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DJ Kay & Nick Lyrics

Mary was my mother's mother and my sister too
Mary is a familial figure who holds multiple roles, serving as both my grandmother and my sister.

There's rain in the river, there's a river running through
It is metaphorically implied that there is a sense of sadness and continuous flow of emotions, just like rain in a river.

To the sea around these islands crying tears of sorrow and pain
The surrounding seas surrounding the islands reflect the collective sadness and pain, symbolized by the tears shed.

There's rain in the river, there's a river in my veins
Similar to the previous line, the presence of rain in the river represents the emotions flowing through me, like a river coursing through my veins.

Mary, young as we may be you know
Addressing Mary, despite our youthfulness, we both understand.

The blood in you and me is as old as blood can be
The blood that runs through our veins has an ancient lineage, as old as blood can possibly be.

Living lines of memory drew the markings on my hands
The lines on my hands are a result of the imprinted memories I have acquired throughout my life.

Ancient lines of living love are waking in this land
The ancient lines symbolize the enduring and deep-rooted love that is awakening within this region.

Saying, 'I am in the forest, in the city and the field
The voice of the ancient love declares its presence in all surroundings, be it in the forest, city, or countryside.

I am in the bounty, come on, know me as I yield
The love is also present in the abundance that nature provides, urging us to truly understand and appreciate its presence.

I am in the Falcon, in the Otter and the Stoat
The love is embodied within the majestic falcon, the playful otter, and the elusive stoat.

I am in the Turtle Dove with nowhere left to go'
The love is found in the turtle dove, a creature portrayed as having no destination or purpose.

I'm in the moment of blind madness when he's pushing her away
The love is present even in the intense and irrational moments when a person is pushing their loved one away.

I am in the lover and in the ear who hears her say
The love is felt both by the lover and by the listener who hears the words of the loved one.

'Can we begin again? Oh baby, it's me again
The plea to start anew is expressed by the singer, emphasizing their continuous presence and desire to reconcile.

I know you are so different to me but I love you just the same
Despite recognizing the differences between them, the artist's love remains unwavering.

Mary Ethel Ruddock 1912 to '72
Referring to a specific individual, Mary Ethel Ruddock, born in 1912 and passed away in 1972.

Though we never met in flesh, yeah, I remember you
Despite never having a physical encounter, the singer still retains memories and recollections of Mary Ethel Ruddock.

Were warm and you were gentle, you were modest you were kind
A description of Mary Ethel Ruddock's character, portraying her as warm, gentle, modest, and kind.

A mother, wife and gran, you were a woman of your time
Mary Ethel Ruddock fulfilled the roles of a mother, wife, and grandmother, encompassing the essence of a woman living in her era.

And she says 'I am in the living, I am in the dying too
Mary Ethel Ruddock expresses that her presence extends to both life and death.

I am in the stillness, can you see me as I move?
Even in moments of calm and tranquility, Mary Ethel Ruddock's essence is perceptible, evident in her movements.

I am in the Hawthorn, in the Apple and the Beech
Her presence is found within the hawthorn, apple, and beech trees.

I am in the mayhem and the medicine of speech'
Mary Ethel Ruddock's influence can be found in both chaotic and healing aspects of communication.

In the moment of blind madness when he's pushing her away
Similar to a previous line, the love manifests even in the confused and irrational instances when someone is distancing themselves.

I am in the lover and in the ear who hears her say
The love is experienced by both the lover and the person who listens to the loved one's words.

'Can we begin again? Oh baby, it's me again
Once again, the plea to start fresh and rekindle the connection is expressed.

I know you are so different to me but I love you just the same
Regardless of the dissimilarities, the love remains constant and unchanged.

Love you just the same'
The affirmation of loving the person unconditionally.