This haunting vocal line might not say what you think it does. What sounds like “Ooh-Ma, is it just a waste of time?” actually began as “Mother, am I really dying?” — a much darker, more emotional lyric. This small change completely shifts the tone of the song — from fear and vulnerability to something more cynical. And surprise, when they recorded the song for the film, they used the original lyric! #PinkFloyd #TheWall #ClassicRock #Mother #Lyrics #RogerWaters #MusicProduction #RecordingStudio