I met a little girl who was so high class (totally)
I was as lonely as can be she had a beautiful
She was lonely
She showed me her tattoo it was right there On her breast
Somewhere in a city in the middle of the West
When she asked me to her house
Little did I know she was only
She was just 18 still livin’ with her folks
She was only
And when I met her momma she undressed me With her eyes
Then her daddy gave a look at me
That could have paralyzed
‘Cause your mamma wants to do me and your
Daddy wants to do me in
I’m a cat with nine lives I hope that I
Can make it to ten
O’cherry please forgive me for confessin’
My original sin
Because your mamma wants to do me
And your daddy wants to do me in!
In the morning as I gingerly tipped toed
Down the stairs, I had this deja voodoo
That maybe I already had been there
Then it all came back to me that night back in 1973
It must have been yo mama Lord have mercy on me
Behind the Scenes of Family Encounters
“Yo Mamma” by Aerosmith spins a humorous and slightly risqué tale of unexpected family dynamics and coming-of-age misadventures. The lyrics follow the narrator’s encounter with a high-class girl that leads to a comedic situation with her parents. The narrative is bold, weaving together themes of temptation, surprise, and the awkwardness of meeting a partner’s family. The mother’s flirtatious gaze and the father’s menacing reaction create a memorable blend of humor and tension, while the playful chorus brings a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s classic Aerosmith. The song is filled with vivid storytelling, clever wordplay, and that signature rock swagger, capturing a snapshot of youthful recklessness and the unpredictable outcomes of chance encounters.
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Artist: Aerosmith
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