James Stinson chose the alias, 'Clarence G' as a reference to an author 'Clarence G. Hamilton' who wrote books regarding music theory and music history. Some of the titles of the books are:
- Epochs in Musical Progress
- Outlines of Music History
- Sound: And Its Relation To Music
- Touch and Expression in Piano Playing
Drexciya, James Stinson, were very secretive in their production techniques and influences, but this is one of many Drexciyan mysteries solved.
Mother
Clarence Lyrics
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She worries me so, mother-in-law,mother-in-law
If she leaves us alone, we would have a happy home
Sent down from below
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
To me, they're about the same, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
How could she stoop so low?
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
I come home with my pay, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
She asks me what I make, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
She thinks her advice is a contribution
But if she will leave that will be a solution
And don't come back no more
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
To me, they're about the same, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
Every time I open my mouth, she steps in, tries to put me out
How could she stoop so low?
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The lyrics of Clarence White's song "Mother-In-Law" express the frustration of a man with his obnoxious and interfering mother-in-law. The first few verses set a negative tone by describing the mother-in-law as the "worst person" the singer knows and someone who "worries" him so much. He believes that their home would be happier if she were to leave them alone. The lyrics then take an even darker turn, as the singer suggests that the mother-in-law is so terrible that "sin should be her name." He also reveals that every time he speaks, she tries to "put him out," indicating that she is controlling and dominant. Despite his anger, the singer indicates that the mother-in-law thinks she is being helpful and offering advice, when in reality, she is just causing more problems. The song ends with the singer wishing that she would leave and never come back.
The lyrics of this humorous song reveal a common theme in popular culture- the difficulty of dealing with difficult in-laws. However, the song also points to a larger problem of people who are controlling and try to exert their influence over others.
Line by Line Meaning
The worst person I know, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
My mother-in-law is the most unpleasant person I know
She worries me so, mother-in-law,mother-in-law
I feel anxious when I am around my mother-in-law
If she leaves us alone, we would have a happy home
My home would be a happy place if my mother-in-law did not interfere
Sent down from below
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
My mother-in-law seems like she was sent straight from hell
Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
My mother-in-law's name should be synonymous with sin
To me, they're about the same, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
My mother-in-law and sin seem to be equally bad
Every time I open my mouth, she steps in, tries to put me out
My mother-in-law interrupts me and tries to shut me up every time I speak
How could she stoop so low?
I cannot believe how low my mother-in-law has sunk in her behavior
I come home with my pay, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
When I bring home my earnings, my mother-in-law asks how much I made
She thinks her advice is a contribution
My mother-in-law is under the illusion that her advice is helpful
But if she will leave that will be a solution
My mother-in-law's departure would solve many of our problems
And don't come back no more
Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
I wish my mother-in-law would leave and never return
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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