No Mother

Eternal Love and Loss in the Valley of Shadows: No Mother by Old 97's
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Lyrics

In the valley of the shadows I'm waiting

In a place of difficulty or despair, I'm waiting.

For mother and the other ones I love

I'm anticipating the presence of my mother and other cherished individuals.

So know I'll always love you

Assuring that my love for you will persist.

Until we meet above

Until we reunite in the afterlife.


In the battle of the bottle I'm an innocent

In the struggle with addiction, I am blameless.

And the breaking of glass I'm lost

When things shatter or break, I feel disoriented.

In the shadow of a downtown overpass

Amidst the gloom of an urban overpass,

My last I did exhaust

I've expended all my energy or resources.


No no no mother should ever have to lose a son

A declaration that no mother should experience the pain of losing a child.

No no no mother especially not such a handsome one

Especially not a son who is seen as attractive or beloved.


In the middle of the meadow I'm waiting

Similar to line 1, waiting in a peaceful place.

For mother and the other ones I love

Await the presence of loved ones, including mother.

There's no good why this came to pass

There's no clear reason why this tragedy happened.

There's only just because

It occurred without a logical cause.


No no no mother should ever have to lose a son

Reiterating the sentiment that no mother should endure the loss of a child.

No no no mother especially such a handsome one

Especially not a son who is perceived as attractive or dear.

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