Don't Tell Your Mother
Husky Lyrics


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Don't tell your mother that we're leaving her
Don't tell your father we may never return
And kiss your little sister while she sleeps
Don't think I'll tell mine, she'll never let us sneak

I'll tell those fuckers that I work for to go to hell
All the people thought they knew me so very well
Josephine, don't love her anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore, anymore

We'll leave our things behind for friends and family
We'll move like gypsies along shores of silent sea
They'll be no reason to be frightened or sad
They'll be no wishing for the things we never had

You'll tell those fuckers that you work for to go to hell
All the people we thought you knew so very well




Josephine, don't love her anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore, anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Husky's song Don't Tell Your Mother convey the essence of eloping, escaping from the societal and familial boundations to be with the one you love. The singer urges their lover not to disclose their plan of leaving to their mother or father because they might not understand it. The lyrics express the excitement and urgency of this decision, as the singer advises their lover to kiss their little sister goodbye while she is sleeping, to avoid being caught. The singer, however, has no intention of telling their own mother, as they know she'll never let them sneak away.


In the next verse, the singer talks about leaving all their things behind for friends and family, implying that they are not planning to return anytime soon. The imagery of moving like gypsies along the shores of the silent sea implies a sense of freedom and adventure. The lyrics also suggest that the decision to leave is mutual as the singer urges their partner to tell their own "f*ckers" at work to go to hell, and there is no sadness or regret in this action.


The lyric "Josephine don't love her anymore" adds more depth to the song. The name Josephine could either refer to a person or a symbol of something else. It is possible that the singer refers to a person named Josephine whom they used to love but do not anymore. Alternatively, Josephine could represent a past life, a burdensome obligation, or a physical place that the singer does not love anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't tell your mother that we're leaving her
Let's not let your mother know that we're abandoning her


Don't tell your father we may never return
We don't want to alarm your father by saying there's a chance we won't come back


And kiss your little sister while she sleeps
Before leaving, take a moment to affectionately kiss your younger sibling while they slumber


Don't think I'll tell mine, she'll never let us sneak
I doubt I'll inform my own mom of our plan, as she'll never approve of our sneakiness


I'll tell those fuckers that I work for to go to hell
I'll curse out my annoying colleagues at work and tell them to leave me alone


All the people thought they knew me so very well
Everyone who thought they had me figured out will be surprised by what I'm about to do


Josephine, don't love her anymore
I've lost my romantic interest in someone named Josephine


We'll leave our things behind for friends and family
We're not taking any possessions with us but leaving them for our loved ones to have


We'll move like gypsies along shores of silent sea
We'll travel nomadically and freely along the shores of a tranquil ocean


They'll be no reason to be frightened or sad
Our escape won't cause any fear or sorrow - it's simply a new beginning


They'll be no wishing for the things we never had
We won't hear any longing for unattainable desires because we've left it all behind


You'll tell those fuckers that you work for to go to hell
You'll express your frustration towards your own annoying colleagues at work and tell them to buzz off


All the people we thought you knew so very well
We'll surprise everyone who we thought knew you well with our journey


Josephine, don't love her anymore
I still don't have any feelings for Josephine




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