Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Connie graduated from Campbell Collegiate in Regina in 1972 and the University of Alberta in 1976 with a BFA degree in theatre. She performed with various theatre groups, including Theatre Passe Muraille, The Mummers, and 25th Street House Theatre, until 1979, when she gave it up to start a full-time music career.
In 1981, she founded her own independent record label, Coyote Entertainment, and has released fourteen albums. In 1997 she was featured performer in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on the last broadcast of Peter Gzowski's CBC national radio program Morningside.
She has won the Juno Award for best children's album three times. She won it in 1989, 2004, and 2005. However, most of her music is for adults. She co-wrote a song for the animated television series based on the comic strip For Better or For Worse, which debuted in 2000.
She is married to music producer and Hart-Rouge member Paul Campagne. They live in Montreal.
Her song "Wanderlust" was covered by Cosy Sheridan.
In 2003, her television show Wood River Hall debuted on VisionTV.
In 2006, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Mother's Prayer
Connie Kaldor Lyrics
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I am free from harm
And I watch as the clouds rush by
With my baby asleep in my arms
And I feel tied to every mother that I see
I can't watch the war reports on TV
And if I had all the money in this world
Let the wind blow, let the rain come down
May we all be free from harm
Free to watch as the clouds rush by
With our babies asleep in our arms
And I feel tied to every mother who has hunger in her eyes
Who must comfort when there's not enough to eat
Tell me, where does the plenty go?
And tell me, what in the world is more important than these?
Let the wind blow, let the rain come down
May we all be free from harm
Free to watch as the clouds rush by
With our babies asleep in our arms
And I don't want to hear about religions and boundaries
I don't want to hear about the ones who hoard their gold
And I don't want to hear about the might and the majesty
Do the ones who make this madness have no babies to hold?
Let the wind blow, let the rain come down
May we all be free from harm
Free to watch as the clouds rush by
With our babies asleep in our arms
With our babies asleep in our arms
Connie Kaldor's song "Mother's Prayer" is a moving and poignant tribute to motherhood and the universal desire for safety and comfort for our children. The opening lines "Let the wind blow, let the rain come down, I am free from harm" immediately sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing her sense of security and contentment with her baby peacefully asleep in her arms. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with an added hope that all mothers and babies might be free from harm, able to watch the world go by in peace.
The second verse of the song shifts the tone slightly, as the singer expresses her solidarity with mothers struggling to provide for their children. She cannot bear to watch the news of war and violence, and instead imagines throwing all the guns in the world into the sea. Her empathy extends to mothers who must face the reality of hunger every day, asking why there is not enough to go around and questioning what is more important than "these" (presumably, the lives of these mothers and their children).
The final verse of the song is a call to action, a plea for a better world for all children. The singer expresses frustration with those who prioritize their own power and wealth over the comfort and safety of the next generation. She asks whether those who "make this madness" have no babies of their own to hold. The song ends with a reiteration of the central image of a mother holding her sleeping baby, a symbol of hope and love in a troubled world.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the wind blow, let the rain come down
I am unafraid of natural forces and confident in my safety.
I am free from harm
I am safe and secure in my current circumstances.
And I watch as the clouds rush by
I am observing the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
With my baby asleep in my arms
I am comforted by the presence of my child.
And I feel tied to every mother that I see
I empathize deeply with other mothers.
I can't watch the war reports on TV
The violence and suffering depicted in media is too distressing for me to witness.
And if I had all the money in this world, I'd buy every gun and throw it into the sea
I believe that violence and warfare are harmful and unnecessary, and I wish to eliminate those weapons.
May we all be free from harm
I wish safety and security for all people.
And I feel tied to every mother who has hunger in her eyes
I share the grief and struggle of mothers who are experiencing poverty and hunger.
Who must comfort when there's not enough to eat
Mothers must do their best to provide care and comfort for their children despite limited resources.
Tell me, where does the plenty go?
I question why there is abundance in some places while others suffer from scarcity.
And tell me, what in the world is more important than these?
I prioritize the needs of children and families above all else.
I don't want to hear about religions and boundaries
I reject divisive ideologies and believe in the importance of unity and cooperation.
I don't want to hear about the ones who hoard their gold
I reject those who prioritize wealth and material possessions above the needs of others.
And I don't want to hear about the might and majesty
I disregard displays of power and domination, as they do not align with my values.
Do the ones who make this madness have no babies to hold?
I wonder how those who perpetrate violence and suffering can reconcile that with their own families and loved ones.
With our babies asleep in our arms
I find comfort and solace in the presence of my child.
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.