10,000 Maniacs - My Mother The War lyrics

She borders the pavement, flanks avenues Parades pa** white glove attended by my mother the war She'll raise a shaft, lift a banner, toss a rose My mother the war Mother the war Mother the war Mother the war Mother the war She knows every neighbor, chats at their doors Compare econosize electric appliances, my mother the war Come share a tea and a seat by my cradle with My mother the war Mother the war Mother the war Mother the war Momentos of distant vigil, three years each tour Hands of god enfold him prayed, my mother the war Haunts her doorway, begs her postman, is there word for My mother the war My mother the war Mother Mother the war In bitter defiance she's spitting the corps Wet a brood short league for combat, my mother the war Well acquainted with sorrow, well with grief My mother the war Mother the war Fold and laced, carrion, blood soaked robes Fold and laced, carrion, blood soaked robes My mother the war, yeah yeah My mother Mother Mother Mummy