Roger Waters
Mother (1982 Re-recording)
[Verse 1: Roger Waters]
Mother do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Mother do you think they'll like the song?
Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooh-ah, mother should I build a wall?
[Verse 2: Roger Waters]
Mother should I run for president?
Mother should I trust the government?
Mother will they put me in the firing line?
Ooh-Ah. mother am I really dying?
[Pre-Chorus: David Gilmour]
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
[Chorus: David Gilmour]
Mamma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Mamma's gonna put all of her fears into you
Mamma's gonna keep you right here, under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Mamma's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh babe, ooh baby, ooh babe
Of course, Mamma's gonna help build the wall
[Guitar Solo]
[Dialogue: Eleanor David]
Hello, Hello? Is there anybody there?
Do you remember me? I'm the one from the registry office
[Verse 3: Roger Waters]
Mother, do you think she's good enough… For me?
Mother, do you think she's dangerous… To me?
Oh Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooh-ah, Mother, will she break my heart?
[Pre-Chorus: David Gilmour]
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
[Chorus: David Gilmour]
Mamma's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Mamma won't let anyone dirty get through
Mamma's gonna wait up until you get in
Mamma will always find out where you've been
Mamma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh babe, ooh babe, ooh babe
You'll always be “baby” to me
[Outro: Roger Waters]
Mother, did it need to be so high?