Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow? – English Lyrics

• By: The Rolling Stones

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the enigmatic world of The Rolling Stones' 1966 hit, “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” Discover the hidden meanings behind the song's shadowy lyrics, its groundbreaking use of a horn section, and the band's own ambivalence towards the final mix. This song offers a unique glimpse into the Stones' experimental phase and invites listeners to explore themes of identity and hidden relationships.

[English]

Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow?

Have you had another, baby, standing in the shadow?

I'm glad I opened your eyes

The have-nots would have tried to freeze you in ice

Have you seen your brother, baby, standing in the shadow?

Have you had another baby, standing in the shadow?

Well, I was just passing the time

I'm all alone, won't you give all your sympathy to mine?

Tell me a story about how you adore me

Live in the shadow, see through the shadow

Live through the shadow, tear at the shadow

Hate in the shadow and love in your shadowy life

Have you seen your lover, baby, standing in the shadow?

Has he had another baby, standing in the shadow?

'Cause baby, where have you been all your life?

Talking about all the people who should try anything twice

Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow?

Have you had another baby, standing in the shadow?

You take your choice at this time

The brave old world or the slide to the depths of decline, of decline

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