Mother of mine
Agnes Chan Lyrics


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Mother of mine you gave to me,
all of my life to do as I please,
I owe everything I have to you,
Mother sweet Mother of mine.

Mother of mine when I was young
you showed me the right way things had to be done,
without your arms where would I be,
Mother sweet Mother of mine.

Mother you gave me happiness,
much more than words can say,
I thank the lord let me breath with you,
every night and every day.

Mother of mine now I am grown
and I can walk straight all on my own,
I'd like to give you what you gave to me,
Mother sweet Mother of mine.

Mother you gave me happiness,
much more than words can say,
I thank the lord let me breath with you,
every night and every day.

Mother of mine now I am grown
and I can walk straight all on my own,
I'd like to give you what you gave to me,
Mother sweet Mother of mine.





Mother sweet Mother of mine.

Overall Meaning

Agnes Chan's Mother of Mine is a touching ode to the love and sacrifice of a mother. The song opens with the acknowledgment that the singer owes everything to her mother who unconditionally gave her life and the freedom to pursue her dreams. The lyrics express the gratitude and indebtedness of the singer to her mother who guided and nurtured her when she was young. Without her mother's love and embrace, the singer questions where she would be and what she would have become.


The chorus of the song is a reminder that the singer's mother gave her the greatest gift of all, happiness. The singer acknowledges her mother as the source of her happiness and for the simple pleasure of being able to live every day with her. The singer expresses a desire to repay her mother for everything that she has done by giving her something that is just as great.


The song concludes by highlighting how far the singer has come, now that she is grown and able to stand on her feet. She expresses a desire to give back to her mother who has given her so much. The overall message of the song is that a mother is a source of love, nurture, and happiness. The song is especially meaningful for anyone who has experienced the joy and privilege of having a mother in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother of mine you gave to me,
I acknowledge that it was you, my mother, who gave me life and brought me into this world.


all of my life to do as I please,
You've given me the liberty to live my life on my terms and make my own decisions despite any constraints that life throws at me.


I owe everything I have to you,
I am deeply indebted to you for everything that you've given to me and sacrificed for me to be able to flourish in life.


Mother sweet Mother of mine.
You are the sweetest mother I know, and I cherish the invaluable bond we share.


Mother of mine when I was young
During my formative years, you instilled in me the values and ethics I needed to thrive in this world, and I will always be grateful for that.


you showed me the right way things had to be done,
You guided me to make the right choices and lead a principled life, not only for my betterment but also for the benefit of those around me.


without your arms where would I be,
Without your constant love, care, and protection, I would undoubtedly be lost in this world


Mother sweet Mother of mine.
You are the sweetest mother I know, and I cherish the invaluable bond we share.


Mother you gave me happiness,
Your unwavering love, devotion, and support have brought me immense joy and contentment, something words can hardly describe.


much more than words can say,
The depth of gratitude and appreciation I have for you is beyond the scope of words.


I thank the lord let me breath with you,
Every moment of my life spent with you, my mother, fill me with gratitude and is treasured as a blessing.


every night and every day.
Your presence in my life, be it day or night, has been instrumental in shaping my worldview and making me into the person I am today.


Mother of mine now I am grown
As an adult now, I realize and appreciate the sacrifices you have had to make and the struggles you've had to endure to ensure my well-being and happiness.


and I can walk straight all on my own,
Thanks to your unwavering love and guidance, I can confidently navigate this world on my own, and strive to make you proud every day.


I'd like to give you what you gave to me,
I would like nothing more than to repay you for everything that you have done for me and give back to you all the love, care, and support that you have given to me.


Mother sweet Mother of mine.
You are the sweetest mother I know, and I cherish the invaluable bond we share.




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Mother of mine
You gave to me all of my life
To do as I please
I owe everything I have to you
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother of mine
When I was young
You showed me the right way
Things should be done
Without your love
Where would I be?
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, you gave me happiness
Much more than words can say
I pray the Lord
That He may bless you
Every night and every day
Mother of mine
Now I am grown
And I can walk straight
All on my own
I'd like to give you
What you gave to me
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, you gave me happiness
Much more than words can say
I pray the Lord
That He may bless you
Every night and every day
Mother of mine
Now I am grown
And I can walk straight
All on my own
I'd like to give you
What you gave to me
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, sweet mother of mine



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@user-uc7cx7vf3s

Mother of mine
You gave to me all of my life
To do as I please
I owe everything I have to you
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother of mine
When I was young
You showed me the right way
Things should be done
Without your love
Where would I be?
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, you gave me happiness
Much more than words can say
I pray the Lord
That He may bless you
Every night and every day
Mother of mine
Now I am grown
And I can walk straight
All on my own
I'd like to give you
What you gave to me
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, you gave me happiness
Much more than words can say
I pray the Lord
That He may bless you
Every night and every day
Mother of mine
Now I am grown
And I can walk straight
All on my own
I'd like to give you
What you gave to me
Mother, sweet mother of mine
Mother, sweet mother of mine

@deepfriedscotsman2860

A beautiful song originally sung by a 12 year old Scottish boy called Neil Reid in 1971

@lilyabas7290

❤❤❤❤❤ I really love this song

@hiroogarden1917

好歌。 Good song. 👏👏

@jameslau4651

Brings back memories 👍

@parindatantisewee9548

I love this song, thanks🥰

@ohautumn

This song is best when Agnes sings.

@alexeicogan4733

She's the only one I've heard singing it. It's stunning. So heart-grabbing!!!

PS: Who else has done it???

@rachealchareon699

19 April 2022 Big hug with my dream

@parindatantisewee9548

🥰🥰🥰🥰

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