Call You Mom
They Might Be Giants · Nanobots [2013]
'Cause you remind me of my mom
I'm gonna go put on my sailor suit
And we'll go out on the town
Why don't you let me call you that?
You're acting so much like my mom
She didn't like it when I called her name
You and her are the same
When we go out
You'll know someone is there
You will feel someone staring at you
You're on my mind
As I dream of the game
Where I'm rolling a hoop
And I turn around to find that you are gone
Which was exactly like my mom
And I will go hang up my sailor suit
And lie face-down on the lawn
When we go out
You'll know someone is there
You will feel someone staring at you
You're on my mind
As I dream of the game
Where I'm rolling a hoop
And I turn around to find that you are gone
Which was exactly like my mom
And I will go hang up my sailor suit
And lie face-down on the lawn
I see you moving towards the door
'Cause you don't trust me anymore
I need to find someone who's nice to me
The way that you used to be
And then I'm gonna call her You
'Cause she'll remind me of you
I'm gonna dress her in a sailor suit
That would look very cute
When we go out
She'll know someone is there
She will feel someone staring at her
She's on my mind
As I dream of the game
Where she's rolling a hoop
And she turns around to find that I am gone
Which was exactly like her mom
And she will go hang up her sailor suit
And lie face-down on the lawn
Call You Mom
They Might Be Giants have long been celebrated for their whimsical approach to alternative rock and children's music, often blending intellectual curiosity with playful melodies. "Call You Mom" appears on their 2013 album Nanobots, a record that continues the duo's tradition of exploring eclectic themes through tight songwriting and inventive arrangements. The track exemplifies the band's ability to tackle complex emotional subjects with a light touch, maintaining the distinctive vocal harmonies and quirky instrumentation that define their sound. As part of a prolific discography spanning decades, the song reflects the group's enduring capacity to reinvent their style while remaining true to their core identity. It stands as a testament to their consistent output of creative, thought-provoking music that resonates with a wide audience.