Your Mother Should Know
The Beatles Revival Band Lyrics


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Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago

Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (...know.)
Sing it again.
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago

Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (...know.)
Lift up your hearts and sing me a song

That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago

Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (Aaaah.)
Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (Aaaah.)

Sing it again.
Da-da-da-da...
Though she was born a long, long time ago

Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (Yeah.)
Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (Yeah.)




Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (Yeah.)

Overall Meaning

The Beatles Revival Band's song Your Mother Should Know is a nostalgic tune that encourages the listeners to get up and dance to a melody that was popular before their mother was even born. The singer asserts that although the song was created a long time ago, it remains timeless and worth celebrating. The song's title is a nod to the idea that our mothers, who were born before us, have seen and experienced more than us and should hence be respected and acknowledged for their knowledge and wisdom. The chorus repeats the words "Your mother should know" to emphasize the theme of reverence for mothers and their experience.


Furthermore, the song's lyrics appear to be an allusion to the pre-rock n' roll dance era, as the melody is heavily influenced by Broadway-style musicals of the 1920s and 1930s. The song's reference to a bygone era, as well as the use of the phrase "a long, long time ago," creates a sense of warmth and comfort that is reminiscent of a bygone era of music and dance.


Overall, Your Mother Should Know is about cherishing the past and the people in our lives who have lived through it. It is a celebration of nostalgia, a reminder to remain thankful and respectful of those who came before us, and a call to embrace the beauty of music and dance that transcends time.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's all get up and dance to a song
Let's celebrate and have a good time by dancing to a popular tune.


That was a hit before your mother was born.
This song has been around for a while, even before your mother was alive.


Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother was born a very long time ago in the past.


Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
It is expected that your mother should be aware and familiar with this song.


Your mother should know (...know.)
Your mother should know the lyrics, melody, and meaning of this song.


Sing it again.
Let's sing the song again to enjoy it more.


Lift up your hearts and sing me a song
Let's raise our spirits and sing joyfully together.


Your mother should know (Aaaah.)
It is common knowledge that your mother should be aware of this classic song.


Da-da-da-da...
Instrumental break.


Your mother should know (Yeah.)
Absolutely, your mother should be able to recognize and appreciate this timeless tune.


Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Again, it is expected that your mother should know this song well.


Your mother should know (Yeah.)
Without a doubt, your mother should be familiar with this iconic classic.


Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Once more, it is expected that your mother should be aware and appreciate this evergreen hit.


Your mother should know (Yeah.)
Your mother should definitely recognize and cherish this charming melody.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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