Paroles:
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

Top of the fold, toast of the town everyone stops when you come around. They hold their breath for you. Heroes are born. Idols are made. We're all fools

When I was just a little girl my mamma said to me, "Beware of the devil my child in the dark rocky place he'll keep. Beware of the devil my child. Beware

Lately I've been walking all alone through the wind and through the rain, been walking through the streets and finding sweet relief in knowing that it

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

Who'll save the poor little girl? Henry Darger. Who'll save the poor little girl? Henry. Who'll tell the story of her? Henry Darger. Who'll tell

This house is on fire! Well, kick off your boots, come and sit a spell, listen to my worry, come and listen well. All you better best come and lean

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