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Mother's distress

from Route 35 Exit 13 by Broken Arrows

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About mothers who sacrify themselves for the well-being of their children.

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Mother’s Distress
(Words and Music by Paul van Dijk, arrangements by Eric Gracient)

The soil lurks in the water it’s been waiting for, for such a long time now
The child absorbs impressions and builds a world inside
Money’s flowing everywhere, and covers all the light
Friends may interfere, but disappoint somehow

Mothers are our saviours and really understand
Mary guides our lost souls to the promised land

She’s painting ice flowers on my window in this shivery night
She’s giving all she has; the coal hearth fire never dies
Our home cannot be taken because she cares and never lies
Whereas others seem so wrong, I know she’s always right

Mothers are our saviours and really understand
Mary guides our lost souls to the promised land

Did she care too much, did she give herself away
Was the load too much, and the price too high to pay
I feel the pain she suffered, did she notice I was aware
Is this the course of life, or the fate of those who care?

I know she’s hiding high up there when the sun breaks through the heavy clouds
She’s giving all the signs I need, and no god could ever give
They help me get further, to forgive as well as live
My head upwards, not drowning in the crowds
Mothers are our saviours and really understand
Mary guides our lost souls to the promised land

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from Route 35 Exit 13, released June 17, 2021
Words and music written by Paul van Dijk, arrangements by Eric Gracient

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Broken Arrows Grand Est, France

The Broken Arrows started their concerts in 2019 as a Tribute to Neil Young. In 2021 they started writing their own songs which resulted in their first album Route 35 Exit 13. Clear vocal melodies mixed with rock, folk and grungy guitar work.
The Broken Arrows are: Paul van Dijk (vocals, guitar), Eric Gracient (guitar, vocals), Olivier Meyer (bass) et Zoé Taroux (drums). ... more

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