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