Mother
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Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooh, aah, mother, should I build the wall?

Mother, should I run for president?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooh, aah, is it just a waste of time?

Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly but she might let you sing
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm

Ooh, babe, ooh, babe, ooh, babe
Of course Mama's gonna help build the wall

Mother, do you think she's good enough? (for me?)
Mother, do you think she's dangerous? (tell me?)
Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooh, aah, mother, will she break my heart?

Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Mama's gonna wait up till you get in
Mama will always find out where you've been
Mamma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean

Ooh, babe, ooh, babe, ooh, babe
You'll always be a baby to me





Mother, did it need to be so high?

Overall Meaning

The song "Mother" by Pink Floyd is a powerful reflection on the relationship between a controlling mother and her oppressed son. The lyrics touch on themes of war, politics, and personal freedom, but at its core, the song is a commentary on the destructive nature of a parent's desire to protect and control their child.


In the opening lines, the son questions his mother's faith in the government and her disregard for his personal autonomy. He asks if she thinks they will drop the bomb, indicating his fear for the future and his sense of powerlessness in the face of global conflict. Similarly, he asks if they will like his song, revealing his need for validation and acceptance.


The son's frustration reaches its peak when he asks if he should build a wall and run for president. These lyrics are a reference to the construction of the Berlin Wall and the political attitude of the United States during the Cold War. The son's desire for control and isolation reflects a sense of powerlessness in the face of political turmoil.


Throughout the song, the mother's response to her son's fears and desires is to control and shelter him. She promises to protect him from the world, even if it means keeping him under her wing and limiting his freedom. The song's haunting refrain, "Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm," reflects the mother's suffocating desire to protect her son at all costs.


Despite the mother's intentions, the song ultimately suggests that her attempts to shield her son from the harsh realities of the world may be doing more harm than good. The son's repeated questioning of his mother's actions suggests a growing sense of rebellion and a desire for independence. The song ends with the son asking if the wall needed to be so high, indicating a newfound desire to break free from the confines of his mother's control.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Asks if there is a possibility of a war and if it will lead to destruction and ruin.


Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Asks if society will accept his music, and if he is just wasting his efforts.


Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Asks if others will try to humiliate and dominate him, and if he should build a wall to protect himself.


Ooh, aah, mother, should I build the wall?
Mentions the wall again and shows how he is insecure and wants to separate himself from the world's harshness.


Mother, should I run for president?
Asks if he should become a leader, although there may be doubts about his abilities.


Mother, should I trust the government?
Asks if those in power are trustworthy enough to take care of the people.


Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Asks if he will be put in danger or be forced to face his fears.


Ooh, aah, is it just a waste of time?
Expresses his confusion if his efforts have no positive impact in the long run.


Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
The mother consoles him as if he was still young and naive, and reassures him that she is there to protect him.


Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
The mother will help him achieve his dreams, even if they may seem impossible.


Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
The mother's own anxieties will pass onto him, and he will have to bear this burden.


Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
The mother will always want him near and will always be overprotective of him.


She won't let you fly but she might let you sing
The mother will not let him go, but will allow him to pursue his passion and talent for music.


Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
The mother will always provide care, comfort, and safety to him.


Ooh, babe, ooh, babe, ooh, babe
A term of endearment.


Of course Mama's gonna help build the wall
The mother is supportive of his idea to build a wall and will do anything to help or protect him.


Mother, do you think she's good enough? (for me?)
Asks if his choice of partner is acceptable or if she will cause more harm than good.


Mother, do you think she's dangerous? (tell me?)
Asks if his partner poses a threat to him, and if he is making the right choice.


Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Asks if his mother will be hurt or disappointed by his choice of partner, and if this will affect their relationship.


Ooh, aah, mother, will she break my heart?
Shows his vulnerability and fear of being emotionally wounded or rejected by his partner.


Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
The mother will investigate and approve or disapprove of his choice of partners.


Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
The mother wants to protect him from anyone who might harm him, physically or emotionally.


Mama's gonna wait up till you get in
The mother will always be there for him, waiting up until he comes home, no matter how late it is.


Mama will always find out where you've been
The mother will always monitor him and know where he's been, to ensure he's safe and not up to any trouble.


Mamma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
The mother will always make sure he's healthy and hygienic.


You'll always be a baby to me
The mother sees him as her child, and will always want to protect him.


Mother, did it need to be so high?
Asks if the wall needs to be so high, perhaps questioning his own fears and insecurities.




Writer(s): George Roger Waters

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@robertsimmons7556

gotta love supernanny she takes no BS from any parent especially when it comes to disciplining the kids.

@kimsmith6342

I love when jo uses the tools of discipline and encouragment on the parents as well😂

@seekingtruth1110

Why do people like her call for help then argue over everything 🙄

@mireillestpierre7045

Whoever reading this personally, I think Supernanny is right for yelling at her because the only way she’s gonna learn is that Supernanny teaches her but the mother doesn’t want to learn she’s lazy that’s why..

@musicgirl97

Because they’re ungrateful and unappreciative.

@leahevans7550

Cause they’re lazy and want someone else to just “fix” the “bad” kids when it’s them that needs the work

@Marmar4

Because there Karen’s

@ShadowBunsShadowCult

@@leahevans7550 Yep. There's no such thing as bad kids. It's just bad parents that let their kids misbehave.

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@liorasitelman1856

Love her straight up no BS

@amymifsud7864

For some reason, the oldest daughter asks more responsible than her Mother

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