In a packed-in-leather life
 I was foolish, you were right
 All night rookies pass the time
 Looking for somewhere to go
 Shiny boots are up their thighs

 [bad word] 
 Mother in the night
 Calling you, calling you
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you now?
 Mother’s left the building
 We’re the missing children
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you tonight?

 Mother, may I stay all night?
 Lift your curfew like the light
 Collars turned against the cold
 I’m looking for someone to hold
 In your packed-in-leather night

 [bad word] 
 Mother in the night
 Calling you, calling you
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you now?
 Mother’s left the building
 We’re the missing children
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you?

 Now that I can’t remember
 I need you more than ever
 Why can’t we be together always?

 Mother in the night
 Mother in the night

 Mother’s left the building
 We’re the missing children
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you now?

 Mother in the night
 Calling you, calling you
 Mother in the night
 Where are you, where are you tonight?