Motherless Children
Ella Mae Wilson Lillie B. Williams and Richard Williams Lyrics

Motherless children have a hard time when their mother's dead
The loss of a mother puts children in a difficult situation

Motherless children have a hard time when their mother's dead
Without a mother, children are lost and struggling

Wanderin' round from door to door
They are left homeless, aimless and directionless after their mother's death

They don't have no place to go
They lack basic living conditions and care

Some people say your sister will do when your mother's dead
Siblings are sometimes expected to fill the role of a mother

Some people say your sister will do when your mother's dead
Sisters might be depended on for emotional and physical support

Some people say your sister will do
But this may not always be true

Soon as she marries, turn her back on you
Some sisters get married and forget their obligations to their siblings

Some people say your auntie will do when your mother's dead
Extended family members like an aunt may be asked to step in and help raise the children

Some people say your auntie will do when your mother's dead
Aunts may become guardians and take care of the children

Make a start, then prove untrue
But they may not always be willing or able to care for them long-term

Your husband may do the best he can when your mother's dead
Husbands are expected to be supportive and help their wives navigate the loss of their mother

Your husband may do the best he can when your mother's dead
Support from a husband is important, but may not be enough for the children themselves

Your husband don't understand
Only someone who has lost their mother can truly empathize with the children's struggle

Jesus will be a father to you when your mother's dead
In times of extreme loss and hardship, turning to religion can provide comfort and guidance

Jesus will be a father to you when your mother's dead
This is one way to cope with the pain and find hope

Pain and sorrow he'll lead you through
Through Jesus and faith, you can find the strength to get through the tough time

Motherless children have a hard time when their mother's dead
The loss of a mother is difficult and painful no matter what and leaves children feeling lost and unsupported

Motherless children have a hard time when their mother's dead
It's a difficult concept but unfortunately true