The band's frontman James Barker wrote the song along with Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, and producer Todd Clark.

[3] The band's frontman James Barker stated the song is about "that feeling of being early on in a relationship and wanting to know everything about that person.

"[4] Barker and the band believed that the song can provoke an emotional response due to its authenticity about knowing when you have met the right person.

[5] Guitarist Bobby Martin stated that the song shows a "more mature side" of the band that fans had yet to see in their music.

[15] James Barker Band performed "Meet Your Mama" live on KTLA on February 3, 2023, as part of their "Music Fest Friday" series.