Mothers

The song 'Mothers' by Daughter delves into the profound and often unspoken sacrifices that mothers make for their children. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the physical and emotional toll that motherhood can take. The opening lines, 'You will grow all you need to grow inside my spine / And then take what you need to take, what's yours is mine,' metaphorically describe the process of pregnancy and the selflessness inherent in motherhood. The mother provides everything the child needs, even at the cost of her own well-being, embodying the essence of unconditional love.

As the song progresses, it touches on the draining nature of motherhood. 'You will drain all you need to drain out of me / All the colors have washed away, no more rosy sheen,' suggests that the mother gives so much of herself that she loses her own vibrancy and identity. This line captures the often invisible sacrifices mothers make, as they pour their energy and life into their children. The repetition of 'I call myself' emphasizes the mother's struggle to maintain her sense of self amidst the demands of motherhood.

The chorus, 'Oh love all you need to love before it goes / When your face becomes a stranger's I don't know,' speaks to the inevitable distance that grows as children become independent. The mother is left with memories of who her child once was, while the child moves on, often forgetting the depth of their mother's sacrifices. The song concludes with a poignant reflection on the chemical changes in a mother's brain, highlighting how motherhood fundamentally alters a woman. The repeated phrase 'No she's not the same' underscores the irreversible transformation that comes with being a mother, a role that is both a source of profound love and deep personal change.