Lyrics

When I was young the world was new, full of life and joy
Mysteries and count by threes, teddy bears and toys
But one face always followed me so beautiful and true
Someone who looked out for me Mother that was you

Then I grew from that child and wandered through this land
Who was there to guide me through and help me understand
A soothing voice, a touching hand, a different point of view
Who was there to beside me then Mother it was you

Chorus
So when I lay awake at night feeling safe and free
I think about those times in life when you were there for me

When I needed strength and might, when I was feeling down
When there was no one in sight, just lonely empty towns
When I thought that all was lost and there was nothing I could do
Who was there to comfort me Mother it was you

Instrumental

So when I lay awake at night feeling safe and free
I think about those times in life when you were there for me

And when you go and leave this world when time comes to atone
Though I may be standing here I won’t be alone
I’ll see your face, I’ll hear your voice, in everything that's new
Who lives on inside my heart Mother… it’s you