Though she needs you
It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate
But not for you, my love
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Not tonight, my love
See, the sea wants to take me
But in my heart it was so real
Love is natural and real
While they're in each other's arms"
I know it's over
Oh well, enough said
Love is natural and real
And if you're so clever then why are you on your own tonight?
It takes guts to be gentle and kind
It takes strength to be gentle and kind
Sad veiled bride, please be happy
And you even spoke to me, and said
The knife wants to slit me
Oh mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head
And it never really began
Over, over, over, over, over
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Do you think you can help me ?
With your triumphs and your charms
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
More than she loves you
I don't know where else I can go
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
I know it's over, still I cling
Handsome groom, give her room
It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate
If you're so very entertaining then why are you on your own tonight?
If you're so very good-looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?"
"I know 'cause tonight is just like any other night
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
I don't know where else I can go, oh
"If you're so funny then why are you on your own tonight?
Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
That's why you're on your own tonight
But not for such as you and I, my love
Over and over
Over, over
And I know it's over, still I cling
Over and over and over and over
