Discover the story of the song > “Mom and Dad” – The Bear Quartet

The lyrics are about the protagonist's realization of his parents' humanity when he catches them kissing outside. He describes his mother wearing a black dress and his father in a blue jean shirt. The protagonist then reflects on his own past experiences, like cutting class and getting caught with pornography, and how he is still in between who he was and who he wants to be. The lyrics end with a sense of acceptance and the understanding that he is still the same, but in a different way.