Mother Nature's Son
The King's Singers/Robert Chilcott/Anthony Holt/Simon Carrington/Colin Mason/Jeremy Jackman/Alastair Lyrics
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All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
Sit beside a mountain stream--see her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
Find me in my field of grass--Mother Nature's son
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
Mother Nature's son.
"Mother Nature's Son" is a song about the beauty of nature and the simple life. The lyrics describe the singer as a poor young country boy, who spends his days singing songs for everyone he meets. He finds joy in the natural world, sitting beside a mountain stream and listening to the sound of music as the water flows. The imagery of the "pretty sound of music" highlights the natural music inherent in the world.
The singer also finds pleasure in the small things in life, such as sitting in a field of grass and listening to the swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun. The song speaks to the idea that happiness and contentment can come from the simplicity of life and the beauty of the natural world. The title, "Mother Nature's Son," emphasizes the singer's close relationship with nature and his identification with its rhythms and cycles.
Line by Line Meaning
Born a poor young country boy--Mother Nature's son
I was born with nothing but the surroundings of Mother Nature, identifying myself as her son.
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
I spend my days creating music for anyone who will listen, using my natural surroundings as inspiration.
Sit beside a mountain stream--see her waters rise
As I sit next to a mountain stream, I observe the water level increase, witnessing the power of nature.
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
I enjoy the beautiful melodies produced by nature, such as the sound of birds soaring through the sky.
Find me in my field of grass--Mother Nature's son
I can usually be found amongst the vibrant blades of grass in the fields, a true product of Mother Nature.
Swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
Watching the swaying daisies, I can hear their soft and serene whispers as they bask in the warm sun.
Mother Nature's son.
I am a child of Mother Nature, and all that she encompasses.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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