Tie Your Mother Down
Queen
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Get your party gown and get your pigtail down And get your heart beating baby Got my timing right I got my act all tight It´s gotta be tonight My little school babe Your mama says you don´t And your daddy says you won´t And I´m boiling up inside Ain´t no way I´m gonna lose out this time Tie your mother down Tie your mother down Lock your daddy out of doors I don´t need him nosing around Tie your mother down Tie your mother down Give me all your love tonight ´You´re such a dirty louse go get out of my house´ That´s all I ever get from your family ties In fact I don´t think I ever heard A single little civil word from those guys I don´t give a light I´m gonna make out all right I´ve got a sweetheart hand To put a stop to all that Sniping and grousing Tie your mother down Tie your mother down Take your little brother swimming With a brick that´s all right Tie your mother down Tie your mother down Or you ain´t no friend of mine Your mama and your daddy Gonna plague me till I die I can´t understand it Because I´m a peace loving guy Tie your mother down Tie your mother down Get that big big big big big big Daddy out the door Tie your mother down yeah Tie your mother down Give me all your love tonight All your love tonight
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Written by: Brian May
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"Tie Your Mother Down" was written by Brian May, the lead guitarist of the band Queen.
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Track HistoryThe song was first recorded and released on Queen's 1976 album, "A Day at the Races".
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Lyrics OriginThe idea for the lyrics reportedly came to May while he was studying for his Doctorate in Astrophysics in Tenerife. He claims it was simply a joke and a way to let off steam.
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Debut PerformanceThe band first performed "Tie Your Mother Down" live in Detroit, U.S, in November 1977.
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Noteworthy PerformancesThe song was performed at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992. It was the opening song performed by Queen + Joe Elliott and Slash.
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Guest ArtistsThe studio version of the song features Brian May on vocals for lead verses - a rarity for Queen songs as most of their hits are famously sung by lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, this song has been covered by several artists and bands, including Lemmy of Motörhead and Twisted Sister.
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Song ThemeThe literal interpretation of "Tie Your Mother Down" lyrics is about a man who wants to get intimate with a girl but her mother is getting in the way. The phrase is symbolic for eliminating any obstacles to achieve a goal.
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Music VideoQueen's official music video for "Tie Your Mother Down" was directed by Bruce Gowers. The video is famous for showcasing Freddie Mercury’s iconic moves with his microphone stand.
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Song PopularityDespite its controversial lyrics, the song has remained a fan favorite and is regularly included in the band's live performances.
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Chart Performance“Tie Your Mother Down” reached number 31 in the UK Singles Chart and 49 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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