Discover the story of the song > Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby – The Rolling Stones

The song is asking the protagonist if they have ever noticed their mother, lover, brother or someone else close to them hiding in the shadows or doing things they shouldn't be. The protagonist talks about opening someone's eyes and being alone, and the lyrics eventually move on to the idea of choosing between a brave world or a world of decline. The chorus is repeated after each verse, asking if the protagonist has seen someone close to them hiding in the shadows.