Mother of the Universe
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Our mother who art of the universe,
Hallow be thy name.
Thy wisdom reign, thy will is done,
As it is to be.

You gave us life and protection,
And see us through our confusion.
Teach us love and freedom,
As it is to be.

For thy is our wisdom and power,
Glory forever.
For thy is our wisdom and power,
Glory forever.

For thy is our wisdom and power,
Glory forever.
For thy is our wisdom and power,
Glory forever.




For thy is our wisdom and power,
Glory.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yoko Ono's song "Mother of the Universe" are steeped in spiritual and religious references, as the song is essentially a prayer to the "Mother of the Universe." The song addresses this divine mother figure and praises her wisdom and will, implying a belief in a higher power that guides us through life. The lyrics also acknowledge the mother figure's protective nature and ask for guidance in navigating confusion and learning to love and be free. The repetition of the refrain, "For thy is our wisdom and power, Glory forever," reinforces this idea of a higher power and our dependence on it for guidance and strength.


Overall, the song is a deeply reverent and spiritual piece that reflects Yoko Ono's personal beliefs and perspective on the universe. The title "Mother of the Universe" also reflects the central role of the mother figure in many spiritual and religious traditions, and Yoko's choice to address this figure suggests a desire for a deeper connection with the divine.


Line by Line Meaning

Our mother who art of the universe,
We acknowledge and honor the universal force that creates and sustains all life.


Hallow be thy name.
We recognize the sacredness and divinity of this universal force.


Thy wisdom reign, thy will is done,
We trust in the all-knowing, all-powerful nature of the universe to guide us.


As it is to be.
We accept that everything is unfolding perfectly according to the universe's plan.


You gave us life and protection,
We appreciate the nurturing and supportive presence of the universe in our lives.


And see us through our confusion.
We trust that the universe will help us navigate difficult and uncertain times.


Teach us love and freedom,
We ask for guidance in cultivating qualities of compassion and liberation in ourselves.


As it is to be.
We accept that the universe's teachings will unfold in the perfect timing and manner.


For thy is our wisdom and power,
We recognize the supreme intelligence and authority of the universe.


Glory forever.
We celebrate and honor the infinite nature of the universe's wisdom and power.


For thy is our wisdom and power,
We reiterate the recognition of the universe's all-encompassing intelligence and authority.


Glory forever.
We continue to give reverence to the eternal nature of the universe's wisdom and power.


For thy is our wisdom and power,
We affirm and declare our alignment with the universal force's intelligence and authority.


Glory forever.
We express our everlasting admiration and respect for the infinite nature of the universe's wisdom and power.




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Written by: YOKO ONO

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