Mother
Charlie Puth
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He's such a nice boy, so well-mannered He's so much better than the last one you brought around Please and thank you, everything matters I'm gonna make sure that she knows I'm the best she's found The moment she walks out that door I'm not pretending anymore If your mother knew all of the things that we do If your mother knew all the things we do If your mother knew, she'd keep me so far from you If your mother knew all the things we do Sneak out the window, pass over pillows I'll be waiting in the car right around the block Back of the Benzo (back of the Benzo) More than a friend zone (more than a friend zone) We've been hiding since the time they forgot to knock The moment she walks out that door (she walks out the door) I'm not pretending anymore If your mother knew all of the things that we do (yeah) If your mother knew (if your mother) All the things we do (all that we do) If your mother knew, she'd keep me so far from you If your mother knew (oh) all the things we do Next time that she sees me She gon' act like she don't know me 'Cause she knows all of the story Now your daddy wants to kill me (ah) Next time that she sees me She gon' act like she don't know me 'Cause she knows all of the story Now your daddy wants to kill me (yeah, yeah) If your mother only knew (ooh) The moment she walks out that door I'm not pretending anymore If your mother knew all of the things that we do If your mother knew all the things we do (we do) If your mother knew, she'd keep me so far from you If your mother knew all the things we do (from you, oh) Next time that she sees me (hey) She gon' act like she don't know me (does she know me?) 'Cause she knows all of the story Now your daddy wants to kill me (yeah) Next time that she sees me She gon' act like she don't know me 'Cause she knows all of the story Now your daddy wants to kill me (yeah) If your mother knew all the things we do If your mother knew all the things we do If your mother knew all of the things that we do
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Written by: Andrew Watt, Charlie Puth, Louis Bell, Ryan Tedder, William Walsh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Mother" by Charlie Puth is categorized under the Pop genre.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on September 12, 2019.
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Brand of Music"Mother" is part of Charlie Puth's third studio album named "Charlie", which was announced in January 2020.
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Song Composition"Mother" was written by Charlie Puth himself, along with his co-writers Andrew Watt, Louis Bell, and Ryan Tedder.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Mother" was directed by Dawit N.M., a filmmaker known for his work with artists like Marshmello and Jaden Smith.
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Song InsightsThe song presents a contrasting story where a boyfriend appears perfect to the mother of the girl he's dating, but in reality, behaves differently when they're alone.
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Connection to Previous Work"Mother" has a similar pop melody to Puth's 2018 album "Voicenotes".
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Track DurationThe running duration of "Mother" is 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Chart Position"Mother" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Charlie Puth along with his co-writers Andrew Watt and Louis Bell.
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Unique styleThe song is known for its catchy chorus, and Puth's unique falsetto vocals.
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Interpretation"Mother" can also be interpreted as a song about Puth demonstrating his maturity and growth in understanding relationships.
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Behind-the-ScenesThe song was one of over 250 that Puth wrote while experimenting with new sounds and tunes for his album "Charlie".
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Critical Acclaim"Mother" has been praised for its catchy melody and emotive lyrics that capture a unique perspective on relationships.
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Live PerformancesCharlie Puth has performed "Mother" on several occasions, including at concerts and on TV shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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