Mother
Danzig, Glenn Danzig
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Mother Tell your children not to walk my way Tell your children not to hear my words What they mean What they say Mother Mother Yeah, can you keep them in the dark for life Can you hide them from the waiting world Oh mother Father I'm gonna take your daughter out tonight I'm gonna show her my world Oh father Not about to see your light But if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's Till you're bleeding Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's Mother Tell your children not to hold my hand Tell your children not to understand Oh mother Father Do you wanna bang heads with me Do you wanna feel everything Oh father Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till you're bleeding Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's Yeah Not about to see your light But if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's like Till you're bleeding Not about to see your light And if you wanna find hell with me I can show you what it's like
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Written by: Glenn Danzig
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Mother" was originally released by Danzig on their 1988 debut album.
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Chart SuccessDespite its iconic status today, "Mother" didn't chart upon its initial release. The song became a hit when a live version was released in 1993, reaching No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 17 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for "Mother" was banned from MTV for its controversial imagery, which included scenes of chicken sacrifices and crucifixes.
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ResurgenceThe 1993 live version of "Mother", called "Mother '93", led to an unexpected resurgence of popularity for Danzig. It earned the band their first and only platinum album in the United States.
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Song MeaningGlenn Danzig has said the song is about rebellion, specifically against parents and societal norms. The lyrics reflect a conversation from a future perspective where children have overcome their parent's repressive ideologies.
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Pop Culture Presence"Mother" has made numerous appearances in popular culture. It's been featured in television shows such as "The Following" and "Californication", as well as video games like "Guitar Hero II".
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Signature SongThough Danzig has had many other songs throughout their career, "Mother" is considered their signature song and is often the closing song at their concerts.
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Unexpected AudienceDespite its somewhat dark themes and heavy metal vibes, the song has been known to attract an unexpected audience, including mainstream pop fans, due to its catchy chorus and memorable guitar riff.
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Songwriting CreditGlenn Danzig, the band's frontman, is credited as the sole songwriter for "Mother".
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Enduring AppealEven decades after its release, "Mother" remains one of Danzig's most popular songs and is frequently covered by other artists.
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