He’s such a nice boy
So well mannered
He’s so much better than the last one you’ve brought around
Please and thank you
Everything matters
I’m gonna make sure that she knows I’m the best she’s found
The moment she walks out the door
I’m not pretending anymore
If your mother knew all of the things that we do
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
If your mother knew, she’d keep me so far from you
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
Sneak out the window
Pass over pillows
I’ll be waiting in the car right around the block
Back of the Benzo
More than the friend zone
We’ve been hiding since the time they forgot to knock
The moment she walks out that door
I’m not pretending anymore
If your mother knew all of the things that we do
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
If your mother knew, she’d keep me so far from you
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
Next time that she sees me, she gon’ act like she don’t know me
‘Cause she knows all of the story, now your daddy wants to kill me
Next time that she sees me, she gon’ act like she don’t know me
‘Cause she knows all of the story, now your daddy wants to kill me
Yeah
If your mother only knew
The moment she walks out the door
I’m not pretending anymore
If your mother knew all of the things that we do
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
If your mother knew, she’d keep me so far from you
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
Next time that she sees me, she gon’ act like she don’t know me
‘Cause she knows all of the story, now your daddy wants to kill me
Next time that she sees me, she gon’ act like she don’t know me
‘Cause she knows all of the story, now your daddy wants to kill me
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
(If your mother knew all the things we do)
If your mother knew all of the things that we do
Behind the Facade: Exploring Hidden Rebellion
“Mother” by Charlie Puth dives into the secretive aspects of young love, portraying the contrast between outward appearances and private realities. The song’s narrator presents himself as the ideal boyfriend when parents are around, but as soon as the coast is clear, he and his partner indulge in rebellious, undisclosed behavior. The lyrics cleverly highlight the tension between parental expectations and youthful desires, using playful scenarios—like sneaking out and secret rendezvous—to illustrate the thrill of forbidden romance. The repeated line, “If your mother knew all of the things that we do,” captures the risk and excitement that come with keeping secrets from authority figures, making the song both relatable and mischievous.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell, Ryan Tedder, Billy Walsh
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Atlantic Records