Lyrics
She always knows when people need stroking
She possesses an innate ability to sense when people require comforting or reassurance.
And is attracted to deathbeds and divorces
She is drawn to situations involving illness and the end of relationships, such as deathbeds and divorces.
I dreamed she cared for my dying grandfather
In a dream, the narrator envisions her caring for their dying grandfather.
Lying naked face down on his bed
The imagery depicts the dying grandfather lying naked, face down on his bed.
She insists on total presence
She insists on complete presence and awareness in interactions with others.
And knows how to get through to the rest of us
She possesses the skill to connect with others on a profound level.
She has entered me thousandfold often
She has deeply influenced the narrator numerous times, resolving complexities during challenging moments.
And undone knots at my most awkward
She has consistently helped the narrator overcome difficulties and unravel complications in their life.
She reaches out to orphans and refugees
She extends her support to orphans and refugees, providing them with comfort like thermal blankets.
Embraces them with thermal blankets
She embraces those in need, symbolized by the use of thermal blankets for warmth and solace.
Her favourite childhood moments
Her cherished childhood memories are associated with a hospital for the disabled, suggesting a compassionate upbringing.
Were at a hospital for the disabled
Her fondest moments were spent at a hospital for disabled individuals, indicating a connection to empathy and care.
I've seen her offer empathy to widows
The narrator has witnessed her offering understanding and compassion to widows.
She attends funerals of strangers
She actively participates in funerals of strangers, highlighting her empathy and respect for the deceased.
Her strongest memory
Her most powerful recollection is associated with nourishing children affected by leprosy, emphasizing her altruistic nature.
Is feeding children with leprosy
She holds a significant memory of providing food and care to children suffering from leprosy.
Music heals too
The lyrics acknowledge the healing power of music in addition to her empathetic qualities.
I'm here to defend it
The narrator expresses a commitment to defending the healing power of music.
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