My biggest influences would be probably be Thievery Corporation, Nightmares on Wax, Emancipator, Dan the Automator, Dj Shadow, and Portishead in no particular order. I don't think my music sounds like them but they are the heads I look up to the most.
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K. Sabroso Lyrics
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The worst person I know, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
She worries me so, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
If she leaves us alone, we would have a happy home
Sent from down below
(Mother-in-law) mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
Every time I open my mouth, she steps in, tries to put me out
How could she stoop so low?
(Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
I come home with my pay, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
She asks me what I make, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
She thinks her advice is a contribution
But if she will leave that will be a solution
And don't come back no more
(Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
Mother in law, mother in law, oh
The lyrics to K. Sabroso's song "Mother-in-Law" are a humorous portrayal of the singer's relationship with his mother-in-law. The opening lines of the song introduce her as the worst person he knows, causing him to worry constantly. He even suggests that she was sent from down below, implying that she may be the devil incarnate. He goes on to compare her to sin itself, stating that every time he opens his mouth, she steps in to put him out. The singer feels like he can never catch a break with his mother-in-law and thinks that if she would just leave them alone, they could have a happy home. Throughout the song, he pleads with her to leave and never come back.
This song is a tongue-in-cheek expression of the often-tense dynamic between mother-in-laws and their son or daughter-in-laws. The singer exaggerates his situation for comedic effect, highlighting the frustration that can arise from living with someone who is difficult to get along with. The song serves as a reminder that family relationships are not always easy and that humor can be a powerful tool to diffuse tension.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother-in-law (mother-in law), mother-in-law (mother-in-law)
The singer addresses his mother-in-law and repeats her name, indicating that she's always on his mind.
The worst person I know, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The mother-in-law is the singer's least favorite person in the world who causes him much stress and anxiety.
She worries me so, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The mother-in-law is a source of constant worry for the singer who is always wondering what she will say or do next.
If she leaves us alone, we would have a happy home
The singer believes that his home life would significantly improve if his mother-in-law would give them some space and not interfere.
Sent from down below (Mother-in-law) mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer jokes that his mother-in-law must have come from hell since she's so difficult to deal with.
Sin should be her name, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer views his mother-in-law as evil and compares her to sin.
To me, they're about the same, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer considers the mother-in-law and sin to be equivalent in their negative impact on his life.
Every time I open my mouth, she steps in, tries to put me out
The mother-in-law is constantly interrupting the singer and trying to silence him whenever he speaks.
How could she stoop so low? (Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer is incredulous at the mother-in-law's behavior and can't understand why she is acting so horribly.
I come home with my pay, mother-in-law, mother-in-law
The singer brings home his paycheck, and the mother-in-law is there to ask him how much he made.
She thinks her advice is a contribution
The mother-in-law believes that her unsolicited advice is helpful, even though it causes more harm than good.
But if she will leave that will be a solution
The singer believes that the only solution to his problems is for the mother-in-law to leave him alone.
And don't come back no more (Mother-in-law), mother-in-law, (mother-in-law), mother-in-law
The singer makes it clear that he does not want anything to do with the mother-in-law and would prefer if she never came back.
Mother in law, mother in law, oh
The song ends with the singer repeating the mother-in-law's name, expressing his frustration and disdain for her.
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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