Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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Daddy says mommy walking out the door,
Sister says she's getting married to escape,
Brother says enlisting sounds just great.
Me, I don't know who to believe,
Me, I don't know how to maintain the world that used to be.
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone.
When you're eight and your family's dying,
When you're hurt, but too scared to cry,
What on earth can you do to find release?
God, what is...what is happening to me?
'Cause, me, I don't know...I don't know who to believe,
Me, I don't know how to maintain the world that used to be.
'Cause everyone is leaving me,
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone, everyone.
Daddy shrugs and slowly turns away,
Mommy says, "God, why did it end this way?"
Can our family really die so fast?
Is love a thing...a thing that just won't last?
Me, I don't know who to believe,
Me, I don't know how to receive the love that used to be.
'Cause everyone is leaving me,
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone is leaving me,
Everyone.
God, please don't leave me.
"Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore" by Resurrection Band is a poignant and emotional song that jolts the listeners' mind and hits at the core of their heart with its raw and vulnerable theme - family disintegration through divorce. The song begins with the horrifying revelation that the mother doesn't love the father anymore, and the father is prepared to move out of the family. The younger daughter is planning to get married, hoping to escape the family's misery, while the elder brother is contemplating enlisting. Then the song moves to the persona's voice, an innocent eight-year-old child caught up in the middle of a family breaking apart, unable to comprehend the situation.
He is confused, not knowing whom to believe, and how to maintain the familiar world that he used to know before. Everyone around him is leaving, and he is left to cope with the fallout, with no help in sight. The persona expresses his pain and agony, longing for God not to leave him, hoping that there is someone to care for him. The song ends with the parents' dialogue, where the father silently walks away, and the mother cries out to God, seeking answers for the tragedy that has befallen their family.
This song is a powerful commentary on the impact of divorce on families, especially children. The accompanying music, with its intense and haunting melody, complements the lyrics' dark and emotional content, making it a memorable track. The song's themes and lyrics have become even more relevant over the years as divorce rates have increased and the effects of broken families are more visible in society. It engages with the listener on a deep emotional level and reminds them of the fragility of relationships and how precious it is to hold on to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mommy says she don't love daddy anymore,
The mother claims that she no longer loves her husband.
Daddy says mommy walking out the door,
The father acknowledges that the mother is leaving him.
Sister says she's getting married to escape,
The sister plans to marry in order to escape the family situation.
Brother says enlisting sounds just great.
The brother thinks joining the military is a good idea.
Me, I don't know who to believe,
The artist is unsure of who to trust or listen to.
Me, I don't know how to maintain the world that used to be.
The singer is struggling to maintain some sense of normalcy during this difficult time.
'Cause everyone is leaving me,
The singer feels abandoned as everyone in their family is leaving.
When you're eight and your family's dying,
The artist is only eight years old and their family is falling apart.
When you're hurt, but too scared to cry,
The artist is in emotional pain but afraid to express it.
What on earth can you do to find release?
The artist is unsure of how to find emotional release from their pain.
God, what is...what is happening to me?
The singer is questioning what is happening to their family and their own emotions.
'Cause everyone is leaving me,
The artist again expresses their feelings of abandonment and loneliness.
Daddy shrugs and slowly turns away,
The father shows no emotional response and turns away from the family.
Mommy says, "God, why did it end this way?"
The mother questions how their family ended up in this situation.
Can our family really die so fast?
The singer questions how quickly their family fell apart.
Is love a thing...a thing that just won't last?
The artist questions the concept of love and why it didn't last for their family.
Me, I don't know who to believe,
Again, the artist expresses their confusion over who to trust.
Me, I don't know how to receive the love that used to be.
The singer no longer knows how to accept the love that once existed in their family.
'Cause everyone is leaving me,
The singer still feels abandoned and alone.
God, please don't leave me.
The artist makes a plea to God to not abandon them as well.
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rob Willis
This is the song that got me onto Rez. I first heard this song about thirty odd years ago... Heard it again recently & I couldn't stop crying.... Too many home truths
George Wade
super sad
George Wade
very moving song for sure man...I also know this album from way back
Damon Millar
forgot how much i loved rez.... first christian hard rock/metal tape i bought. truly a talented, blessed ministry.
Richard Whitt
I love this band!
NumptyDumpty
First heard this track 30 odd years ago as a teenager, never thinking I'd end up being the Daddy in this scenario. Listening to it now, so many regrets...
CWB900
I saw the Rez Band at SMU when I was visiting a friend At Christ for the Nations and they were awesome! That was in 1983 and their songs still resonate in my head. Thanks for uploading!
CWB900
@MegaSmoran Cool! It was awesome! I loved Dallas, everyone was friendly.
MegaSmoran
I was at that concert! :)
Jon Prepchuk
I was at CFNI 90-92.