Lyrics
One bright and guiding light
Refers to a significant and illuminating presence, likely the mother's influence.
That taught me wrong from right
Expresses the guidance provided by the mother in distinguishing right from wrong.
I found in my mother's eyes
The speaker finds a source of wisdom and moral direction in their mother's eyes.
Those baby tales she told
References childhood stories told by the mother, suggesting nurturing and guidance.
Of pathways paved with gold
Implies the mother's teachings about a promising and rewarding life.
I found in my mother's eyes
Reiterates the speaker's discovery of valuable life lessons in their mother's eyes.
Just like a wandering sparrow, a lonely soul
Compares the speaker to a wandering sparrow, highlighting a sense of loneliness or searching.
I'd walk the straight and narrow till I reach my goal
Expresses the commitment to follow a moral path until achieving a personal goal.
God's gift sent from above
Suggests the speaker sees their mother as a divine gift, possibly emphasizing her importance.
One true unselfish love
Describes the mother's love as true and unselfish, emphasizing its purity.
I found in my mother's eyes
Reaffirms the discovery of profound love in the speaker's mother's eyes.
I found in my mother's eyes
Repeated line emphasizing the depth and significance of the love found in the mother's eyes.
Just like a wandering sparrow, a lonely soul
Repeats the sparrow metaphor, suggesting a continued sense of solitude or searching.
I'd walk the straight and narrow till I reach my goal
Reiterates the commitment to a virtuous path until reaching a personal goal.
God's gift sent from above
Recalls the idea of the mother as a divine gift, reinforcing her special and sacred nature.
One true unselfish love
Repeats the notion of the mother's love being true and unselfish, underscoring its purity.
I found in my mother's eyes
Reaffirms the speaker's profound discovery of love in their mother's eyes.
I found in my mother's eye
Repeated line emphasizing the enduring impact of the love found in the mother's eyes.
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