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Mother by IDLES
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IDLESProduced by
Paul FrazerWrited by
Lee Kiernan & Adam Devonshire & Mark Bowen & Jon Beavis & Joe TalbotAbout
Mother deconstructs the term “Mother Fucker” into its literal and metaphorical meaning.
Metaphorically, the singer’s mother was fucked over by a system that required her to work increasingly long hours, mostly unpaid, just to provide for her children.
Literally, the singer is furious at how little...
Mother Lyrics
[Verse 1]
My mother worked 15 hours 5 days a week
My mother worked 16 hours 6 days a week
My mother worked 17 hours 7 days a week
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
[Chorus]
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Fucker
Mother
Fucker
[Verse 2]
My mother worked 15 hours 5 days a week
My mother worked 16 hours 6 days a week
My mother worked 17 hours 7 days a week
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
I know nothing, I'm just sitting here looking at pretty colours
[Chorus]
Mother
Fucker
Mother
Fucker
[Bridge]
Sexual violence doesn't start and end with rape
It starts in our books and behind our school gates
Men are scared women will laugh in their face
Whereas women are scared it's their lives men will take
[Chorus]
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Mother Q&A
Who wrote Mother's ?
Mother was written by Lee Kiernan & Adam Devonshire & Mark Bowen & Jon Beavis & Joe Talbot.
Who produced Mother's ?
Mother was produced by Paul Frazer.
What did IDLES say about "Mother"?
The song is somewhat about my Mum, but it’s a bit also about the role of women in my life and the misconception of women and motherhood. She was an alcoholic and worked long hours and suffered the consequences. The song is just exploring these subjects in an abstract kind of way.
— Talbot for Wired...