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.
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Mother Mother Lyrics
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My little train of thought
Dip your tongue
Into my honey pot
I know what I have
Do you know what you got?
Jump on my train
The season's shifting
From cool to hot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
The famous people
They go out looking proud
They're standing right in front
A big and lonesome crowd
The famous people
They got their demons
I got my demons
But in me she's believing
Hey, famous people
Step on my train
We'll make a movie
And it will be the real thing
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
I'm living life
To a pulse that's hot
The foolish people, they are so lovely
They got this way of doing everything politely
Hey, foolish people, you foolish lot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
The lyrics to Mother Mother's song Train of Thought are both enigmatic and provocative. The opening line "Jump on my train, my little train of thought" immediately grabs the listener's attention as the singer invites us to join him in a journey of his own unravelling thoughts. The phrase 'train of thought' suggests a stream of consciousness, a continuous flow of ideas that perhaps the listener has never considered before. The singer's plea for his listener to 'Dip your tongue into my honey pot' is a bold sexual reference, highlighting the sensual and even seductive nature of the song.
As the song continues, the singer shifts his attention to the seasons, acknowledging that things are changing. The transition from 'cool to hot' suggests that perhaps the singer is feeling lustful or passionate about something, again alluding to the sensual nature of the song. The mention of 'famous people' further highlights this, as the singer acknowledges that even people in the limelight have their own personal demons. Despite this, he believes that others should join him on his journey.
The song ends with an invitation to jump on his train again, but this time also addressing the 'foolish people' as they are 'so lovely.' The use of the word 'foolish' perhaps refers to people who live for the moment, who are spontaneous, and who are not chained by their own thoughts or personal demons. Overall, Train of Thought is a song that invites the listener to join the singer in a journey of self-discovery, filled with sexual, sensual, and enigmatic undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump on my train
Join me on my journey through my thoughts and ideas
My little train of thought
My personal stream of consciousness and ideas
Dip your tongue
Engage with me on a deeper level
Into my honey pot
Experience the sweetness and richness of my thoughts
I know what I have
I'm aware of my thoughts and ideas
Do you know what you got?
Are you self-aware and in touch with your own thoughts and ideas?
The season's shifting
A change is happening
From cool to hot
From a calm state to a passionate state
The famous people
Celebrities and public figures
They go out looking proud
They present themselves with confidence and pride
They're standing right in front
They are in the public eye and under scrutiny
A big and lonesome crowd
Despite being surrounded by many people, they are still lonely
They got their demons
They have their own struggles and personal demons
I got my demons
I also have my own struggles
But in me she's believing
Despite my flaws, there is someone who still has faith in me
Hey, famous people
Addressing the celebrities and public figures
Step on my train
Join my journey and let's collaborate
We'll make a movie
We'll create something meaningful and authentic
And it will be the real thing
It will be genuine and true to ourselves
I'm living life
I'm experiencing all that life has to offer
To a pulse that's hot
With excitement and passion
The foolish people, they are so lovely
Those who are carefree and unafraid to be themselves are endearing
They got this way of doing everything politely
They have a unique approach to how they interact with the world
Hey, foolish people, you foolish lot
Addressing those who march to the beat of their own drum
Jump on my train
Join me on my journey and share your unique perspective
My little train, my train of thought
My personal stream of consciousness and ideas
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Molly Guldemond, Ryan Guldemond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Jump on my train
My little train of thought
Dip your tongue
Into my honey pot
I know what I have
Do you know what you got?
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
The season's shifting
From cool to hot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
The famous people
They go out looking proud
They're standing right in front
A big and lonesome crowd
The famous people
They got their demons
I got my demons
But in me she's believing
Hey, famous people
Step on my train
We'll make a movie
And it will be the real thing
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
I'm living life
To a pulse that's hot
The foolish people
They are so lovely
They got this way of doing everything politely
Hey foolish people
You foolish lot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
@tsukishimakeianypronouns8054
Lyrics:
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
Dip your tongue
Into my honey pot
I know what I have
Do you know what you got?
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
The season's shifting
From cool to hot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
The famous people
They go out looking proud
They're standing right in front
A big and lonesome crowd
The famous people
They got their demons
I got my demons
But in me she's believing
Hey, famous people
Step on my train
We'll make a movie
And it will be the real thing
Jump on my train
My little train of thought
I'm living life
To a pulse that's hot
The foolish people, they are so lovely
They got this way of doing everything politely
Hey, foolish people, you foolish lot
Jump on my train
My little train, my train of thought
@nevereverr
i love how the little "woo woo!" sounds like a train whistle <3
@Nirufion1975
hhahahahaah
@neondennon
The little noises you can hear from the guitar make me so happy. I don’t play, but I’m guessing it’s from the hand moving along the strings? Just knowing that’s an instrument that’s really being played, it feels so real to me. Imperfections really can be some of the most beautiful things.
@denizunveren4979
aww mannn i wish i had discovered mother mother sooner :'(
@elianhedrick6100
Same
@peppermint3943
Same👁👅👁
@sgtdrobo5678
Try Paper Glass https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=OLAK5uy_nST7uDVK0VsjFkOmEiKPnlOgNUz_41Aa0&v=tn-HTxHpxDU&feature=youtu.be
@pacidraws3563
they just released new stuff! :D
@denizunveren4979
@@pacidraws3563 yep! I've listened to them they're amazing as always :D
@s0nicsilver
"I got my demons/but in me she's believing" I love these lines so much. I don't even know why.