Mean Mommy

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!

Lyrics Cory Tompkins Music Cory Tompkins
Producer Cory Tompkins Publisher Swamp Creek Music

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