Mother
Wright Luther And The Wrongs Lyrics
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Mother do you think they'll like this song?
Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooh, ah
Mother should I build the wall?
Mother should I trust the government?
Mother will they put me in the firing mine?
Ooh ah
Is it just a waste of time?
Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all your nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all her fears into you
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby
Of course mama's gonna help build the wall
Mother do you think she's good enough?
For me?
Mother do you think she's dangerous
To me?
Mother will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooh ah
Mother will she break my heart?
Hush now baby, baby don't you cry
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Mama's gonna wait up until you get in
Mama will always find out where you've been
Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby
You'll always be baby to me
Mother, did it need to be so high?
The song "Mother" by Wright Luther and The Wrongs is a poignant and introspective exploration of the relationship between a mother and her child. The lyrics express the concerns and worries of a child who is seeking guidance and protection from their mother in the midst of a world riddled with uncertainty and danger. The song begins with the child asking whether their mother believes that someone will drop the atomic bomb on them. The child then asks for their mother's advice on a series of other existential questions such as whether to build walls, trust the government, or run for president.
The chorus of the song provides a comforting response from the mother, assuring the child that she will take care of them and keep them protected. The mother promises to make all of their nightmares come true and keep them warm and secure under her wing. She also promises to keep their girlfriends in check and always know where they have been. The song closes with the child asking whether the wall had to be built so high, symbolizing the barriers that exist in society between people and the isolation that can result from such division.
Overall, "Mother" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that touches on universal themes of love, protection, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging in an ever-changing and unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Asks if there's any chance for the crazy warmongers out there to start a nuclear disaster
Mother do you think they'll like this song?
Asks if the government or the establishment will allow and appreciate this sort of rebellious music
Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Wonders if those in power will attempt to suppress and subjugate his subversive ideas
Mother should I build the wall?
Asks if building walls of self-preservation, xenophobia, and social isolationism is an ideal solution
Mother should I run for President?
Contemplates if joining the corrupt political system could actually make a change, or will he become a part of the problem
Mother should I trust the government?
Questions if the government, that has some dark secrets, can be trusted wholly
Mother will they put me in the firing mine?
Wonders if those in power can catch him and execute him mercilessly for his rebellious works
Is it just a waste of time?
Raises the question if fighting against the unjust and corrupt system will ultimately lead to anything
Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry
Assures that there will always be a protective mother figure for him to seek solace
Mama's gonna make all your nightmares come true
The mother figure here will try to impart her worst fears and anxieties to the child to keep him away from harm
Mama's gonna put all her fears into you
Emphasizes on the oppressive and overprotective nature of the mother here
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
The mother will make sure that the child does not experience life independently or learn vital lessons that would help him grow
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
The mother won't allow him to explore, take risks and succeed, but he may express himself artistically - something that won't challenge the status quo much
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Assures that the mother will provide comfort and shelter, but at a cost of limiting his growth and opportunities
Of course mama's gonna help build the wall
Reinforces the idea that the mother desperately wants to keep him shielded and protected and will support the idea of building walls of isolation
Mother do you think she's good enough? For me?
Asks if any girlfriend of his will meet the mother's high expectations and standards
Mother do you think she's dangerous to me?
Wonders if any girlfriend of his could compromise his safety or distract him from his mission
Mother will she tear your little boy apart?
Asks if any girl could cause harm to him or turn him away from her
Mother will she break my heart?
Questions if love is a risk worth taking - a venture that could either lead him to great joy or shattering pain
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
The mother will not only judge and scrutinize each girlfriend but also act as a vigilant spy for her child
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
The mother will try to protect him from worldly harm, but also cuts him off from genuine experiences and lessons
Mama's gonna wait up until you get in
The mother will not only be watchful, she will be intrusive and controlling, tying him down when he should be independent
Mama will always find out where you've been
The mother will be ruthless in her pursuit of information and will stop at nothing to monitor every aspect of her child's life
Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Re-emphasizes that the mother figure's overprotective, controlling nature limits his growth and independence
You'll always be baby to me
The mother will see him and treat him as a baby, preventing him from growing and maturing
Mother, did it need to be so high?
Questions why the walls of societal boundaries, control, and isolation need to be so high, cutting off human growth, and the unity between people
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@simonritter570
I got a Mother's Day ad for this, lol
@kencaines2321
Nice to hear Sarah Harmer handling some vocals here.
@oliverlaskow1464
why
@stooge81
If loving this is wrong, I don't want to be Luther Wright.
@emmaryalls6000
Donald
@pikgears
yes
@sorrydog16
It’s just a waste of time