1. The Amazons… Read Full Bio ↴There are several the bands with the name The Amazons
1. The Amazons is an alternative rock band from Reading, UK. Their debut EP 'Don't You Wanna' was released in October 2015.
2. The Amazons (formed in Michigan, 2002) is an American avant-garde band, who has the incredible goal of changing the face of modern music. They released their first album, "The Wrong Paths, New & Terrible" in early 2006, and are currently working on a much-anticipated follow-up, entitled "Jazz Hand Mary".
The band is a trio of girls (Zevva, Xavi, & Qug), and they have had absolutely no line-up changes. The group hopes to continue making records long into the future.
Mother
The Amazons Lyrics
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But I give them all my loving anyway
If God won't forgive me
I'm not the only one to make amends
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can eraseAll that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
Cheats try to judge me
But I can see the sins that stain your smile
Friends say I gotta see reason
But I'm crawling out of the city
I'm tired of bowing to preachers all the time
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can erase
All that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
Friends say I gotta see reason
I'm crawling out of the city
I'm tired of bowing to preachers
Can't fight, so be a believer
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can erase
All that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
The song "Mother" by The Amazons seems to be a commentary on the pressures and expectations that society places on individuals. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that their friends may not approve of their actions, but they still choose to love them anyway. The second verse speaks to the hypocrisy of those who judge the singer, with a nod to religious figures who preach about forgiveness but may not always practice it themselves. The chorus is a plea to the singer's mother to understand that their actions are a result of their own agency and not something they can control.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to maintain one's own identity and integrity in the face of societal expectations, pressures, and hypocrisy. The singer wants to be true to themselves and live their life on their own terms, rather than conforming to what others expect of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends wanna kill me
My friends are angry with me and want to hurt me
But I give them all my loving anyway
Despite my friends being angry with me, I still show them love and kindness
If God won't forgive me
If I am unable to receive forgiveness from God
I'm not the only one to make amends
I am not the only person who needs to make things right
Mother, it's not in my hands
Mother, I cannot control this situation
Try to understand, it's only 'cause I can
Please try to understand that I am doing what I can
Fools believe they can erase
Some people believe they can undo what they've done
All that they've done wrong
All of the mistakes they've made
But I don't wanna be their son
I do not want to be affiliated with those people
Cheats try to judge me
People who have been dishonest try to criticize me
But I can see the sins that stain your smile
I can see the evil and wrongdoing behind your seemingly happy facade
Friends say I gotta see reason
My friends are telling me I need to be more logical and reasonable
But I'm crawling out of the city
I am leaving the urban environment where these problems exist
I'm tired of bowing to preachers all the time
I am tired of constantly submitting to religious leaders
Can't fight, so be a believer
Since I cannot fight against these issues, I will focus on my beliefs instead
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Mother, it's not in my hands
Mother, I cannot control this situation
Try to understand, it's only 'cause I can
Please try to understand that I am doing what I can
Fools believe they can erase
Some people believe they can undo what they've done
All that they've done wrong
All of the mistakes they've made
But I don't wanna be their son
I do not want to be affiliated with those people
Mother
A plea to the mother figure to understand the situation
Mother
A continuation of the plea to the mother figure to understand the situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matt Thomson, Chris Alderton, Elliot Briggs, Joe Emmett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheAmazonsForever
Mother Lyrics
Friends, wanna kill me
but I give them all my loving anyway
If God, won’t forgive
I’m not the only one to make a mess
Mother,
it’s not in my hands
try to understand
it’s only cos I can
Fools,
think they can erase
all that they’ve done wrong
but I don’t wanna be that son
Cheats, try to judge me
but I can see the sins that stain your smile
Friends say, I’ve gotta see reason
but I’m crawling out of the ceiling
I’m tired of bowing to preachers all the time
Mother,
it’s not in my hands
try to understand
it’s only cos I can
Fools,
think they can erase
all that they’ve done wrong
but I don’t wanna be that son
Friends say, I’ve gotta see reason
but I’m crawling out of the ceiling
I’m tired of bowing to preachers
can’t find something to believe in
@danmeade6428
[Verse 1]
Friends wanna kill me
But I give them all my loving anyway
If God won't forgive me
I'm not the only one to make amends
[Chorus]
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can erase
All that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
[Verse 2]
Cheats try to judge me
But I can see the sins that stain your smile
Friends say I gotta see reason
But I'm crawling out of the city
I'm tired of bowing to preachers all the time
[Chorus]
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can erase
All that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
[Bridge]
Friends say I gotta see reason
I'm crawling out of the city
I'm tired of bowing to preachers
Can't fight, so be a believer
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
[Chorus]
Mother, it's not in my hands
Try to understand it's only 'cause I can
Fools believe they can erase
All that they've done wrong
But I don't wanna be their son
Mother
Mother
@TheAmazonsForever
Mother Lyrics
Friends, wanna kill me
but I give them all my loving anyway
If God, won’t forgive
I’m not the only one to make a mess
Mother,
it’s not in my hands
try to understand
it’s only cos I can
Fools,
think they can erase
all that they’ve done wrong
but I don’t wanna be that son
Cheats, try to judge me
but I can see the sins that stain your smile
Friends say, I’ve gotta see reason
but I’m crawling out of the ceiling
I’m tired of bowing to preachers all the time
Mother,
it’s not in my hands
try to understand
it’s only cos I can
Fools,
think they can erase
all that they’ve done wrong
but I don’t wanna be that son
Friends say, I’ve gotta see reason
but I’m crawling out of the ceiling
I’m tired of bowing to preachers
can’t find something to believe in
@myth333
I love your band so much, my fav song is black magic 😍😍😍
@andrea8381
You guys are amazing, I saw you at Mad Cool and I totally fell in love with your music. Thank you for that incredible show!
@sarahgarratt6235
Absolutely love this album future dust and Self titled album you don't disappoint lads keep doing what you do best and keep releasing amazing songs.
Also loved seeing yous live at Birmingham institute it was amazing (we was carrying Subway food and had magazines in our hand - if you remember). Anyways nice to see you hopefully get your two albums and hopefully get them signed by yourselves or online 😃😃
@sarahgarratt6235
Also thanks for the lyrics so me and everyone can sing along with yourselves
@miketucson456
Oh, Thanks! 😋
@CEEJLESS
Never felt so epic walking down the street with this in my headphones. Was only going to get a cheese sarnie from aldi.
@DM-op3rn
lmfo 🤣👍
@AZIZAxBLUE
😂😂😂
@thelberht2817
I blast it out at work many other tradesmen ask for the song. such a good song ! :)