Pop music artists love mothers. And on Mother’s Day, we bring you some of the best song lyrics about moms to enhance your Instagram caption game!
Mother Gothel attempts to convince Rapunzel in Tangled that life outside her tower is dangerous and threatens her existence by using words like stupid and ugly to manipulate her daughter into believing this narrative. She repeatedly runs Rapunzel by calling her both.
1. “I’m a mother’s daughter”
Mother’s Daughter by American actress, singer, and songwriter Miley Cyrus first appeared on her second EP, She Is Coming, and was released as a single by RCA Records in June 2019. Sung by Donna Murphy in her role as Mother Gothel from Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled to coerce Rapunzel into staying inside her tower so Mother Gothel can take advantage of Rapunzel’s regenerative powers to keep Rapunzel trapped within its walls, the song features musical theatre-influenced pop ballad.
The song has won praise from music and film critics alike, who have likened its lyrics to those written by Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim for the film musical Les Miserables. Additionally, its powerful message – with flashing feminist slogans appearing throughout its video – and body positivity message is celebrated as it features shots of women of different ages, races, disabilities, and transgender identities.
2. “I’m a mother’s son.”
Mother Knows Best was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater for the 2010 animated movie Tangled. Mother Gothel sings this song to convince Rapunzel to remain within her tower so she can continue exploiting its regenerative properties and reap profit from her hair’s regeneration properties. It is one of the few songs in which Mother Gothel is aggressive and sinister. “Mother Knows Best” received praise from critics, many likening Murphy’s vocal performance to that of Broadway performers such as Julie Andrews and Patti LuPone. Additionally, its inspiration can be heard in Descendants 2 song “Ways to Be Wicked.” Its main title track can also be seen in several television series, such as Tangled: The Series.
3. “I’m a mother’s daughter.”
Miley Cyrus promised her fans she’d give them something new with the visuals for “Mother’s Daughter,” which certainly delivered. This feminist anthem pays homage to all women worldwide – women of color, disabled women, and non-binary trans women are honored in this video for this track, as is any call against the oppression of women worldwide.
Alan Menken and Glenn Slater collaborated on this song written for Tangled film by Alan Menken (composer) and Glenn Slater (lyricist), performed by Mother Gothel as she attempts to scare Rapunzel into staying inside her tower so she can exploit Rapunzel’s hair regenerative properties for personal gain. Its musical theatre-influenced melody and lyrics have drawn comparisons to Stephen Sondheim and songs featured in Les Miserables or Disney’s own The Hunchback of Notre Dame film soundtrack.
4. “I’m a mother’s son”
Chris Lang’s British television miniseries Mother’s Son premiered on 4 and 5 September 2012. Starring Hermione Norris, Martin Clunes, Nicola Walker, and Alexander Arnold, its title refers to how all four protagonists share typical mother figures as each is a son to different mothers in different situations.
“Mother Knows Best” is an original composition by Alan Menken and lyrics written by Glenn Slater for Disney’s 2010 animated feature film Tangled, performed by Mother Gothel as she attempts to scare Rapunzel away from leaving her tower and exploit her regenerative hair powers. Donna Murphy delivered an extraordinary vocal performance as Mother Gothel; critics likened her performance to those of Patti LuPone and Julie Andrews from Broadway theatre productions.
5. “I’m a mother’s daughter.”
Mother’s Daughter by Miley Cyrus was released as the lead single from her second EP, She Is Coming, on May 31, 2019, as a digital download and was co-written by herself, Alma Miettinen, and Andrew Wyatt.
This song is a musical theatre-influenced pop ballad that details Mother Gothel’s attempts to force her daughter Rapunzel back into her tower so that she may continue using its regenerative powers. It was met with critical acclaim; many critics likened Murphy’s vocal performance to that of actresses Patti LuPone and Julie Andrews.
The music video for Cyrus’ song is a visual tribute to women of all ages and backgrounds, featuring images of black women, disabled women of color, non-binary people, and flashing feminist slogans. The premiered on July 2, 2019, via her official YouTube channel.
6. “I’m a mother’s son.”
“Mother Knows Best” is a song composed by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater for the 2010 animated film Tangled, performed by actress/singer Donna Murphy as Mother Gothel (one of Tangled’s main antagonists). The lyrics detail her attempts at forcing Rapunzel back into her tower so she can keep using her regenerative hair, along with passive-aggressive insults from Mother Gothel, which turn more aggressive when she discovers she’s spending time with Flynn Rider (Mother Gothel’s passive-aggressive approach).
The song has earned critical acclaim, with critics comparing its musical theatre roots to those of Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. Critics also praise its status as one of the film’s significant accomplishments and Murphy’s vocal performance, which is being compared with actresses Patti LuPone and Julie Andrews.
7. “I’m a mother’s daughter.”
Mother Knows Best” is a song from Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled, performed by Mother Gothel to convince Rapunzel of the dangers and perils outside her tower. Mother Gothel fears that if Rapunzel encounters lanterns floating through her kingdom, someone might recognize her, and she could lose her immortality and regeneration abilities.
The song, composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater as an orchestrated pop ballad inspired by musical theatre, has received critical acclaim, with critics likening Murphy’s vocal performance to those of Broadway stars Patti LuPone and Julie Andrews.
8. “I’m a mother’s daughter.”
This song has received critical acclaim, with many critics hailing Murphy’s vocal performance and its musical style being likened to that of Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
Mother Gothel sings this song while attempting to force Rapunzel back into her tower to continue exploiting its regenerative properties for herself. However, as the film progresses and Gothel sees that Rapunzel has grown increasingly independent, she begins questioning her authority and singing this song instead of singing along.
The lyrics of this song emphasize that parents know what is best for their children. Parents possess vast amounts of knowledge and experience they can impart to their offspring, not to mention an unconditional love that makes guidance from a parent invaluable – hence, “mother knows best.”
9. “I’m a mother’s daughter”
“Mother Knows Best” was composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater for the 2010 animated film Tangled, where it features Mother Gothel’s threat against Rapunzel to coerce her into staying put so she can continue exploiting Rapunzel’s hair regenerative properties. Lyrically criticizing Gothel’s fearmongering tactics. Critics have widely acclaimed this upbeat Broadway-influenced pop ballad, with some critics likening its vocal performance by Cillian Murphy as similar to Patti LuPone or Julie Andrews; others comparing its content with songs from Les Miserables or The Hunchback of Notre Dame musicals.
10. “I’m a mother’s daughter.”
Cliche that implies your mother always knows what’s best for you. Made famous in films and television shows.
Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater collaborated on this song for Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled. Donna Murphy voiced its rendition as Mother Gothel from Tangled, who tried to scare Rapunzel into remaining in her tower so she could continue exploiting Rapunzel’s regenerative hair growth.
Musically, this song is an old-fashioned Broadway ballad whose melody is upbeat yet catchy, while its lyrics are dark. This classic tale of parental conflict presents itself when Mother Gothel fears her daughter is maturing into adulthood and exploring life outside her tower – yet soon realizes she was wrong in fearing she must follow her daughter’s advice to explore outside and develop herself further.
