you're so cute
You're very charming


I like your style
I appreciate your attitude


And I know what you mean
And I understand what you're trying to do


When you give me
When you flash me


A flash of that smile
A smile like that


Does your mother know, does your mother know that you're out
Is your mother aware that you've left home




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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Comments from YouTube:

@-anna-6506

She is such a mood. You can’t hate her. The comfort character for everyone

@datgaydangernoodle1315

I believe everyone has a little bit of Tanya in them 😂

@melisacristina5954

@@datgaydangernoodle1315 I strive to be Tanya tbh

@datgaydangernoodle1315

@@melisacristina5954 same

@jordynf4870

nah i hate her she goin after boys 50 years younger than her lol

@benjaminbackbite

I have an issue with how she plays this. She knows she’s far too old to be fooling around with this young boy, but she’s also flattered by it. So why does she humiliate him?

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@SidebySidebySophie

Christine was literally BORN to sing this song

@samuelogrady4694

Bjorn was Bjorn to sing this song

@dualwieldingbarbatos2923

Ikr

@MrPipakdi

Yea

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