Lyrics
I was standing by the window
I was present near the window
On a cold and cloudy day
On a chilly and overcast day
When I saw the hearse come rolling
Witnessed the hearse approaching
To carry my mother away
To transport my deceased mother
Will the circle be unbroken
Questioning if the family bond will endure
Bye and bye Lord bye and bye
Eventually, in the future, goodbye, goodbye Lord
There's a better home a waiting
A superior dwelling awaits
In the sky Lord in the sky
In the celestial realm, Lord, in the sky
Lord I told that undertaker
Addressing the undertaker, requesting a slow journey
Undertaker please drive slow
Pleading for a measured pace
For that body you're a hauling
Expressing dislike for the transportation of the body
Lord I hate to see her go
Regretting the departure of the loved one
Well I followed close behind her
Physically following the procession
Tried to hold up and be brave
Attempting to stay strong and courageous
But I could not hide my sorrow
Unable to conceal the deep sorrow
When they laid her in that grave.
Emotional pain when placing her in the grave
I went back home Lord that home was lonesome
Returning to a desolate home
Since my mother, she was gone
Feeling the absence of the departed mother
All my brothers and sisters crying
Siblings mourning the sad and solitary home
What a home so sad and alone.
Reflecting on the melancholy atmosphere
One by one the seats were emptied
Gradual emptying of seats as family members depart
One by one they went away
Each one leaving in succession
Now that family they are parted
The family now separated
Will they meet again some day.
Speculating if they will reunite in the afterlife
I was singing with my sisters
Participating in singing alongside sisters
I was singing with my friends
Joining in song with friends
And we all can, sing together
Collective singing suggesting ongoing connection
Cause the circle never ends
Emphasizing the eternal nature of the familial circle
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