I never knew I had a father Until I lost the sun I didn't understand what he did Or what has done He took it much too far He took it all in stride I'll never reach the top of the mountain Until I find out why Mother blues Mother blues Came from a place there's no mistake Where livin's not much fun He knew his chances for romancing He knew it all along He took it much too far He took it all in stride I'll never reach the top of the mountain Till I find out why Mother blues Mother blues I'm gonna meet you there I'm gonna find you I know I'll see you soon He took it much too far He took it all in stride I'll never reach the top of the mountain Till I find out why Mother blues Mother blues Mother blues Mother blues