Oh Mother

Christina Aguilera

About Oh Mother

"Oh Mother" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fifth studio album, Back to Basics (2006). The song was released on November 23, 2007 by RCA Records as the fourth and final single from the album in European territories, while "Slow Down Baby" was serviced as the final single in Oceania. It was written by Aguilera, Derryck Thornton, Mark Rankin, Liz Thornton, Christophe Barratier, Bruno Coulais and Kara DioGuardi. Production was done by Big Tank and Q, with L Boggie credited as co-producer and Aguilera serviced as additional producer. "Oh Mother" is a downtempo pop and R&B piano ballad that talks about Aguilera's abusive childhood. It incorporates various musical instruments, from strings to keyboards. It contains a sample from "Vois Sur Ton Chemin", written by Bruno Coluais and Christopher Barratler. Upon its release, the song was met with mainly positive reviews from contemporary music critics. It also managed to enter charts in Europe with moderate success. 


Year:
2006
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Whoa, oh, yeah

She was so young with such innocent eyes
She always dreamt of a fairytale life
And all the things your money can't buy
She thought that he was a wonderful guy
Then, suddenly, things seemed to change
It was the moment she took on his name
He took his anger out on her face
She kept all of her pain locked away

Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again

So, mother, I thank you
For all you've done and still do
You got me, I got you
Together we always pull through
We always pull through
We always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother

It was the day that he turned on his kids
That she knew she just had to leave him
So many voices inside of her head
Saying over and over and over
'You deserve much more than this.'

She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide
Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises)
So tired of defending her life; she could have died
Fighting for the lives of her children

Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed (all of the tears you have shed)
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again (He'll never hurt us again)

So, mother, I thank you (thank you)
For all that you've done and still do (still do)
You got me, I got you
(Yeah, you got me, and I got you)
Together we always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother

All of your life you have spent
Burying hurt and regret
But, mama, he'll never touch us again

For every time he tried to break you down
Just remember who's still around
It's over, and we're stronger
And we'll never have to go back again

Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back (Oh mother, don't look back again)
'Cause he'll never hurt us again 'Cause he'll never hurt us again)

So, mother, I thank you (And I thank you for everything you've done)
For all that you've done and still do (Together we always move on)
You got me, I got you (You got me, I got you)
Together we always pull through (always pull through)
We always pull through
We always pull through

I love you, mom

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Christina Aguilera

Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actress. Born in Staten Island, New York, she first appeared on national television as a contestant on Star Search in early 1990, and later starred in The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1994. more »

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Written by: Bruno Serge Marie Coulais, Christophe Barratier, Kara Dioguardi, Christina Aguilera, Leonardo Capistran

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Oh Mother" is a track on the album "Back to Basics" by Christina Aguilera. This album was released in 2006 and "Oh Mother" was the 10th track on the second CD.
Lyric Inspiration
The song is written by Christina Aguilera as a dedication to her mother, Shelly Kearns. It describes her mother's strength in leaving an abusive relationship, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who has faced or is dealing with domestic violence.
Chart Performance
Even though "Oh Mother" was not released as a single in the United States, it still managed to peak at number 16 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
International Recognition
"Oh Mother" achieved considerable success in Europe as a single. The song reached number 2 in Sweden and Switzerland, number 8 in Austria, and number 9 in Germany.
Heartfelt Performances
Christina Aguilera regularly performed "Oh Mother" in concerts during her "Back to Basics Tour" (2006–2008). It added depth to her show, always proving to be an emotional performance.
Video Direction
The song's video was directed by Christina Aguilera herself. It uses graphics and visuals to strongly deliver the message of the song which deals with the issues of domestic violence.
Production Team
"Oh Mother" was produced by Christina Aguilera, Kara DioGuardi, Mark Ronson, and Charles Roane. This is one of the few songs that Christina self-produced demonstrating her versatility and growth as an artist.
Grammy Nominations
The album "Back to Basics," which includes "Oh Mother," was nominated for a Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy in 2007.
Music Reviews
Critics have praised "Oh Mother" for capturing Christina Aguilera's vocal prowess combined with raw emotion. This combination elevates the track beyond just pop music, turning it into a storytelling experience for listeners.
Live Performance at American Music Awards
In 2007, Aguilera performed a medley of "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt" and "Oh Mother" at the American Music Awards. This showcased both her vocal range and the depth of her songwriting.

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