Don't Tell My Mom Lyrics
Reneé Rapp
Lyrics
Sweetie, will you come home?
Who are you with? What are you on?
Pick up the phone
When I was young
My problems were her problems
Now I don't wanna cause trouble at all
I don't want the call
Sayin', "we're worried about you, we're worried about you"
Don't worry about me, just worry about you
So don't tell my mom
I'm falling apart
She hurts when I hurt
My scars are her scars
She'll talk to her friends
Impress all of them
At least in her mind
Her daughter is fine
No, please don't let her hear
I'm dying inside
'Cause she's dealt with this for years
I've got it this time
I wait 'til I'm home
Cry in the shower for two to three hours
'Til the tears are gone
Then pick up the phone
Now when we speak
I lie and say I slept for eight hours
All seven nights of the week
So she'll get to sleep
'Cause, "I worry about you, I worry about you"
Don't worry about me, just worry about you
So don't tell my mom
I'm falling apart
She hurts when I hurt
My scars are her scars
She'll talk to her friends
Impress all of them
At least in her mind
Her daughter is fine
No, please don't let her hear
I'm dying inside
'Cause she's dealt with this for years
I've got it this time
What you don't know won't hurt you
Mamma, I'll lie just for you
No, what you don't know won't hurt you oh oh
Mamma, I'll lie just for you
So don't tell my mom
She's wearing my heart
Her daughter might cry
But she'll be alright
Song & Lyrics Facts
Reneé Rapp's song "Don't Tell My Mom" was released on November 22, 2019 as part of her debut album Inevitable. The single was written by Reneé herself with production from the band WYATT which consists of members Chris Petrosino and Dan Romer.
Lyrically, the track is a heartfelt plea to keep secrets between friends, asking them not to tell her mom about their wild escapades. The lyrics are full of nostalgia for youthful indiscretions that we all can relate to. The song has been praised for its catchy chorus and relatable themes.