Mother Of A Man
Mick Jagger · Wandering Spirit
It's an Uzi and it packs a lot of punch
It sure is loud, I got it fixed
You wanna feel, you wanna touch this little bitch
I wanna testify, it's a crazy world out there
I wanna tell ya now, it's a brutal world out there
I'm just a mother of a man
I've got the stopper in my hand
Judge and jury help me please
Ain't gonna get down on my knees
Oh no, god help me now
You know my wife, she don't feel safe
Since we had a lot of trouble near our place
These kids are poor, I know it's hard
But why'd they have to do it in their own backyard
I wanna testify, it's a crazy world out there
I don't know what to tell you, it's a barbaric world out there
I'm just a mother of a man
I wanna take the witness stand
Judge and jury help me please
The sirens sound, the streets all bleed
I'm just a mother of a man
Just a mother of a man
Oh yeah, God help me now
I wanna testify, it's a crazy, crazy, crazy world out there
I wanna tell ya now that it's a barbaric world out there
I'm just a mother of a man
I wanna take the witness stand
Judge and jury help me please
The sirens sigh, the streets all bleed
I'm just a mother of a man
Here I stand, here I stand
I'm just a mother of a man
Yeah, God help me now
Mother Of A Man
Recorded by Mick Jagger on the 1993 album Wandering Spirit, "Mother Of A Man" stands as a poignant reflection on the complexities of family dynamics and the passage of time. Released during a period where Jagger explored more introspective and less commercially driven material, the track exemplifies his signature blend of rock energy and lyrical vulnerability. The song captures the emotional weight of parental responsibility and the inevitable shifts in relationships as individuals age, delivered with a raw, unpolished authenticity that characterizes this specific era of his discography. It serves as a significant addition to his later catalog, offering a mature perspective on personal history that resonates with listeners seeking depth beyond standard rock tropes.