: Norwegian singer-songwriter Ina Wroldsen co-wrote the lyrics with her own son in mind. Wroldsen originally provided the vocals, but at the last minute, her part was given to Anne-Marie due to label pressure.
: The track heavily references the classic nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby," using the lullaby motif to contrast a child's safe sleep with the mother's daily struggle. Musical Style Clean Bandit - Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)
: It tells the narrative of a mother working tirelessly—specifically alluded to as an exotic dancer in the lyrics and music video—to provide a better life for her child despite the absence of a father figure. but at the last minute
The song is a heartfelt tribute to the strength and resilience of single mothers. Clean Bandit - Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)