Mother Mother
Tracy Bonham
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Mother mother how's the family? I'm just calling to say hello How's the weather? How's my father? Am I lonely? Heavens no Mother mother are ya listening? Just a phone call to ease your mind Life is perfect never better Distance making the heart grow fond When you sent me off to see the world Were you scared that I might get hurt? Would I try a little tobacco Would I keep on hiking up my skirt? I'm hungry I'm dirty I'm losing my mind Everything's fine! I'm freezing I'm Starving I'm bleeding to death Everything's fine! Yeah I'm working making money I'm just starting to build a name I can feel it around the corner I could make it any day Mother mother can you hear me Sure I'm sober sure I'm sane Life is perfect never better Still your daughter still the same If I tell you what you want to hear Will it help you to sleep well at night? Are you sure that I'm your perfect dear Now just cuddle up and sleep tight I'm hungry I'm dirty I'm losing my mind Everything's fine! I'm freezing I'm starving I'm bleeding to death Everything's fine! I miss you I love you
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Written by: TRACY K. BONHAM
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Mother Mother" is a song by Tracy Bonham from her debut album "The Burdens of Being Upright."
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ReleaseIt was released as a single in 1996.
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Chart Performance"Mother Mother" was a big success, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe song expresses Bonham's struggle with the demands of adulthood and her longing for the comfort and security of her mother.
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Grammy Nomination"Mother Mother" got Tracy Bonham nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1997 - Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Best Alternative Album.
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Music VideoIts music video, directed by Jake Scott, received heavy rotation on MTV.
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StyleTracy Bonham is known for her alternative rock sound, and "Mother Mother" was emblematic of her style - featuring strong, melodic vocals and aggressive electric guitar.
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Television AppearancesBonham performed the song on several television shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Show with David Letterman.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Three Days Grace and Betty Who.
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Song LegacyDespite releasing several albums since "The Burdens Of Being Upright," "Mother Mother" remains Bonham's biggest and most recognizable hit to date.
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Cultural ImpactThe lyrics of "Mother Mother" have been described as expressing a general anxiety felt by so-called Generation X, making the song a cultural touchstone for that generation.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of three minutes and two seconds.
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Songs InfluenceBonham has stated the song was influenced by the grunge movement of the 90s.
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Unique FactTracy Bonham is a trained violinist and that showed in the complex musical arrangements of the song "Mother Mother."
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Live PerformancesThe song continues to be a fan-favorite and is often the highlight of her live performances.
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