From the recording Mother Tree
The fourth single Mother Tree is in part a tribute to Norine's dear mother who passed away last year during the writing of the album. The song also pays homage to the work of Dr. Suzanne Simard in discovering that trees interact with each other underground and form a kinship. Seedlings depend on these mother trees for survival in stressful conditions. Mother trees are the old ancient ones and keeping them intact helps regeneration and conserve carbon storage ultimately keeping the planet alive.
Norine Braun Vocals, 12 String Acoustic
Adam Popowitz Bass, Lead Guitar,
Elliot Polsky Drums and Percussion
Alice Fraser Keys
Produced by Adam Popowitz at Rear Window Song and Sound
Words and Music by Norine Braun except Clair De Lune by Debussy.
Mixed and Mastered at Rear Window Song and Sound.
Lyrics
MOTHER TREE
Mother
Stands before me
Passageway
Earth to sky ascending
Every day
Hemlocks arch before me
Heaven’s scape
Leaves that quiver shaking
Lead the way
We are drops in the ocean
Mother may
I see how you open
Heart bouquets
Mother tree you have spoken
Silk conveys
Gentle songs they are lurking
Underlay
Mother hub you share
Your light and sweets
Threads to roots
You’re pumping under feet
Mother warns us ever to beware
No returning when there’s no one there
Will they see this
Our children after us
Will they hear her feel the mother’s clutch
Spells of magic with her healing touch