The Blues Brothers are an American blues band founded in 1978 by comedians … Read Full Bio ↴The Blues Brothers are an American blues band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues and harpist/vocalist Elwood Blues, fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of Saturday Night Live.

The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.

After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.

Do You Love Me : Mother Popcorn
The Blues Brothers Lyrics

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Some like 'em short, some like 'em tall
Some like 'em thin, skinny legs and all
I like 'em buttered, I like 'em proud
Now when they walk, you know they'll draw a crowd
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
Whatcha say, whatcha say
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
One more, gimme, gimme

See - well, you gotta have a mother for me, hey
Popcorn, popcorn, cheese cake, cheese cake
Honey, I can't see ya, yeah, baby
Listen here
Some like 'em short, some like 'em tall
Some like 'em thin, skinny legs and all
I like 'em buttered, I like 'em proud
And when they walk, you know they'll draw a crowd
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
Said you gotta have a mother for me
Said you gotta have a mother for me
And you gotta have a mother for me
Gotta have a mother, said you gotta have, said you gotta have,
Said you gotta have, said you gotta have
She got to use what she got to get just what she wants
She got to use what she got to get just what she wants
She got to use what she got to get just what she wants
She got to use what she got to get get get g-g-g-get
What it is, what it is, just what it is
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
Let's get outta here
See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
Gotta have a mother for me
Gotta have a mother for me
Said you gotta have a mother, gotta have a mother
Said ya gotta have, gotta have, gotta have, gotta have,

Gotta have, gotta have, gotta have oooooh
Ooooh honey you gotta have a mother for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song are quite suggestive and flirtatious, with the singer describing the physical attributes they like in a partner - short or tall, slim or curvy - and expressing their admiration for those who are confident and draw a crowd when they walk. The repeated refrain "See - well, you gotta have a mother for me" is a reference to the James Brown song "Mother Popcorn," which is interpolated in this version of the song (hence the title "Do You Love Me/Mother Popcorn"). In the context of the song, the "mother" could be interpreted as a stand-in for a desirable woman who possesses the qualities the singer finds attractive.

Throughout the song, the lyrics are punctuated by exclamations like "Popcorn, popcorn, cheese cake, cheese cake" and "She got to use what she got to get just what she wants," which add to the playful, innuendo-laden tone. Overall, the song is a celebration of physical attraction and the power of confident women to turn heads.

Line by Line Meaning

Some like 'em short, some like 'em tall
Different people have different preferences for physical appearance, such as height

Some like 'em thin, skinny legs and all
Some people prefer thinner body types

I like 'em buttered, I like 'em proud
The singer prefers confident and self-assured partners

Now when they walk, you know they'll draw a crowd
The artist is attracted to individuals who have a certain level of charisma and attention-grabbing qualities

See - well, you gotta have a mother for me
The artist is emphasizing the importance of finding a partner who fits their specific desires and preferences

Whatcha say, whatcha say
The singer is asking if the listener agrees or understands

One more, gimme, gimme
The singer is asking for more of what they are looking for in a partner

Popcorn, popcorn, cheese cake, cheese cake
These items may be symbolic of certain qualities or traits the artist is looking for in a partner

Honey, I can't see ya, yeah, baby
This line may be a flirtatious comment directed at a potential partner

She got to use what she got to get just what she wants
The artist is acknowledging that sometimes people use their physical attributes to attain their desires or goals

What it is, what it is, just what it is
This line may be a commentary on the straightforward nature of the singer's desires and expectations in a partner

Let's get outta here
This may be a comment on leaving a current location or situation in search of a more compatible partner

Gotta have a mother for me
The singer is reiterating the importance of finding a partner who fits their specific desires and preferences

Said ya gotta have, gotta have, gotta have, gotta have, Gotta have, gotta have, gotta have oooooh
This line may be a repetition of the importance of finding a specific partner with the desired qualities

Ooooh honey you gotta have a mother for me
The singer is emphasizing that finding a compatible partner is essential for their own happiness and satisfaction

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, JAMES BROWN

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