The song "Hey Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut" by Peter Green Splinter Group is a cover of a track originally written and performed by an American garage rock band called The Downliners Sect in 1964. The song is a straightforward and confrontational message to a disapproving mother who tries to interfere in her daughter's romantic relationship. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with the mother's disapproval, as he tells her to keep her "big mouth shut" and let her daughter make her own choices. He believes that the daughter is old enough and has enough sense to decide who she wants to be with. The song acknowledges that the mother may not see him as a suitable partner for her daughter, but the singer promises to be there for the daughter when trouble arises. He highlights that their love for each other is strong and it "knocks him out." Despite the mother's objections, the singer asserts that he and the daughter are in love with each other and can be happy together. The lyrics also convey a sense of defiance towards the mother, telling her to leave them alone and not interfere in their relationship. Overall, "Hey Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut" is a rebellious and assertive song that addresses the theme of parental disapproval and the desire for independence in romantic relationships.
