Story Behind The Song
One day when my son was six years old, he told me, "Mom, you're mean!" This was my response to him.
Song Description
A mom defines herself with tough love.
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Disconcerted |
Subject |
Birds, Alchohol, Beer, Wine |
| Similar Artists |
Rickie Lee Jones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Mean Mommy
copyright March 14, 2000
by Cory Cavill Tompkins
Verse 1
I've heard it said, "Mothers get all the blame."
I knew it was true when my six year old said,
"Mommy, you're mean."
So pick up your toys, and go clean your room
cause if you don't this mean mommy's comin'
after you.
I'm a teacher. I'm a preacher.
I'm an actor. I'm a factor in your life.
You listen to me. You might be all right.
Chorus
I'm a mean, mean, mean, mean mommy.
I'm a mean, mean, mean, mean mommy.
I put the tough in love.
Oh honey, I'm mean.
Verse 2
The days seem long,
our lives together so short
I've got to give you wings, give you the tools
for flight so that you might soar.
So, take out the trash,
and learn to work hard.
My love is true.
This mean mommy's comin' after you.
I'm a teacher. I'm a preacher.
I'm an actor. I'm a factor
in your life.
You listen to me. You might be all right.
Chorus
Tag
This is not a game I am tryin' to play.
I am not your friend, maybe someday but then
you'll know that sometimes love means
you don't get -- anything.
Chorus
I'm a mean, mean, mean, mean ---mommy!