Mother
Pink Floyd · The Wall [1979]
Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooooowaa mother, should I build a wall?
Mother, should I run for president?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooooo, ah, is it just a waste of time?
Hush, my baby, baby, don't you cry
Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you
Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Momma's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Oooo babe
Oooo babe
Oooo babe, of course momma's gonna help build a wall
Mother, do you think she's good enough
For me?
Mother, do you think she's dangerous
To me?
Mother will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooooo, ah, mother, will she break my heart?
Hush, my baby, baby, don't you cry
Momma's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Momma won't let anyone dirty get through
Momma's gonna wait up until you get in
Momma will always find out where you've been
Momma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Oooo babe
Oooo babe
Oooo babe, you'll always be baby to me
Mother, did it need to be so high?
Mother - Pink Floyd
Released in 1980 on The Wall, 'Mother' stands as a pivotal moment in Pink Floyd's rock opera, marking a shift toward a more intimate and acoustic-driven sound. The track features a distinctive, haunting vocal performance by David Gilmour, supported by a sparse arrangement of piano and strings that contrasts sharply with the band's usual heavy rock instrumentation. This recording serves as a narrative bridge within the album, exploring themes of parental love and the complexities of family dynamics through its emotive delivery. The song's inclusion on The Wall [1980] highlights the band's ability to blend theatrical storytelling with vulnerable, stripped-back musical textures, cementing its status as a defining piece of progressive rock from the era.