Motherless children have a hard time when mother is dead, lord.
Growing up without a mother is difficult for children whose mother has passed away.

They don't have anywhere to go;
Without a mother, children have no place to call home or feel sheltered.

Wandering around from door to door.
Motherless kids often find themselves in a position of instability, never having a place to call home.

Nobody treats you like a mother will when your mother is dead, lord.
No one can fully replicate the love and care that a mother provides, leaving children with a sense of loss and disconnection.

Father will do the best he can when your mother is dead, lord.
When a mother passes away, fathers try their best to fill the gap and take care of their children.

So many things a father can't understand.
Fathers cannot replace a mother's love, and there are certain nuances of parenting that only a mother can provide.

Sister will do the best she can when your mother is dead, lord.
A sister often tries to fill in the gap and take care of their siblings when their mother passes away.

So many things a sister can't understand.
Although sisters can provide care and support, there are specific elements of motherhood that they cannot replicate.

When your mother is dead, when your mother is dead.
The song emphasizes the deep loss and grief that comes with the death of a mother.

When your mother is dead, Lord, when your mother is dead.
The repetition of this line reinforces the impact of losing a mother and highlights the challenging journey of healing and moving forward without her love and support.