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Mother (Meghan Trainor song)

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"Mother" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from the deluxe edition of her fifth major-label studio album, Takin' It Back (2022). She co-wrote the song with Sean Douglas and its producers, Gian Stone and her brother Justin. Epic Records released it to US hot adult contemporary radio stations as the deluxe edition's lead single on March 27, 2023. A pop song with doo-wop influences, it interpolates the Chordettes' single "Mr. Sandman". Inspired by men who said Trainor's pregnancy would end her career, the song is about women's empowerment; in its lyrics, she instructs the male subject to stop mansplaining and to listen to her. Critics were favorable toward its musical composition, while some criticized the lyrics. The song reached the top 30 on national record charts in Belgium, Ireland, Suriname, and the United Kingdom. Charm La'Donna directed and choreographed the music video for it, which stars Kris Jenner. The latter dons a platinum blonde bob and appears in a white silk gown in a scene which channels Marilyn Monroe's performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and later with Trainor in matching black gowns. The video received praise for the fashion choices; critics described it as glamorous. Trainor performed "Mother" on The Today Show and Capital's Summertime Ball and included it on the set list of her 2024 concert tour, the Timeless Tour.

Infobox

Released
March 27, 2023 (2023-03-27)
Genre
Pop
Length
2:27
Label
Epic
Songwriters
Meghan Trainor Sean Douglas Gian Stone Justin Trainor Pat Ballard[a]
Producers
Gian Stone Justin Trainor

Tables

Weekly chart performance for "Mother" · Charts
Australia (ARIA)
Australia (ARIA)
Chart (2023–24)
Australia (ARIA)
Peakposition
49
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (2023–24)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Peakposition
42
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Chart (2023–24)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Peakposition
28
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Chart (2023–24)
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
Peakposition
83
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)
Peakposition
34
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)
Peakposition
47
Global 200 (Billboard)
Global 200 (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
Global 200 (Billboard)
Peakposition
196
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)
Chart (2023–24)
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)
Peakposition
37
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (2023–24)
Ireland (IRMA)
Peakposition
23
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Chart (2023–24)
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
Peakposition
19
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Chart (2023–24)
Netherlands (Single Tip)
Peakposition
2
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)
Chart (2023–24)
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)
Peakposition
8
South Korea Download (Circle)
South Korea Download (Circle)
Chart (2023–24)
South Korea Download (Circle)
Peakposition
167
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)
Chart (2023–24)
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)
Peakposition
19
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2023–24)
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
1
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (2023–24)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
22
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)
Peakposition
19
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)
Peakposition
18
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
Peakposition
45
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)
Chart (2023–24)
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)
Peakposition
21
Chart (2023–24)
Peakposition
Australia (ARIA)
49
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
42
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
28
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
83
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)
34
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)
47
Global 200 (Billboard)
196
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)
37
Ireland (IRMA)
23
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)
19
Netherlands (Single Tip)
2
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)
8
South Korea Download (Circle)
167
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)
19
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)
1
UK Singles (OCC)
22
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)
19
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)
18
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)
45
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)
21
Certifications for "Mother" · Certifications
Canada (Music Canada)
Canada (Music Canada)
Region
Canada (Music Canada)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Silver
Certified units/sales
200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)
Gold
40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
Silver
200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Release dates and format(s) for "Mother" · Release history
United States
United States
Region
United States
Date
March 27, 2023
Format(s)
Hot adult contemporary
Version
Original
Label
Epic
Italy
Italy
Region
Italy
Date
April 7, 2023
Format(s)
Radio airplay
Version
Sony
United States
United States
Region
United States
Date
April 12, 2023
Format(s)
Digital downloadstreaming
Version
Radio edit
Label
Epic
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Region
May 12, 2023
Date
Remixes
Region
Date
Format(s)
Version
Label
Ref.
United States
March 27, 2023
Hot adult contemporary
Original
Epic
Italy
April 7, 2023
Radio airplay
Sony
United States
April 12, 2023
Digital downloadstreaming
Radio edit
Epic
May 12, 2023
Remixes

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