Mother

Blondie

About Mother

"Mother" is the lead single from Blondie's ninth studio album Panic of Girls and was written by Kato Khandwala, Ben Phillips (Guitarist for The Pretty Reckless) and the band's lead singer Deborah Harry. It was released in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2011, on all major online platforms. It was the first single release from the band since "Good Boys" in 2003.


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2011
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In a packed-in-leather life
I was foolish, you were right
All night rookies pass the time
Looking for somewhere to go
Shiny boots are up their thighs

Mother in the night
Calling you, calling you
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you now?
Mother's left the building
We're the missing children
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you tonight?

Mother, may I stay all night?
Lift your curfew like the light
Collars turned against the cold
I'm looking for someone to hold
In your packed-in-leather night

Mother in the night
Calling you, calling you
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you now?
Mother's left the building
We're the missing children
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you?

Now that I can't remember
I need you more than ever
Why can't we be together always?

Mother in the night
Mother in the night

Mother's left the building
We're the missing children
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you now?

Mother in the night
Calling you, calling you
Mother in the night
Where are you, where are you tonight?

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, DEBORAH HARRY, KATO KHANDWALA

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mother" belongs to the rock/pop genre.
Album Information
It was part of the ninth studio album "Panic of Girls" by Blondie.
Song Origin
The song was released in 2011, 8 years after their previous album "The Curse of Blondie" from 2003.
Contributor's Details
Blondie's band members, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, played a significant role in creating this song.
Song Meaning
Although the song's title, "Mother," seems generic, it actually refers to a defunct club in New York City that band member Debbie Harry used to frequently.
Production Details
"Panic of Girls," the album inclusive of "Mother," was initially released independently by the band, displaying their desire to maintain control over their creative work.
Promotional Facts
"Mother" was the first single to be released from the album "Panic of Girls."
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Mother," directed by Laurent Rejto, featured band members along with various horror actors from Hollywood to imbue a sense of fright and thrill.
Chart Performance
Despite the band's popularity, "Mother" did not chart in the UK Singles Chart.
Critical Reception
The song, though not a big commercial success, received a mixed-to-positive review from critics. Some did take note of the song's unique take on contemporary dance-pop.
Cultural References
"Mother" serves as a homage to New York City's past, reflecting on the city's ever-changing culture and the nostalgia of a bygone era. The club which the song is named after used to be a gothic nightclub in New York City.
Lyrical Intrigue
The song's lyrics "Mother in the night" indirectly portrays the club "Mother," which was famous for its goth and drag queen night shows.

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