Does Your Mother Know

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About Does Your Mother Know

"Does Your Mother Know" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA and was the second taken from their album Voulez-Vous. The B-side was "Kisses of Fire", which was also taken from the album. The song is notable as for its emphasis on male vocals, performed by Björn Ulvaeus, with female backing vocals."Does Your Mother Know" was recorded in February 1979 and released as a single in April of that year. Written by Benny Andersson and Ulvaeus, the demo for "Does Your Mother Know" featured Ulvaeus on guide vocal and it was decided to keep this during the recording process. Recently, lyricist Ulvaeus indicated that he would hesitate to write songs like these today. In 2019, the single was re-released on picture disc. 


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You're so hot, teasing me
So you're blue
but I can't take a chance on a chick like you
That's something I couldn't do
There's that look in your eyes
I can read in your face
that your feelings are driving you wild
Ah, but girl you're only a child

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
Does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
Does your mother know that you're out

Take it easy (take it easy)
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know?
Take it easy (take it easy)
Try to cool it girl
Take it nice and slow
Does your mother know?

I can see what you want
But you seem pretty young
to be searching for that kind of fun
So maybe I'm not the one
Now you're so cute, I like your style
And I know what you mean
when you give me a flash of that smile (smile)
But girl you're only a child

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
Does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
Does your mother know that you're out

Take it easy (take it easy)
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know
Take it easy (take it easy)
Try to cool it girl
Take it nice and slow
Does your mother know

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
Does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
Does your mother know that you're out

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
Does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
Does your mother know that you're out

Well I can dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
Does your mother know that you're out
And I can chat with you baby

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ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Band Information
"Does Your Mother Know" is a song by ABBA, a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972.
Release Date
The song was released as a single in April 1979.
Album Information
It is one of the songs featured in "Voulez-Vous", ABBA's sixth studio album.
Songwriters
It was written by two members of the band, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
A Twist in Vocals
Unlike most of ABBA's hits, which featured Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad on lead vocals, "Does Your Mother Know" was predominantly sung by Björn Ulvaeus. This set it apart from the band's typical style.
Chart Positions
It peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Musical Style
Musically, "Does Your Mother Know" is a fast, energetic pop rock song, which was somewhat depart from ABBA's signature sound.
Song Theme
The song features a male perspective, where the man is resisting the flirtations of a much younger woman.
Song Reception
It received mixed reviews at the time of release, but has since grown in popularity.
Film Inclusion
The song was included in the 2008 film adaptation of the musical "Mamma Mia!". It was performed by Christine Baranski and Philip Michael.
Cover Versions
"Does Your Mother Know" has been covered by a number of artists, including Ash, Rajaton, and Benny Andersson's Orchestra.

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