Angela Evans - Mother lyrics

There was a time when we got our food from our garden* There was a time when we drank our water from a tap We placed more value in our neighbors Our clothes were mended and re-worn We milked our cows by hand We played live music in the kitchen Our lives weren't owned by television We helped our fellow man And I know we can't agree on everything I know we don't see eye-to-eye on much But if there is one thing, of which we're all aware It is the sum of what we've done, to our Mother There was a time when we could not hear her call Our ignorance came honestly And then we saw what could not be denied And blamed a lack of clarity Our greed spun out of control We lost our love we lost our souls We disconnected from what really makes us whole Deep down we know the weight we carry We take our pills because we're guilty There is no cure for watching cruelty with your eyes closed And I know we can't agree on everything I know we don't see eye-to-eye on much But if there is one thing, of which we're all aware It is the sum of what we've done, to our Mother She is tired of being strong It's our Mother Who has loved us for so long Now is the time for us to decide How we plan to leave this place Now is the time when we can swallow our pride Or carry on in disgrace I want to ask her forgiveness For all the wrongs she has witnessed I want to show her I've learned That I will honour her perfection Strive to act in her reflection I will leave her with the dignity she's earned And I know we can't agree on everything I know we don't see eye-to-eye on much But if there is one thing, of which we're all aware It is the sum of what we've done, to our Mother There was a time when we got our food from our garden