Daughter
Nancy Wilson Lyrics


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Lies beyond her years
This mother's daughter is gonna bring tears
Tears to her family
Tears to the men who hold her tenderly!
Wise beyond her days
This mother's daughter is gonna make waves
Waves like the stormy sea
Storms in the men who want her desperately!

This mother's daughter will ride the wind
This mother's daughter will see the
End of time go by with time to cry, ooh, ooh

Liеs beyond the rain
This mother's daughtеr is gonna know pain
Pain in her gentle soul
Pain in the eyes of men she will control!

This mother's daughter will ride the wind
This mother's daughter will see the
End of time go by with time to cry, ooh, ooh

This mother's daughter
(This mother's daughter)
This mother's daughter
(This mother's daughter)




See the end, this mother's daughter, cry
(This mother's daughter)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nancy Wilson's song "This Mother's Daughter" convey the story of a young woman who possesses wisdom and insight beyond her years. The first verse describes how she will bring tears not only to her own family but also to the men who hold her tenderly. This suggests that her actions and choices will have a profound impact on those around her, potentially causing both joy and sorrow.


The second verse highlights the young woman's ability to make waves, just like the stormy sea. This speaks to her power and influence, particularly over the men who desire her desperately. The chorus repeats the idea that she will ride the wind and witness the passing of time, indicating that she is destined for a life filled with significant experiences and emotions.


The third verse introduces the idea that the mother's daughter will also know pain. It emphasizes her empathetic nature, as she will not only experience pain in her own gentle soul but also witness the pain in the eyes of the men whom she will control. This suggests that she may have the ability to manipulate and affect others emotionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Lies beyond her years
This girl possesses wisdom and maturity that surpass her age.


This mother's daughter is gonna bring tears
The actions and choices of this girl will lead to emotional distress and sorrow.


Tears to her family
Her family will be deeply affected and saddened by her actions.


Tears to the men who hold her tenderly!
Even the men who care for her deeply will experience heartache and tears as a result of her actions.


Wise beyond her days
This girl possesses exceptional wisdom and intelligence for her young age.


This mother's daughter is gonna make waves
She will bring about significant changes and disruptions in her surroundings.


Waves like the stormy sea
The impact she will have is comparable to the tumultuous and unpredictable waves of the sea during a storm.


Storms in the men who want her desperately!
Men who long for her affection will be overwhelmed and tormented by the emotional turbulence she causes.


This mother's daughter will ride the wind
She will navigate through life with grace and freedom, like a rider on the wind.


This mother's daughter will see the End of time go by with time to cry, ooh, ooh
She will witness the passage of time, experiencing both joy and sadness along the way.


Lies beyond the rain
She possesses a depth and understanding that goes beyond mere surface emotions.


This mother's daughter is gonna know pain
She will endure emotional anguish and suffering.


Pain in her gentle soul
Her compassionate and tender nature will also be the source of her pain.


Pain in the eyes of men she will control!
Men who fall under her influence will experience heartache and agony.


See the end, this mother's daughter, cry
As she nears the end of her journey, she will shed tears reflecting the emotions and experiences of her life.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: EUGENE B MC DANIELS

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Comments from YouTube:

Pixelated Pixie

Now I fully understand the meaning of the lyrics in this song. Nancy is the Best Female Guitarist Ever. Her version of Pearl Jam's "Daughter" is stellar. The meaning of her Cover of this song is devastating.

Renine Starika

Agreed 100 %!

M Lindle

Nancy Wilson has been the untapped potential in Heart for years and years now. So happy to see her finally release a solo album .

Paul

Nancy rocked it back then and she continues to rock it out now. Most refer to Heart as Ann and Nancy but for me its Nancy and Ann. Keep doing your thing.

Dax Jordan

ART! Great re-imagining of an iconic song. No easy feat. Much love.

felinefanII

That's always been one of Nancy's many strong points, her great cover versions done live solo or with Heart as well as Lovemongers. In fact, there's a great live version of the latter doing Saltwater by Julian Lennon here on YT that is awesome, makes you wish they'd recorded it too or Nancy herself.

Elizabeth Perimont Clason

Fn goosebumps from my shoulders down to the tips of my fingertips. Nancy you go woman! 🤘✊

Richard Decker

OMG!!! - I NEEDED THAT!!! - WAY TO GO NANCY!!! - ROCK ON!!!💜💙💜

Kaleidoscopia

SUCH A POWERFUL version of an incredible song! Love your vocals on this too, Nancy

Andrew Goldbergs

Maturity doesn't throw this ageless rocker! Still amazing vocal strength and her recent guitar work should not be missed..one of the great female players of all time.

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