She is married to Matthew Cowles (1983 - present) with 2 daughters, Lily (b. 1987) and Isabel (b. 1984).
Does Your Mother Know?
Christine Baranski Lyrics
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So you're blue
But I can't take a chance
On a chick 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
Ah, but girl 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
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy
Try to cool it girl
Take 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 girl 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
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy
Try to cool it girl
Take it nice and slow
Does your mother know
The lyrics to Christine Baranski's song Does Your Mother Know? tell the story of a young girl who is coming on to an older man, but he is hesitant to engage in any kind of romantic or sexual relationship with her due to her age. The man acknowledges that the girl is attractive and confident in her pursuits, but ultimately he decides it's not worth the risk because she is still a child. He wants to take things slow and warns the girl to be careful and to consider her mother's perspective on her actions.
The lyrics of this song highlight the theme of age differences and the taboo nature of such relationships. It also speaks to the idea that older men have a responsibility to protect younger women from dangerous or inappropriate situations, even if they are willing participants. The repeated refrain of "Does your mother know" emphasizes the importance of parental influence and guidance when it comes to teenage romance.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so hot, teasing me
So you're blue
But I can't take a chance
On a chick like you
It's something I couldn't do
You may be attractive and tempting, but I'm not willing to take a risk with someone like you.
There's that look in your eyes
I can read in your face
That your feelings
Are driving you wild
Ah, but girl you're only a child
I can see the excitement in your eyes, but you're too young to be indulging in such behaviors.
Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know
That you're out
I don't mind dancing with you, but are you sure your mother is aware that you're out here with someone older?
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
But does your mother know
That you're out
I can talk to you and even flirt a little, but again, is your mother aware of your activities?
Take it easy
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy
Try to cool it girl
Take it nice and slow
Does your mother know
You need to slow down and take it easy, as your behavior is not appropriate for your age. Does your mother know what you're doing?
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
I understand what you desire, but you're too young to be searching for that kind of excitement. Maybe I'm not the right person for you.
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 girl you're only a child
You're adorable and your style appeals to me, but you're still young and the smile you give me is inappropriate for your age.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@-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?
@SidebySidebySophie
Christine was literally BORN to sing this song
@samuelogrady4694
Bjorn was Bjorn to sing this song
@dualwieldingbarbatos2923
Ikr
@MrPipakdi
Yea