After two singles, "Dance Tonight" and "Dont Mess with My Man", Dawn Robinson left and was replaced by Joi. The new line-up released the track "Without You". The group split up shortly after, releasing no other material.
Can't Stand Your Mother
Lucy Pearl Lyrics
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She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
[Raphael]
Christmas time came around
But now all I do is frown (frown, frown, frown)
I can't even talk to you on my own
Believe it or not (whispher)
And I can't even use my own damn phone
That why I can't stand your mama babe
I can't, can't stand your mother
She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
[Dawne]
I didn't really want to to go there (go there)
But your mama's in my head
In the closet
In the bedroom
Saying things that I can't bear
Telling me how I should live
Tell me how to raise my kid
Always want to borrow money
Got the nerve to act so funny
You better deal with her
Or you'll be living with her
'Cause I, cause I
I can't, can't stand your mother
She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
[Raphael]
Girl, your mama's wrong
Living with her daughter
When her ass is grown
Thought we were supposed
To be alone
All I want to do is wear
My own cologne
Well, well
[Dawne]
Your mama's just as bad
Needs to mind her business
With her nosy ass
Showing up uninvited
She ain't go no class
Complaining, always hating
About the things we have
Can't deal with that
[Repeat]
I can't, can't stand your mother
She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
I can't, can't stand your mother
She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
[Dawne]
I'm through with you
And your mama too
Get your walking shoes
Get to stepping fool
'Cause I'm through with you
So, through with you
And your mama too
Get your walking shoes
Get to stepping fool
'Cause I'm through with you
I can't, can't stand your mother
She's just so much in our business
And I can't really deal with it
I can't, can't stand your mother
Try to have you as a friend
But you've got to understand
"Can't Stand Your Mother" is a song by Lucy Pearl that captures the frustrations of the singer towards their partner's overbearing mother. The chorus repeatedly reiterates that the singer cannot stand their partner's mother because she is always concerned and involved in their business. The song starts with Raphael describing how he used to enjoy the holiday season but now he no longer does because of the partner's mother's constant presence. Raphael also reveals that he cannot even call his partner's phone without the mother answering. Dawne, on the other hand, is tormented by the constant nagging and interference of her partner's mother, who finds ways to impart her opinions on Dawne's life, including how to raise her kid, borrow her money, and act funny.
The lyrics highlight the struggles faced by couples whose in-laws, particularly mothers, are too domineering and judgmental. In this case, the mother's presence has become unbearable for the singer, and they seek their partner's intervention to address the issue, or else they will have to cut ties with their partner and their mother. The lyrics indicate how important it is for partners to create boundaries with their families, particularly their mothers, to avoid causing friction in their romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't, can't stand your mother
I cannot tolerate being around your mother
She's just so much in our business
She interferes in our personal matters and is too involved in our lives
And I can't really deal with it
It is challenging for me to handle the situation
Try to have you as a friend
I want to maintain a friendship with you
But you've got to understand
However, you need to acknowledge my feelings and perspective
I used to love when Christmas time came around
I used to enjoy the holiday season previously
But now all I do is frown (frown, frown, frown)
But now I feel unhappy and frustrated
I can't even talk to you on my own
I cannot have a conversation with you without your mother's interference
Believe it or not (whispher)
Believe it or not, this is the reality
And I can't even use my own damn phone
I cannot use my phone without her monitoring or interrupting
That's why I can't stand your mama babe
This is why I cannot tolerate being around your mother, honey
I didn't really want to go there (go there)
I did not want to bring this up (discuss this)
But your mama's in my head
But your mother is bothering me psychologically
In the closet
She is hiding something from me or keeping a secret
In the bedroom
She is involved in our intimate space or matters
Saying things that I can't bear
She is making comments that I cannot tolerate
Telling me how I should live
She is instructing me on how to lead my life
Tell me how to raise my kid
She is giving unsolicited advice on my parenting
Always want to borrow money
She is consistently asking for financial help
Got the nerve to act so funny
She has the audacity to behave strangely or curiously
You better deal with her
You need to address her behavior
Or you'll be living with her
Otherwise, you will be with her all the time
'Cause I, cause I
Because I cannot take her anymore
Girl, your mama's wrong
Your mother's behavior is unacceptable
Living with her daughter
She is living with her grown-up child
When her ass is grown
Despite being an adult, she behaves childishly
Thought we were supposed to be alone
We wanted privacy and to spend time just with each other
All I want to do is wear my own cologne
I want to have the freedom to wear my own fragrance
Your mama's just as bad
Your mother's behavior is equally unacceptable
Needs to mind her business
She should not pry into other people's affairs
With her nosy ass
With her intrusive behavior
Showing up uninvited
She comes over without being invited
She ain't go no class
She lacks manners or etiquette
Complaining, always hating
She is always grumbling and being negative
About the things we have
She envies what we have got
Can't deal with that
I cannot tolerate that behavior
I'm through with you
I am finished with you
And your mama too
And I cannot deal with your mother anymore
Get your walking shoes
Leave and do not come back
Get to stepping fool
Go away, ridiculous person
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music
Written by: CONESHA MONET OWENS, DAWN SHERRICE ROBINSON, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abedi Agyekum Pele
The best song on the album in my opinion
Peli
Absolutely true
Mikylah Bennett
How is this not more popular ? This was like my favorite song when it came out .
Yania Amber
2019 wsup still here classic πβ€π
Shinobi
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Lovelytrini82
Thank you, been looking for this!!!
Jaidyn Mayfield
Luvvvv this song
Demetris DeLucas
great song some people act like this
Bruce Anderson
Hot!!!! That's all. Here is 2021
John Ooten
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