Mother
Mother

Pink Floyd - Mother Lyrics

Exploring themes of overprotection and control, this song delves into the complexities of a mother-son relationship marked by excessive care that borders on suffocation. The lyrics poignantly question societal norms and personal anxieties through a dialogue… Read more

Rock
Nov 30, 1979
187
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Mother Lyrics

Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?

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 run for President?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooh, ah
Is it just a waste of time?

Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all of 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?

Writer(s): Roger Waters
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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What is the Meaning of Mother?

Exploring themes of overprotection and control, this song delves into the complexities of a mother-son relationship marked by excessive care that borders on suffocation. The lyrics poignantly question societal norms and personal anxieties through a dialogue between a son and his mother, reflecting fears about war, leadership, trust in government, and romantic relationships. The recurring motif of "the wall" symbolizes barriers both physical and emotional, constructed to shield from external threats but also inhibiting personal growth and freedom. Ultimately, the song portrays an intense maternal desire to protect juxtaposed with the inevitable stifling of autonomy, illustrating a dynamic filled with deep love yet fraught with limitations.

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