Mother
Glanzig Lyrics

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Mother
Tell your children not to walk my way
Tell your children not to hear my words
What they mean
What they say
Mother

Mother

Can you keep them in the dark for life
Can you hide them from the waiting world
Oh mother

Father
Gonna take your daughter out tonight
Gonna show her my world
Oh father

Not about to see your light
But if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's like
Till you're bleeding

Not about to see your light
And if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's

Mother
Tell your children not to hold my hand
Tell your children not to understand
Oh mother

Father
Do you want to bang heads with me
Do you want to feel everything
Oh father

Not about to see your light
And if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's like
Till you're bleeding

Not about to see your light
And if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's
Yea

Not about to see your light
But if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's like
Till you're bleeding

Not about to see your light
And if you want to find hell with me
I can show you what it's like
Whoa

Mother
Yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Mother" by Danzig convey the idea of warning young people about dangerous and corrupting influences. The song starts off with a plea to mothers to keep their children away from the singer, who is revealed to be a sinister character that wants to introduce others to the darker side of life. The lyrics suggest that the character has a fascination with the idea of pain and encourages others to explore the boundaries of what they can endure. The chorus is repetitive, almost like a chant, and reinforces the message of the song - that the singer is not someone to be trusted or followed.

The second verse introduces the father figure, who is also portrayed as being willing to lead others astray in pursuit of his own desires. The imagery of violence and physical harm is heightened in this verse, with the suggestion that the father wants to engage in a physical altercation with the singer. Again, the chorus repeats the message that the singer can show others what it's like to experience pain and darkness.

Overall, the lyrics to "Mother" express a sense of danger and foreboding. The repetitive chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is not someone to be trusted, and serves as a warning to young people to be cautious and mindful of who they choose to follow.

Line by Line Meaning

Mother Tell your children not to walk my way
The singer is asking a mother to guide her children away from his path, probably because he thinks he's a bad influence.

Tell your children not to hear my words What they mean What they say Mother
The singer is asking a mother to keep her children away from his words and prevent them from interpreting it or trying to make sense of them.

Mother Can you keep them in the dark for life Can you hide them from the waiting world Oh mother
The singer is pleading with a mother to keep her children away from the dangers of the outside world for as long as possible.

Father Gonna take your daughter out tonight Gonna show her my world Oh father
The singer, addressing a father, is planning to take out his daughter and show her his world, probably with the intent to corrupt or lead her astray.

Not about to see your light But if you want to find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till you're bleeding
The singer is telling someone that he won't guide them towards the light, but if they want to experience hell together, he is capable of showing them the way until they are hurt and suffering.

Mother Tell your children not to hold my hand Tell your children not to understand Oh mother
The singer is warning a mother to stop her children from getting close to him and understanding him, likely because he doesn't want to be a bad influence on them.

Father Do you want to bang heads with me Do you want to feel everything Oh father
The singer is challenging a father to engage in something dangerous or exciting with him, probably with the intent to lead him astray.

Not about to see your light And if you want to find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till you're bleeding
The singer is telling someone that he won't guide them towards the light, but if they want to experience hell together, he is capable of showing them the way until they are hurt and suffering.

Mother Yea
The singer is simply repeating the word “mother” for emphasis, probably as a plea or a warning.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Glenn Danzig

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