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