Your Mother Should Know
Beatles · Anthology 2
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago,
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Know..)
Sing it again.
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago,
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Know..)
Lift up your hearts and sing me a song
That was a hit before your mother was born.
Though she was born a long, long time ago,
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Know..)
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Know..)
Sing it again.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.
Though she was born a long, long time ago,
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Yeah..)
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Yeah..)
Your mother should know. (Your mother should..)
Your mother should know. (Yeah..)
Your Mother Should Know
Released on the Beatles' 1996 Anthology 2 compilation, 'Your Mother Should Know' stands as a poignant example of the group's late-period songwriting. Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the track reflects the band's evolving musical maturity and introspective themes characteristic of their final years. While not part of their original studio discography, its inclusion in the Anthology series highlights its significance as a rare, previously unreleased recording that captures Lennon's lyrical depth. The song's melancholic tone and melodic structure offer a glimpse into the creative process of the 1960s, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Beatles' catalog and the specific contributions of John Lennon to their collective body of work.