Mother (Charlie Puth)

The song portrays a secret and possibly forbidden relationship, where the narrator is deeply involved with someone whose mother would disapprove and whose father is enraged if she knew the full extent of their actions.

The narrator acknowledges the disapproval and potential consequences of their clandestine affair.

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The lyrics reveal a relationship hidden from the girl’s parents, particularly her mother.

The opening lines suggest the narrator is aware of the mother’s high standards and tries to appear respectable (“He’s such a nice boy, so well-mannered”).

However, the chorus “If your mother knew all of the things that we do, she’d keep me so far from you” betrays the true nature of the relationship.

The lines “Sneak out the window, pass over pillows” and “Back of the Benzo” depict clandestine meetings, further emphasizing the secrecy and potential disapproval.

The bridge reveals escalating consequences: “Next time that she sees me, she gon’ act like she don’t know me…Now your daddy wants to kill me,” highlighting the severe ramifications if their affair is discovered.

The repetition of “If your mother knew all the things we do” underscores the narrator’s awareness and perhaps a hint of guilt or concern about the situation.