Oh Mother
Christina Aguilera
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Whoa, oh, yeah She was so young with such innocent eyes She always dreamt of a fairytale life And all the things your money can't buy She thought daddy was a wonderful guy Then, suddenly, things seemed to change It was the moment she took on his name He took his anger out on her face She kept all of her pain locked away Oh mother, we're stronger From all of the tears you have shed Oh mother, don't look back 'Cause he'll never hurt us again So, mother, I thank you For all you've done and still do You got me, I got you Together we always pull through We always pull through We always pull through Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother It was the day that he turned on his kids That she knew she just had to leave him So many voices inside of her head Saying over and over and over 'You deserve much more than this.' She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises) So tired of defending her life; she could have died Fighting for the lives of her children Oh mother, we're stronger From all of the tears you have shed (all of the tears you have shed) Oh mother, don't look back 'Cause he'll never hurt us again (He'll never hurt us again) So, mother, I thank you (thank you) For all that you've done and still do (still do) You got me, I got you (Yeah, you got me, and I got you) Together we always pull through Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother All of your life you have spent Burying hurt and regret But, mama, he'll never touch us again For every time he tried to break you down Just remember who's still around It's over, and we're stronger And we'll never have to go back again Oh mother, we're stronger From all of the tears you have shed Oh mother, don't look back (Oh mother, don't look back again) 'Cause he'll never hurt us again 'Cause he'll never hurt us again) So, mother, I thank you (And I thank you for everything you've done) For all that you've done and still do (Together we always move on) You got me, I got you (You got me, I got you) Together we always pull through (always pull through) We always pull through We always pull through I love you, mom
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Written by: Bruno Serge Marie Coulais, Christophe Barratier, Kara Dioguardi, Christina Aguilera, Leonardo Capistran
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Oh Mother" is a track on the album "Back to Basics" by Christina Aguilera. This album was released in 2006 and "Oh Mother" was the 10th track on the second CD.
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Lyric InspirationThe song is written by Christina Aguilera as a dedication to her mother, Shelly Kearns. It describes her mother's strength in leaving an abusive relationship, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who has faced or is dealing with domestic violence.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Oh Mother" was not released as a single in the United States, it still managed to peak at number 16 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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International Recognition"Oh Mother" achieved considerable success in Europe as a single. The song reached number 2 in Sweden and Switzerland, number 8 in Austria, and number 9 in Germany.
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Heartfelt PerformancesChristina Aguilera regularly performed "Oh Mother" in concerts during her "Back to Basics Tour" (2006–2008). It added depth to her show, always proving to be an emotional performance.
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Video DirectionThe song's video was directed by Christina Aguilera herself. It uses graphics and visuals to strongly deliver the message of the song which deals with the issues of domestic violence.
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Production Team"Oh Mother" was produced by Christina Aguilera, Kara DioGuardi, Mark Ronson, and Charles Roane. This is one of the few songs that Christina self-produced demonstrating her versatility and growth as an artist.
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Grammy NominationsThe album "Back to Basics," which includes "Oh Mother," was nominated for a Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy in 2007.
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Music ReviewsCritics have praised "Oh Mother" for capturing Christina Aguilera's vocal prowess combined with raw emotion. This combination elevates the track beyond just pop music, turning it into a storytelling experience for listeners.
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Live Performance at American Music AwardsIn 2007, Aguilera performed a medley of "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt" and "Oh Mother" at the American Music Awards. This showcased both her vocal range and the depth of her songwriting.
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