Mother of Earth
Mother of Earth

The Gun Club - Mother of Earth Lyrics

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Feb 14, 2012
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Mother of Earth Lyrics

I've gone down the river of sadness
I've gone down the river of pain
In the dark, under the wires
I hear them call my name

I gave you the key to the highway
And the key to my motel door
And I'm tired of leaving and leaving
So, I won't come back no more

Oh, my dark-eyed friend
I'm recalling you again
Soft voices that speak nothing
Speak nothing to the end

Oh, Mother of Earth
The blind they call
But, yet stay behind the wall
Their sadness grows like weeds
Upon my thighs and knees

Oh, Mother of Earth
The wind is hot
I tried my best, but I could not
And my eyes fade from me
In this open country

Writer(s): JEFFREY PIERCE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'Mother of Earth' by The Gun Club?

    The lyrics to 'Mother of Earth' were written by Jeffrey Pierce, the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Gun Club.

  2. Which album features the song 'Mother of Earth' by The Gun Club?

    'Mother of Earth' is featured on The Gun Club's second studio album, 'Miami', which was released in 1982.

  3. Who produced the album 'Miami' that includes 'Mother of Earth'?

    The album 'Miami', which includes 'Mother of Earth,' was produced by Chris Stein, the guitarist of Blondie.

  4. Did any famous artists contribute to the album 'Miami'?

    Yes, Debbie Harry of Blondie contributed as a backing singer on various tracks under the pseudonym 'D. H. Laurence Jr.'

  5. Has 'Mother of Earth' been covered by any other artists?

    Yes, 'Mother of Earth' was covered by alt-country band the Sadies on their 2001 album 'Tremendous Efforts' and by Swedish band bob hund as 'Mamma din jord' on their 2019 album '0-100'.

  6. Was 'Mother of Earth' influential in any way?

    Billy Idol revealed that his commercial hit 'White Wedding' was an attempt to emulate 'Mother of Earth' from the album 'Miami'.

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