Take 5
Da F.U.N.K. Lyrics

Mother-in-law (mother-in law), mother-in-law (mother-in-law)
The singer is addressing his mother-in-law while repeating her title to emphasize his point.

The worst person I know, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
In the singer's opinion, his mother-in-law is the most terrible person he has ever encountered.

She worries me so, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The mother-in-law causes anxiety for the singer due to her unpleasant behavior.

If she leaves us alone, we would have a happy home
The singer believes that his home life would improve dramatically if his mother-in-law were to stay out of their affairs.

Sent from down below (Mother-in-law) mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer humorously suggests that his mother-in-law is a demon sent from hell to torment him.

Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer implies that his mother-in-law is wicked and deserving of a name associated with evil.

To me, they're about the same, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer believes there is little difference between his mother-in-law and sin itself.

Every time I open my mouth, she steps in, tries to put me out
The mother-in-law frequently attempts to interrupt or silence the singer when he speaks.

How could she stoop so low? (Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer questions how his mother-in-law can behave so poorly towards him and his family.

I come home with my pay, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer brings home his paycheck and his mother-in-law asks him how much he earned.

She thinks her advice is a contribution
The mother-in-law believes that her opinion is valuable and helpful, but the singer disagrees.

But if she will leave that will be a solution
The singer suggests that the best way to resolve their issues is for his mother-in-law to leave them alone.

And don't come back no more (Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer asks his mother-in-law to leave and not return with a repetition of her title for emphasis.

Mother in law, mother in law, oh
The final line is a summation of the entire song, restating the singer's frustration with his mother-in-law.