Take Your Mama
Scissor Sisters
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When you grow up, livin' like a good boy oughta And your mama, takes a shine to her best son Something different, all the girls they seem to like you Cause you're handsome, like to talk and a whole lot of fun But now your girl's gone a missin' And your house has got an empty bed The folks'll wonder 'bout the wedding They won't listen to a word you said Gonna take your mama out all night Yeah we'll show her what it's all about We'll get her jacked up on some cheap champagne We'll let the good times all roll out And if the music ain't good, well it's just too bad We're gonna sing along no matter what Because the dancers don't mind at the New Orleans If you tip 'em and they make a cut Do it Take your mama out all night So she'll have no doubt that we're doing oh the best we can We're gonna do it Take your mama out all night You can stay up late 'cause baby you're a full grown man It's a struggle, livin' like a good boy oughta In the summer, watchin' all the girls pass by When your mama, heard the way that you'd been talking I tried to tell you, that all she'd want to do is cry Now we end up takin' the long way home Lookin' overdressed wearin' buckets of stale cologne It's so hard to see streets on a country road When your glasses in the garbage And your Continental's just got towed
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Written by: Scott D. Hoffman, Patrick Seacor, Derek Gruen, Jason Sellards
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"Take Your Mama" is classified under pop rock and glam rock genres.
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Release DateIt was released on March 29, 2004 as the second single from their debut studio album "Scissor Sisters".
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Album Success"Scissor Sisters", the debut album which included "Take Your Mama", peaked at number 1 on UK Albums Chart.
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Billboard ChartThe song was highly recognized in several countries, making it to No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about coming out to one’s parents, where the protagonist advises the listener to soften the blow by taking their mother out, getting her drunk, and breaking the news to her when she's intoxicated.
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Musical InfluenceThe song has a strong influence from Elton John's style of music, particularly his early '70s period.
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Famous Song ReviewThe Guardian described "Take Your Mama" as "a triumph, a joyously camp, falsetto-drenched homage to Elton John."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take Your Mama" was directed by Andy Soup and features a fun perspective of the Scissor Sisters as puppet-like characters.
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Song Duration"Take Your Mama" has a run-time of approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Live Performances"Take Your Mama" was performed live at various concerts and music festivals, including the charity concert Live 8 in London, strengthening their image and popularity.
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Song WritersThe song was written by band members Jason Sellards and Scott Hoffman. Sellards is better known by his stage name, "Jake Shears".
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Critical AcclaimThis song received positive reviews from different music critics, highlighting its disco-pop sound, infectious hooks and memorable chorus.
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Popular CoverThe song has been covered by various artists, with the most notable cover by American singer and actor, Adam Lambert.
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LGBTQ+ RelationThe song has been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community for its brazen approach to the subject of coming out.
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AccoladesIn 2005, "Take Your Mama" was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist.
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