Mother's Little Helper
Rolling Stones Lyrics

What a drag it is getting old
The singer is expressing his frustration with the process of aging.

"Kids are different today," I hear ev'ry mother say
Mothers are noticing that their children have changed and may not have the same values and expectations as they did.

Mother needs something today to calm her down
The mother is seeking a solution to help her relax and feel less stressed.

And though she's not really ill, There's a little yellow pill
The mother doesn't have a physical illness, but still relies on medication to feel better.

She goes running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
She seeks comfort and relief in the medication.

And it helps her on her way, gets her through her busy day
The medication helps her cope with her daily responsibilities and gives her energy to get through the day.

"Things are different today," I hear ev'ry mother say
Once again, mothers are recognizing that the world has changed since they were young.

Cooking fresh food for a husband's just a drag
She's tired of cooking and takes shortcuts to save time and effort.

So she buys an instant cake and she burns her frozen steak
She tries to cut corners by buying pre-made food, but still struggles to cook it properly.

And goes running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
She still relies on medication to help her cope with her stress and anxiety.

And two help her on her way, get her through her busy day
Even with the shortcuts, she still needs the medication to help her manage her daily tasks.

Doctor please, some more of these, Outside the door, she took four more
She's addicted to the medication and asks for more from the doctor, and takes more than prescribed to experience its effects.

"Men just aren't the same today" I hear ev'ry mother say
Women feel that men have also changed and don't appreciate their efforts or understand their struggles.

They're so hard to satisfy, You can tranquilize your mind
Women feel that men are impossible to please and seek medication as a way to cope with the stress caused by trying to please them.

So go running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
Once again, women are seeking refuge in medication to cope with the pressures of life.

And four help you through the night, help to minimize your plight
The medication helps women cope with their struggles and gives them the strength to continue despite feeling overwhelmed.

"Life's just much too hard today," I hear ev'ry mother say
Mothers feel that life is too difficult and no longer holds the same joys as it once did.

The pursuit of happiness just seems a bore
Women feel that trying to find happiness is no longer worth the effort and seek medication as a way to cope with this realization.

And if you take more of those, you will get an overdose
The singer warns that taking too much medication can lead to dangerous consequences.

No more running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
The singer is saying that medication is not the answer to life's problems, and women should seek other ways to cope with their struggles.

They just helped you on your way, through your busy dying day
Medication may provide temporary relief, but it is not a solution to life's larger problems and struggles, which will ultimately lead to one's death.