Ain't Your Mama

Jennifer Lopez

About Ain't Your Mama

"Ain't Your Mama" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez. It was written by Meghan Trainor, Theron Thomas, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Gamal "Lunchmoney" Lewis, Henry "Cirkut" Walter and Dr. Luke, while production was handled by the latter two. A pop song with influences of reggae, dancehall and Latin music, the song has percussion, drums, minimal synths and a Latin beat in its main instrumentation. Lyrically, "Ain't Your Mama" deals with themes of female empowerment, where the protagonist will not accept a partner who needs to be taken care of. The song was released on April 7, 2016, by Epic Records and Nuyorican Productions. "Ain't Your Mama" became Lopez's first chart appearance in some European territories in over four years. Though it peaked within the top ten of record charts in a variety of countries, it stalled at 76 in the United States. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Cameron Duddy and released on May 6, 2016. It has Lopez playing women throughout the decades to show the second wave feminism movement. 


Year:
2016
3:37
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I ain't gon' be cooking all day, I ain't your mama
I ain't gon' do your laundry, I ain't your mama
I ain't your mama, boy, I ain't your mama
When you're gon' get your act together?
I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama, no

Wake up, rise and shine
Let's get to work on time
No more playing video games
Things are about to change, 'round here, 'round here

We used to be crazy in love
Can we go back to how it was?
When did you get too comfortable?
'Cause I'm too good for that, I'm too good for that
Just remember that, hey

I ain't gon' be cooking all day, I ain't your mama
I ain't gon' do your laundry, I ain't your mama
I ain't your mama, boy, I ain't your mama
When you're gon' get your act together?
I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama, no

Lucky to have these curves
Stop getting on my nerves
You still tryna ride this train?
Some things have got change, 'round here, 'round here

We used to be crazy in love
Can we go back to how it was?
When did you get too comfortable?
'Cause I'm too good for that, I'm too good for that
Just remember that, hey

I ain't gon' be cooking all day, I ain't your mama 
I ain't gon' do your laundry, I ain't your mama 
I ain't your mama, boy, I ain't your mama
When you're gon' get your act together?
I ain't your mama 
No, I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama, no
I ain't your mama, no
I ain't your mama, no

We used to be crazy in love
Can we go back to how it was?
When did you get too comfortable?
'Cause I'm too good for that, I'm too good for that
Just remember that, hey

I ain't gon' be cooking all day, I ain't your mama 
I ain't gon' do your laundry, I ain't your mama, hey
I ain't your mama, boy (no, no, no)
I ain't your mama (no, no)
When you're gon' get your act together? ('cause I ain't your mama, hey)
I ain't gon' be cooking all day, I ain't your mama
I ain't gon' do your laundry, I ain't your mama ('cause I ain't your mama, hey)
I ain't your mama, boy (na, na, na)
I ain't your mama, boy (na, na, na)
When you're gon' get your act together? (no, I ain't your mama, no)
No, I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama
No, I ain't your mama, no

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn Muñiz (née Lopez; born July 24, 1969) is an American actress, dancer, entrepreneur, fashion designer, film producer, philanthropist, recording artist, spokesperson, songwriter and television personality. She is one of the most influential entertainers of Hispanic descent and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, making up to US$15 million per film role. Lopez has sold over 11.8 million albums in the United States and over 70 million records worldwide. She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following her small role in the 1986 film My Little Girl, to the dismay of her Puerto Rican parents, who believed that it was an unrealistic career route for a Latino. Following a move from The Bronx to Manhattan,… more »

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Written by: Theron Makiel Thomas, Lukasz Gottwald, Gamal Kosh Lewis, Henry Russell Walter, Meghan Elizabeth Trainor, Jacob Kasher Hindlin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Ain't Your Mama" was released as a single on April 7, 2016.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 76 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the United States, but performed better internationally, reaching number three in Spain and the top 10 in several other countries.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "Ain't Your Mama" has garnered over 700 million views on YouTube, making it one of Jennifer Lopez's most-watched videos.
Collaborations
"Ain't Your Mama" was written by Meghan Trainor, Jacob Kasher, and Dr. Luke, among others. Dr. Luke also produced the track alongside Cirkut and Theron Thomas.
Song Theme
The song centers around the theme of female empowerment and independence.
Controversy Surrounding the Song
There was controversy surrounding the song due to Jennifer Lopez's collaboration with Dr. Luke, who was accused by pop star Kesha of emotional and sexual abuse. Jennifer Lopez said in interviews that she was not aware of the accusations when she recorded the song.
Notable Performances
Lopez performed "Ain't Your Mama" live for the first time during the finale episode of the final season of American Idol in 2016.
Accomplishments
"Ain't Your Mama" was nominated for two awards at the 2017 Premios Juventud: "Best Song for Dancing" and "Best Song for Singing."
Song Impact
Despite the controversy, the song was praised for its feminist message and its catchy, danceable beat.
Commercial Success
The song received a Platinum certification in the United States, selling over one million copies.

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