Mother
Moriah Woods Lyrics
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Be what you wanna be
Eyes like icy seas
Palms as soft as summer breeze
She said "darlin' can't you see?
I'm just a fragile human being
I cannot reap or cry or sow
Breaks my heart once again once again
Shapes my heart once again once again
Breaks my heart in the end in the end
Breaks my heart in the end in the end
Momma Momma
Momma Momma
Breaks my heart once again once again
Shapes my heart once again once again
Breaks my heart in the end in the end
Shapes my heart in the end in the end
The lyrics to Moriah Woods's song "Mother" depict a mother's attempt to comfort her child by telling them that they are free to pursue their dreams and be whoever they wish to be. The line "Mother's smile cast over me" suggests that the mother's love is a protective shield over her child, making them feel safe and secure. The next line, "Be what you wanna be," echoes the same sentiment, as the mother empowers her child to follow their passions and live their lives to the fullest.
The following lines paint a vivid image of the mother's physical features - her "Eyes like icy seas" and "Palms as soft as summer breeze." Despite her strength and beauty, the mother acknowledges her own vulnerability and humanity. She tells her child, "I cannot reap or cry or sow," admitting that she cannot shield them from every hardship in life.
The heartbreaking chorus repeats the phrase "Breaks my heart once again once again" and "Shapes my heart once again once again," suggesting that the mother has experienced some pain or trauma in her life that has made her wiser but sadder. The song title "Mother" is used throughout the chorus, emphasizing the importance of the mother-child relationship and the significance of a mother's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother's smile cast over me
The warmth of my mother's smile covers me in a protective embrace
Be what you wanna be
My mother encourages me to pursue my dreams and live my life on my own terms
Eyes like icy seas
My mother's gaze is both piercing and soothing, reminding me of the vastness of the ocean
Palms as soft as summer breeze
My mother's touch feels like a gentle, warm breeze on a summer day
She said "darlin' can't you see?
My mother recognizes my struggles and addresses me with affectionate endearment
I'm just a fragile human being
My mother admits to her own vulnerability, reminding me that she's not invincible
I cannot reap or cry or sow
My mother acknowledges that she can't always fix my problems or take away my pain
So fight and fight and fight alone"
My mother encourages me to be strong and face my battles head-on, even if I have to do it alone
Breaks my heart once again once again
The pain of my mother's words and her struggles hurts me deeply, and this isn't the first time
Shapes my heart once again once again
Despite the pain, my mother's words and struggles continually shape me into a stronger and more resilient person
Breaks my heart in the end in the end
The worry and heartache caused by my mother's frailty and mortality are unavoidable and painful
Shapes my heart in the end in the end
But in the end, my mother's love and guidance will always shape and influence who I am
Momma Momma
The repetition of my plea for my mother's help and reassurance emphasize my vulnerability and need for her guidance
Breaks my heart once again once again
The cycle of hurt and pain caused by my mother's struggles and vulnerability continues
Shapes my heart once again once again
But I continue to grow and develop, even in the midst of heartbreak
Breaks my heart in the end in the end
My mother's mortality and eventual passing weigh heavily on me, causing pain and heartache
Shapes my heart in the end in the end
But her legacy and love will continue to shape and influence me, even after she's gone
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jolanta Drywa
piękne to
Hamza Floyd
Awsome❤❤❤❤❤🍓
Wiola Zurkowska
Love it❤
Andy303
Najpiękniejsze 💚
Patryk Tomasik
awesome track! also love the album artwork! Kroomen!!! hope it will be released on vinyl as well, not only slowly dying CD... :)
Keep up the good work!
Moriah Woods
6 years later…. I’m still dreaming of it. :))
JarekCJ
It is really beautiful!
I were in the other reality for a while and the voice was the key!
Nafalia
melts my heart ❤️
Anna S
......booooooskieeeee to jest....