Scissor Sisters, Take Your Mama | Wacky Wednesday 💎

On a throwback Wacky Wednesday, Scissor Sisters intrigue with their classic, “Take Your Mama,” a notable coming out anthem from the aughts.

Wacky Wednesday is reserved for an intriguing song or piece of music that’s out of the ordinary – definitely ear catching.  What better way to celebrate hump day, right?  Let’s get wacky on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 with “Take Your Mama” courtesy of pop collective Scissor Sisters via their classic 2004 album, Scissor Sisters.  I’d considered featuring the even groovier “Tits on the Radio”, but ended up sticking with the ‘ace-in-the-hole.’  And yes, I know, this could’ve been Throwback Thursday… Anyways…

“Gonna take your mama out all night / Yeah, we’ll show her what it’s all about / We’ll get her jacked up on some cheap champagne / We’ll let the good times all roll out… / Because the dancers don’t mind at the New Orleans…” Scissor Sisters’ “Take Your Mama” marked the  monumental debut single by Jake Shears and company.  Also, it’s definitely an important part of the LGBTQ+ collection of songs, having previously appeared on 19 Songs That Reference Coming Out and landing on A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs.

On “Take Your Mama,” Shears sings about being gay, having to pretend to be straight, and the effects it has on his mother. PAUSE (Did I mention “Take Your Mama” also appears on the 15 Songs That Focus on Mama?). PLAY! Back in 2004, pop music wasn’t nearly as progressive in regard to sexuality as it is now. Interestingly, in this anthem about coming out, Shears’ mama is being taken to a gay bathhouse/club on the hella catchy chorus.  Sure, it’s about 16 years old at the time of publication but hey, I think it perfectly fits the Wacky Wednesday bill!

Scissor Sisters • Scissor Sisters • Polydor • 2004

Scissor Sisters, “Take Your Mama” | Wacky Wednesday 💎 [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Polydor, taniarose]