Mother
Blondie
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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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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.
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Album InformationIt was part of the ninth studio album "Panic of Girls" by Blondie.
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Song OriginThe song was released in 2011, 8 years after their previous album "The Curse of Blondie" from 2003.
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Contributor's DetailsBlondie's band members, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, played a significant role in creating this song.
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Song MeaningAlthough 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.
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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.
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Promotional Facts"Mother" was the first single to be released from the album "Panic of Girls."
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Music Video FactThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's popularity, "Mother" did not chart in the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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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.
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Lyrical IntrigueThe 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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