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Mother Jones
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Mother Jones was released on November 19, 2025 by Rough Trade as a part of the album The Wind Doesn't Blow This Far Right
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Release DateNovember 19, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM69

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill
Vocals
Brian Leach
Brian Leach
Dulcimer
Joseph Doyle
Joseph Doyle
Musician
Ruth O'Mahony Brady
Ruth O'Mahony Brady
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill
Producer
David Odlum
David Odlum
Producer
Harvey Birrell
Harvey Birrell
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Mary lost her home
Mary kept her mind
Mary lost her little lambs
The world's not always kind
[Verse 2]
She survived the yellow fever
She watched Chicago burn
She fled the Irish famine
And told it like it was
[Verse 3]
And then Mary joined a union
Because Mary had a choice
To fight for the lives of children
Who were dying down the mines
[Verse 4]
Have you heard of Mary Harris?
Have you heard of Mother Jones?
The most dangerous woman in America
By the 19th Century turn
[Verse 5]
You know, Mary was an angel
You know, Mary came from love
She had a way with people
She had a way with words
[Verse 6]
And Mother Jones said
"Pray for the dead
And fight like hell
For the living
And whatever the fight
Don't be ladylike
Fight like hell for the living"
[Verse 7]
Mary lost her home
Mary kept her mind
Mary lost her little lambs
The world's not always kind
Written by: Lisa O'Neill
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