Mother of the Village
Echoes of a Vanished Era: Reflections on the Demise of a Mining Village
Lyrics
We all thought we'd be there for the rest of our lives
We all expected to spend our entire lives in the village.
But of course it didn't turn out like that
Reality did not unfold as anticipated.
We knew we'd lost
The community realized they had suffered a loss.
Well at least it's over we can get back to normal
Despite the hardship, there's a sense of relief that it's over and life can return to normal.
But there was never going to be normal
Normalcy is an unattainable goal.
Nothing will ever replace it because it's the end of an era
Irreplaceable loss marks the end of an era.
That is gone completely
What once existed is now completely gone.
I don't think it will ever return toward these valleys
Doubtful that the past will ever return to the valleys.
I remember all the shops there used to be in the village
Recollection of the variety of shops that populated the village.
The pubs'd be full on payday
Pubs bustling with activity on payday.
And you begin to realise what you mean by "the death of a village"
Understanding the true meaning of "the death of a village."
And about the pits being "the mother of the village"
Reflection on the significance of mines as the lifeblood of the village.
And all these phrases that sound all very romantic
Certain phrases may sound romantic, but they convey harsh truths.
But they're not romantic at all, they're true
Romanticized notions are, in fact, stark realities.
I loved the mining industry and I wouldn't have missed it, not for anything
A deep affection for the mining industry despite its challenges.
And I'm so sad and sorry to see that it's gone
Sadness and regret at witnessing the disappearance of the mining industry.
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