<… Read Full Bio ↴Ricky Montgomery was born in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1993.
His father was a gaffer and his mother, a teacher. He moved to St. Louis with his mother in 2005 and began playing in bands around West St. Louis County at the age of 14. Before his solo work, he released music with local St. Louis bands Adversary In Arms, Carpathia, and Henry On The Run.
After achieving success on Vine, Montgomery released his debut EP Caught On The Moon in the summer of 2014. Later, he extended the EP into a full debut album: Montgomery Ricky.
Ricky has stated that he uses he/they pronouns.
Mom
Ricky Montgomery Lyrics
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It did tone (You got the tone?)
It toned me! (It toned?)
Honey, I accidentally dialed you, I- (It's a butt dial)
It was a butt- actually, it wasn′t a butt dial
It was a finger dial, but whatever
Yes, it was, it was an accident, I love you honey
(Ooh) Just say your finger touched my butt
Okay, I, I love you honey, bye
I wanna settle, Uhh-uhh
Oh no, I've still not hung up yet
What is wrong with my phone? (Down)
It's still not off! Turn it off and on, Hold on! (With you)
With you
Okay, I′ll turn the whole thing off, but it′s still on (Uhh-uhh)
The song "Mom" by Ricky Montgomery is a tender, introspective piece on the emotional tumult of familial relations, specifically the relationship between the artist and his mother. The lyrics revolve around a voicemail that Ricky's mother leaves him, expressing love and care but muddled with confusion, frustration, and a hint of subtext that is avoided. The conversation begins with Ricky's mother accidentally dialing him, and the subsequent conversation is recorded as a voicemail. The words that are spoken indicate a hint of awkwardness between the mother and her son, with a sense of estrangement and maybe even distance caused by the passing of time and different life experiences.
The lyrics are poetic and evocative, expressing a range of emotions that are heartfelt and genuine. The spoken word dialogue between the mother and son adds authenticity to the track, almost as if the listener is a third-party eavesdropping on their conversation. Overall, the song is a sensitive and empathetic observation of the artist's relationship with his parents, specifically the complex unspoken feelings that often accompany such relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi Ricky, it's your mother and I just accidentally
Ricky's mother is calling him by accident.
It did tone (You got the tone?)
Ricky's mother accidentally called him and heard the ringtone.
It toned me! (It toned?)
Ricky's mother accidentally called herself.
Honey, I accidentally dialed you, I- (It's a butt dial)
Ricky's mother explains that she accidentally called him.
It was a butt- actually, it wasn't a butt dial
Ricky's mother corrects herself and says that it wasn't a butt dial.
It was a finger dial, but whatever
Ricky's mother explains that she dialed his number by accident with her finger.
Yes, it was, it was an accident, I love you honey
Ricky's mother reassures him that it was an accident and expresses her love to him.
(Ooh) Just say your finger touched my butt
Ricky sarcastically jokes that his mother intentionally called him because her finger accidentally touched her butt.
That is really a bad message to leave on a voicemail (Ooh)
Ricky comments that his mother's previous joke wouldn't have been appropriate to leave on a voicemail.
Okay, I, I love you honey, bye
Ricky's mother says her goodbyes to him.
I wanna settle, Uhh-uhh
Ricky starts singing a new part of the song.
Oh no, I've still not hung up yet
Ricky realizes that his mother hasn't hung up the phone yet.
What is wrong with my phone? (Down)
Ricky wonders why the phone isn't working properly.
It's still not off! Turn it off and on, Hold on! (With you)
Ricky tries to turn the phone off and on again.
Okay, I'll turn the whole thing off, but it's still on (Uhh-uhh)
Ricky continues singing the song and expresses his frustration with the phone not turning off completely.
Writer(s): Ricky Montgomery
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@estdojka1506
sobbing, screaming, playing in traffic. I love your mom so much
@connorinthecorner1459
This so cute. This makes me miss my mom so much 😢
@maplequeen1
This is precious
@kattpp7569
I LOVE YOU RICKY
@vannatheartist
She's so sweet 🥺
@octavia5906
Now I’m crying even harder 😭
@cc-do2df
I LOVE THIS RICKY ONG
@darknessie4482
Good job ricky
@blckasta7491
My favorite 💝
@Alia-ll8qb
RICKY, TE AMO