Please Don't Go
Count Suckle & The Rudies Lyrics
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She has a paisley shirt and chartreuse pants, she wears them every time.
She has a chainsaw, the cordless electrical kind.
I remember how much blood dripped from the coffee table
So please, please don't bring mamaw
I still want to keep our family ties,
or all he'll eat are frozen pot pies.
But the next time you decide it would be nice to have a picnic with mamaw
it's not my fault if somebody dies.
The smell in the living room told me my request had been denied.
Dad asked the children to go and play outside.
We found your head wedged under the sofa of brown naugahyde.
I told you not to bring mamaw
I told you please don't bring mamaw
Please don't bring mamaw
The lyrics to "Please Don't Bring Mamaw" by Count Suckle & The Rudies tell a bizarre and macabre story of a family gathering gone wrong. The singer, whose gender is not specified, addresses someone who frequently brings their grandmother, or "mamaw," to family events. The mamaw in question is described as eccentric, wearing a distinctive outfit and owning a chainsaw. The singer refers to a previous incident where "blood dripped from the coffee table" and implores the other person not to bring mamaw again.
Despite the singer's plea, the person in question still brings mamaw to a picnic, against the singer's wishes. The singer warns that "it's not my fault if somebody dies," suggesting that the mamaw's presence could lead to serious trouble. Later in the song, it's revealed that the singer's worst fears are realized when the mamaw's head is found wedged under a sofa. The singer reminds the listener repeatedly that they had begged them not to bring mamaw, presumably feeling vindicated but also traumatized by the horrific outcome.
The lyrics to "Please Don't Bring Mamaw" are intentionally absurd and darkly humorous, but they also tap into the tension and dysfunction that can arise in family gatherings. The singer's desperation to avoid the mamaw feels relatable, as many people have encountered difficult or disruptive relatives at events. The extreme outcome of the mamaw's presence underscores the message that family dynamics can be unpredictable and even dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
She has a paisley shirt and chartreuse pants, she wears them every time.
Mamaw has a certain style and she sticks to it no matter what.
She has a chainsaw, the cordless electrical kind.
Mamaw owns a potentially dangerous tool that she can easily use.
I remember how much blood dripped from the coffee table
There was a past incident involving mamaw and potential bloodshed in the house.
So please, please don't bring mamaw
The singer is pleading with someone not to invite mamaw over.
I still want to keep our family ties,
The singer values the importance of family relationships.
Uncle Clarence needs our help or all he'll eat are frozen pot pies.
It is important to help out family members who are in need.
But the next time you decide it would be nice to have a picnic with mamaw it's not my fault if somebody dies.
The singer warns that inviting mamaw could result in dangerous consequences.
The smell in the living room told me my request had been denied.
The singer can tell that mamaw is already inside the house, despite their request.
Dad asked the children to go and play outside.
The situation is serious and the children are being kept away from mamaw.
We found your head wedged under the sofa of brown naugahyde.
Something terrible has happened as a result of mamaw's presence.
I told you not to bring mamaw
The singer had warned against inviting mamaw previously.
Please don't bring mamaw
The singer once again pleads with someone not to invite mamaw over.
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Written by: Joe Newman
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