My Mother the War (1985 Version)

Lyrics

[Verse 1:] She borders the pavement Flanks avenues Parades pass White glove attended by My mother the war She'll raise a shaft Lift a banner Toss a rose [Chorus] Mother the war Mother the war Mother the war Mother the war [Verse 2:] She knows every neighbor Chats at their doors Compare Econo-size electric appliances Mother the war Come share tea And a seat by my Cradlе with [Chorus] [Verse 3:] Forsaken vigil Three years each tour Hands of god еnfold him Prayed mother the war Haunt a doorway Beg a postman Is there word [Chorus] For mother the war My mother the war Mother [Verse 4:] 5 black stars In bitter defiance She's spiting the corps Wet a brood Short league for combat Mother the war Well acquainted With sorrow With grief [Chorus] Mother the war Mother the war [Verse 5:] Folded lace Carrion Blood soaked robes Folded lace Carrion Blood soaked Shroud [Chorus] My mother the war My mother Mother Mother Mommy