Songtexte:
Natalie Merchant Motherland

s that like to be? Oh, motherland cradle me Close my eyes, lullaby me to sleep Keep me safe, lie with me, stay beside me don't go Don't go Motherland

I swear I know your face, I wish I knew your name I wish I could take you by the hand If I could name it, if I could just explain it If I could only help

day? Take one last look behind. Commit this to memory and mind, but don't miss this wasteland, this terrible place. When you leave keep your heart off your sleeve. Motherland

I'm not gonna beg you for nothing. I'm not gonna beg you for your love. Straight talk, give me the straight talk. Tell me what's on your mind if it

I swear I know your face, I wish I knew your name, I wish I could take you by the hand. If I could name it, If I could just explain it. If I could only

Do I have to put the law on you baby for all the wicked things you do? Am I gonna have to put the law on you baby? That was not what I wanted to do.

I know what you tell yourself, you tell yourself. Look in the mirror. Look in the mirror. What does it show? I hear you counting. I know you're adding

So you're in love? That's so good for you. Live it up girl 'cause it never lasts too long. It's heaven for now, but not for long. It's gonna hurt you

Saddle up the horses and wear your Sunday best. Sing your Sacred Harp. You be holier than the rest. Fill up the room with a grand and a thunderous song