Although this song is not entitled "Mother's Dream", the concept of the album is embodied in it's lyrics. Essentially a letter of apology to my mother for ignoring her until the day I crashed and burned.
lyrics
Certain As The Sun
Verse I:
I closed the door to something more
I didn't know, I could not see
Ignored the signs
Only to find, myself in deep
I could not breath
Pre-Chorus I:
Mother, mother hold my hand
I’m a sad and lonely man
But they'll be peace when I am done
Chorus I:
I’m Certain As the Sun
That shines on everyone
Love is where I’ll be…
‘cause love is where I’m from
Now ride on the waves of the one
I’m Certain As the Sun
Verse II:
She sees at night,
She see me run
Far from the light aphelion
She sees a boy return a man
With cradled koi in crippled hands
Pre-Chorus II:
Mother’s dream she comforts me
With magic tales of victory
There’s no place that I’d rather be than home
Chorus II:
I’m Certain As the Sun
That shines on everyone
Love is where we’ll be…
‘cause love is where we’re from
Now ride on the waves of the one
I’m Certain As the Sun
Outro:
backups (She's sees the sun) repeat
Mother’s dream she comforts me
With magic tales of victory
credits
from Mother's Dream,
released August 19, 2016
Written, Produced & Recorded by: Nyle Girgis
Publishing: Lightwise Music (ASCAP)
Mixed By: Hayley Hersh
Mastered By: Evren Goknar
Lead Vocals: Nyle Girgis
Female Vocals: Elisa Fiorillo (Dease)
Drums, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar: Nyle Girgis
Lap Steel & Sitar: Wes Styles
Bass Guitar: Michael Paige
Cello: Hayley Hersh
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