Drop Down Mama
David Lyrics
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Drop down mama let your daddy see
You got something down there that keeps on worryin' me
But my mama don't allow me to fool around
"Son you're too young now some woman might put you down"
Go away from my window stop scratchin' 'round my screen
So evil woman and I know what you mean
She's sayin' "Son you're too young now some woman might put you down" Oh
I got three women livin' on the same damn road
One does my, my cookin' my washin' one pays my room and my board
And my mama don't allow me to fool around
"Son you're too young now some woman might put you down"
I say drop down mama let your daddy see
You got something down there that keeps worryin' me
And my mama don't allow me, me to fool, me to fool around
She's sayin' "Son you're too young now some woman "
"Oh, son you're too young some woman"
"Son you're too young some woman might put you down"
The lyrics of David Crosbyβs song βDrop Down Mamaβ are a raw reflection of a boyβs sexual desires, his frustrations, and the societal pressures that prevent him from fully exploring them. The lyrics suggest that the boy is curious and eager to explore his sexual desires, but he is unable to because of the societal norms enforced by his mother. The repeated line βmy mama donβt allow me to fool aroundβ hints at his frustration with these norms. The boy is torn between his desire to explore his sexuality and his fear of being rejected or punished, as suggested by the line βson youβre too young now some woman might put you downβ.
The chorus of the song, βDrop down mama let your daddy see, you got something down there that keeps on worryinβ meβ, suggests that the boy is constantly preoccupied with his sexual desires, which he sees as a source of anxiety. The imagery of the three women living on the same road, one cooking and washing, one paying for his room and board, and the other presumably sexually satisfying him, is a representation of the division of labor and the objectification of women in a patriarchal society. The boy sees these women as interchangeable and doesnβt seem to have any emotional connection with them.
The frustration, the yearning, and the societal pressures portrayed in the lyrics of βDrop Down Mamaβ are universal themes that resonate with many people. The song is a reflection of the anxiety and complexities of the human experience, and it continues to be a powerful and thought-provoking piece of art.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, there's something I've got to say
I have something important to tell you, my love
Drop down mama let your daddy see
Please reveal the private part of your body to me
You got something down there that keeps on worryin' me
I am concerned about a certain part of your anatomy
But my mama don't allow me to fool around
However, my mother prohibits me from engaging in sexual activity
"Son you're too young now some woman might put you down"
My mother thinks I am too inexperienced and vulnerable to have sexual relationships with women
Go away from my window stop scratchin' 'round my screen
I do not want you lurking around my house and trying to sneak a peek at me
So evil woman and I know what you mean
You are a wicked woman and I understand your intentions
I got three women livin' on the same damn road
I have three female partners who reside on the same street
One does my, my cookin' my washin' one pays my room and my board
One woman does my household chores, another woman pays for my lodging and food
And my mama don't allow me to fool around
And yet, my mother disapproves of me having sexual relations with any of these women
"Son you're too young now some woman might put you down"
My mother's reasoning is that I am too inexperienced and a woman might take advantage of me
I say drop down mama let your daddy see
I insist that you reveal your private parts to me
You got something down there that keeps worryin' me
There is something about your genitalia that concerns me
And my mama don't allow me, me to fool, me to fool around
My mother will not permit me to engage in any sexual activity
She's sayin' "Son you're too young now some woman "
My mother's constant refrain is that I am too young to handle sexual relationships with women
"Oh, son you're too young some woman"
My mother warns me repeatedly that I am not ready for sexual relationships
"Son you're too young some woman might put you down"
My mother emphasizes that women could take advantage of my youth and inexperience
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Written by: CROSBY
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