The band began in Vancouver in January 2005, when guitarist and vocalist Ryan Guldemond was at music school and wanted to start a band based around vocal-driven pop songs. He recruited his sister Molly along with a friend from college, Debra-Jean Creelman, to accompany his own vocals for the songs he had written, and the trio played as an acoustic act before adding drummer Kenton Loewen and bassist Jeremy Page.
The five members started off playing under the name Mother, and in the fall of 2005, they independently released a self-titled album. This debut album was recorded with Howard Redekopp, who had also worked with The New Pornographers and Tegan and Sara. When the Vancouver Province rated Mother as one of the top five BC bands to watch for in 2007, they began to receive acclaim for their debut album. Shortly thereafter, Mother landed a nationally broadcasted concert opening for K'naan and The Wailin' Jennys. In the summer of 2006, they opened for the Australian band, The Cat Empire, at the sold-out Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Later that year, they made their debut in central Canada at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on June 29 as well as in Toronto on July 1, Canada Day, at the Harbourfront Centre.
In October 2006, after playing a set at the Pop Montreal festival, Mother met with Last Gang Records and later signed a four-album contract. At that point the label encouraged the band to change their name to avoid legal issues, so rather than changing it completely they decided to simply rename themselves Mother Mother. On February 20, 2007, the band re-released its debut album under the new name, renaming the album Touch Up and including two new songs, as well as artwork and overdubs different from the original.
The band released their second album, O My Heart, in 2008. In December 3, it was announced that Debra-Jean Creelman had left Mother Mother, with the addition of a new singer/keyboardist, Jasmin Parkin, announced in January 2009.
Mother Mother's third album, Eureka, was released on March 15, 2011. The album's lead single, "The Stand," entered the Canada Singles Top 100 chart in May 2011 and peaked during that week at position 76. The album prompted a reviewer at the Toronto Star to describe the band as "evolving into orchestral harmonies and hip hop-influenced power ballads, as if Adam Lambert had joined The Dirty Projectors." On January 9, 2012, Kraft Foods launched a series of television commercials featuring the song "Bright Idea."
Mother Mother's fourth album, The Sticks, was released on September 18, 2012. It contains 14 tracks and was co-produced by band frontman Ryan Guldemond and producer Ben Kaplan. The first single, "Let's Fall in Love", was released on July 17, and the second single, "Bit By Bit" in December.
In 2014 the band signed with Universal Music Canada to produce their fifth album, Very Good Bad Thing, which was released on November 4, 2014. The first single from the album, "Get Out The Way" was released on July 15, 2014.
Mother Mother has since produced two more albums under Universal Music Canada. In February 2017 "No Culture" was released, with the first single "The Drugs" released November 4, 2016, and the second single "Love Stuck" released November 29.
In November 2018, "Dance and Cry" was released, the only single "Get Up" released on September 14.
Omen
Mother Mother Lyrics
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Make a boy feel a bit insane
From daffodils to acid rain
From Antichrist on a tidal wave
But that's alright, that's okay
I can look the other way
Upon a path of old primrose
Beyond the smoke and smoldering chrome
There lies a place I might call home
With a couple of sticks and a couple of stones
I'll dig a pit and lay my bones
The lyrics to Mother Mother’s song “Omen” express a sense of discomfort towards the state of the world. The phrase “Something about the world today” suggests a general unease with the current state of things. The mention of “acid rain” and the “antichrist on a tidal wave” suggest a sense of impending doom or destruction. Despite this, the singer seems to be able to cope with these troubling notions by “looking the other way”.
However, the lyrics also suggest a longing for a simpler, more natural existence. The mention of “old primrose” and “a couple of sticks and a couple of stones” suggest a desire to return to a simpler way of life, away from the complications and dangers of modern society. The line “I’ll dig a pit and lay my bones” suggests a desire for a connection to the earth and a willingness to accept mortality.
Overall, the lyrics of “Omen” express a sense of anxiety and disillusionment with the world as it currently exists, while also hinting at a desire to connect with nature and live a simpler life.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about the world today makes a boy feel a bit insane
The chaos and disorder in the world trigger feelings of madness and confusion in a young man.
From daffodils to acid rain to antichrist on a tidal wave
The range of disturbances in the world, from natural phenomena like flowers and rain to symbolic representations of evil and destruction, leave a lasting impact on the mind.
But that’s all right, that’s okay, I can look the other way
Despite the challenges and difficulties, one can choose to ignore them and remain unaffected to maintain personal balance and sanity.
Upon a path of old primrose, beyond the smoke and smoldering chrome
A journey through a path of beauty and simplicity, away from the noise and pollution of the modern world.
And the Pentagon and the fall of Rome
Two significant milestones of world history that mark major cultural and political shifts.
There lies a place I might call home
The search for a place of belonging and comfort, despite the challenges of living in the world.
With a couple of sticks and a couple of stones
The simple resources and materials needed to create a home and a life of one's own.
I’ll dig a pit and lay my bones
A determination to create a lasting legacy and home for oneself, even after death.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Ryan Guldemond
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@stormtheninja
(this is mainly for myself lol)
Something about the world today,
Makes a boy feel a bit insane,
From daffodils to acid rain,
From antichrist on a tidal wave,
But that's alright, that's ok,
I can look the other way,
Upon a path of old primrose, Beyond the smoke and the smoldering chrome,
And the pentagon and the fall of Rome,
There lies a place I might call home,
with a couple of sticks and a couple of stones,
I'll dig a pit and lay my bones.
@Camille-ie4vs
Lyrics
Something about the world today makes a boy feel a bit insane
From daffodils to acid rain to antichrist on a tidal wave
But that’s all right, that’s okay, I can look the other way
Upon a path of old primrose, beyond the smoke and smoldering chrome
And the Pentagon and the fall of Rome
There lies a place I might call home
With a couple of sticks and a couple of stones
I’ll dig a pit and lay my bones
@anomaleigh1694
Something about the world today,
Makes a boy feel a bit insane,
From daffodils to acid rain,
From antichrist on a tidal wave,
But that's alright, that's ok,
I can look the other way,
Upon a path of old primrose, Beyond the smoke and the smoldering chrome,
And the pentagon and the fall of Rome,
There lies a place I might call home,
with a couple of sticks and a couple of stones,
I'll dig a pit and lay my bones.
@delirium3703
Ngl the kid in the background makes it so cute but creepy
@liamsjamsyt1047
agreed
thanks
-the kid
@jollyplaguedoctor7512
This sounds like the perfect song to put in a trailer for a psychological thriller
@thecuttlekid2758
god, this song gives me chills, i love it...
@Marz589
I love this song. Its comforting in a melancholic sort of way.
@stormtheninja
(this is mainly for myself lol)
Something about the world today,
Makes a boy feel a bit insane,
From daffodils to acid rain,
From antichrist on a tidal wave,
But that's alright, that's ok,
I can look the other way,
Upon a path of old primrose, Beyond the smoke and the smoldering chrome,
And the pentagon and the fall of Rome,
There lies a place I might call home,
with a couple of sticks and a couple of stones,
I'll dig a pit and lay my bones.
@aidengary5748
The lyrics could just be a poem on their own, they're so good
@wawis231
This song needs to last longer<3
@diegovallejo3448
wawis231 yeah right?
@gorose9899
I think the fact that it's so short adds to the effect. Though, I do wish it were longer as well.