I've Lost My Mummy
Rolf Harris Lyrics
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people were everywhere,
Suddenly business was brought to a stop
when a terrible yell hit the air...
[chorus]
I've lost my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa,
I've lost my mummy.
I've lost my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa,
I've lost my mummy!
ub, ub hup ub hup hup ub hup hup ub.
People all gathered to look at the lad,
patted him on the head.
[Woman] Where was your mummy, when you saw her last?
Turning to her the boy said...
[repeat chorus]
Down came the manager to fix up the mess,
took the small boy aside,
[Manager] Come on now lad, let's have your name and address,
With a lungful of air he replied...
[repeat chorus]
Well just then his mother appeared on the spot,
gave him a hefty whack [sound of smack]
[Mother] That oughta teach you to go and get lost!
and the little boy's voice floated back...
I've FOUND my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa,
I've found my mummy.
[deep, indrawn sob]
I've found my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa,
I've found my mummy!
No mummy, I don't want to go, no mummy I don't want to, no mummy!
[applause]
The song "I've Lost My Mummy" by Rolf Harris tells a simple story of a young child who has lost his mother in a big shop. The chaos that ensues as people gather to help the child find his mother is emphasized by the lyrics "people were everywhere, suddenly business was brought to a stop when a terrible yell hit the air." The child's desperation is apparent as he repeatedly sings the chorus "I've lost my mummy," but eventually, she appears and whacks him for getting lost. The song ends with the child singing "I've found my mummy" but now, he is hesitant and resistant to going with her.
The lyrics represent the fear and distress that a child can experience when separated from their parents or loved ones in a public place, which could also resonate with adults. The song also highlights the importance of being aware of where one's children are in public places to prevent them from getting lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like the inside of any big shop,
The place was bustling with people just like any other store.
people were everywhere,
The whole place was jam-packed with people.
Suddenly business was brought to a stop when a terrible yell hit the air...
The chaos came to a sudden stop when a loud scream was heard.
[chorus] I've lost my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa, I've lost my mummy. [deep, indrawn sob] I've lost my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa, I've lost my mummy! ub, ub hup ub hup hup ub hup hup ub.
The boy was crying and screaming that he had lost his mother, making a scene in the store.
People all gathered to look at the lad, patted him on the head.
People crowded around the boy, trying to comfort him.
[Woman] Where was your mummy, when you saw her last? Turning to her the boy said...
A woman asked the boy where he last saw his mother, and the boy answered.
[repeat chorus]
The boy repeated that he had lost his mother and continued to cry.
Down came the manager to fix up the mess, took the small boy aside, [Manager] Come on now lad, let's have your name and address, With a lungful of air he replied...
The manager came to handle the situation, asking for the boy's name and address which the boy provided after taking a deep breath.
[repeat chorus]
The boy continued crying and repeating that he had lost his mother.
Well just then his mother appeared on the spot, gave him a hefty whack [sound of smack] [Mother] That oughta teach you to go and get lost! and the little boy's voice floated back...
The mother suddenly appeared and hit the boy for getting lost. She scolded him and his voice trailed off.
I've FOUND my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa, I've found my mummy. [deep, indrawn sob] I've found my mummy, a-ha-ha-haaaa, I've found my mummy! No mummy, I don't want to go, no mummy I don't want to, no mummy!
The boy then corrected himself and announced that he had found his mother, but still didn't want to leave her side.
[applause]
The audience applauded the happy resolution of the boy finding his mother.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROLF HARRIS
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@jenniemacaulaykirkland7044
I haven’t heard this song for years. Used to make me cry when I was a kid with laughter, and it still does. I’m 52 this year, and it still makes me cry with laughter. XX
@johnpalmer849
Rolf is and always will be a talented entertainer.
@Manguwu9895
100% shame he’s a pedo
@johnpalmer849
@@Manguwu9895 he certainly made some poor choices and was unfaithful to his wife, but I don't believe he was guilty of the charges he was accused of. He was acquitted of some and much of the other evidence was questionable. He certainly was not another Jimmy Saville. Today, just touching a girl can be interpreted as "assault", whereas in the 60s, 70s & 80's it was not seen that way.
@specialized29er86
Growing up in the 60's we loved Rolf his TV programs and all his songs and still do.
@Biogeology
Sunrise 🌅 in the morning ❤
@verticalsmurf
I've never heard this one, but I love it! I reckon if everyone thinks back far back enough, everyone would have had a 'I lost my Mummy;' moment. Rolf is a national treasure!
@TheMickiNicki
Hillarious song!!!!!!! My Italian teacher did it in the teachers' schol play!!!! I laughed so hard!!!!!!!
@2gether843
i cried with laughter as achild listening to that song. i still do . one of my favs
@bridgets.6464
I still hum it quietly to myself when I hear some kid acting up in the supermarket. Usually at the point where it goes 'just then his mother appeared on the spot, gave him a hefty whack whew-PAC- OW!!!' :D