Mama's Boy
Suzi Quatro Lyrics

By the way he looks across his shoulder
Observing the way he peers over his shoulder gives the notion that he constantly seeks approval.

And the way he sees things through his eyes
His perspective is uniquely influenced by his mother's teachings and advice.

It's impossible to disguise
His reliance on his mother is obvious and cannot be concealed.

He's a mama's boy
He excessively depends on his mother for support and guidance.

So confusing to my sense of humour
His behavior, which lacks masculinity, is perplexing and doesn't fit conventional societal norms.

Is the way he hurts so easily
He is incredibly sensitive to criticism or any negative feedback from his partner.

Anyone can see he's a mama's boy
It is apparent to others that his behavior is influenced by his close relationship with his mother.

Firstly he holds me too softly
His embrace is too gentle, lacking passion and strength.

Then he touches me barely
His physical contact is timid, cautious, and lacking intensity.

Mama's boy
Reiterating that his behavior is driven by his relationship with his mother, rather than his sense of self.

Then he loves me too quickly
He falls in love too easily and excessively, without truly understanding the meaning of love.

Always everything but manly
He behaves in ways that stereotypically signify femininity, which is contrary to traditional masculinity.

It's a funny kind of situation
The relationship between him and his mother, and how it affects his behavior, is ironic and not conducive to a healthy adult relationship.

Can't relate to what is happpening
His behavior doesn't make sense, and it's hard to comprehend how his relationship with his mother affects his life.

I'm tired of making time with a mama's boy
His inability to prioritize his romantic relationships and the excessive involvement of his mother is exhausting and frustrating.

It's an insult to my sense of living
His lack of traditional masculinity is insulting and offensive to the societal norms and beliefs that the artist has internalized.

When it seems I'm doin' all the giving
The artist feels like she is putting more effort into the relationship than he is, making it feel one-sided and imbalanced.

I can't waste one more night
The singer is fed up and no longer willing to endure this unhealthy relationship.

Well she tied him to her apron strings
The mother is overly controlling and doesn't allow her son to live an independent and mature life.

Now he needs her advice on everything
The mother still has an excessive influence over her son's life, making him incapable of making decisions on his own.

Oh anyone can see he's a mama's boy
His reliance on his mother is so apparent that others can easily see it.

Don't know why he gets involved with women
His excessive dependence on his mother and the lack of traditional masculinity leads to confusion about his sexual orientation.

He's a closet case with all the trimmings
He is not open about his sexual orientation or romantic relationships, which is likely influenced by his relationship with his mother.

He's such a pretty thing
His physical appearance is conventionally attractive, yet his lack of traditional masculinity contradicts societal expectations.

Na Na Na Na Na Na Mama's Boy
Asserting the main subject of the song and his excessive reliance on his mother throughout.