Brad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist born on August 23, 1970 in Jackson… Read Full Bio ↴Brad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist born on August 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. He plays original compositions and jazz standards, as well as interpretations of non-jazz songs by The Beatles, Nick Drake, Radiohead and Soundgarden, for example. He has also contributed to movie soundtracks, including Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil (1997), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Space Cowboys (2000), The Million Dollar Hotel (2000).

In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.

Mother Nature
Brad Mehldau Lyrics

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Born a poor young country boy
Mother Nature's son
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.

Sit beside a mountain stream
See her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.

Find me in my field of grass
Mother Nature's son
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.

Mother Nature's son.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's song Mother Nature paints a picture of an individual who can be likened to a poor young country boy. He is a singer-songwriter who spends his day writing and singing songs for anyone willing to listen. He is one with nature, as he sits beside a mountain stream and sees the waters rise while listening to the pretty sounds of music made by the flowing water. This gives him joy, as he is continually in awe of the beauty of nature.

In the second stanza, we see the singer in a field of grass, where he again observes nature around him. The swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun as the singer immerses himself in nature's surroundings. This brings him pleasure as he sees the beauty of Mother Nature. The song generally celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy it brings to someone who appreciates it.

Line by Line Meaning

Born a poor young country boy
I began life in humble circumstances, raised in the countryside.

Mother Nature's son
I feel a deep connection to and affinity with the natural world.

All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
My life is devoted to creating and sharing music, bringing beauty and joy to others.

Sit beside a mountain stream
Pausing to connect with and appreciate the beauty of a natural landscape.

See her waters rise
Observing the ebb and flow of the natural world, recognizing its power and majesty.

Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
Tuning in to the sounds of nature, experiencing its beauty and harmonies.

Find me in my field of grass
This is where I feel most at home and at peace, in a tranquil meadow surrounded by nature.

Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
Nature is alive, and everything around me is part of the symphony that I'm attuned to.

Mother Nature's son.
I am nature's child, always seeking to connect with and honor the beauty and wonder of the world around me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY

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@jm12green31

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Hey man I just saw your interview with Rick and really enjoyed it. The way you described the music was pretty cool and I'm going to start listening to your creations now