Rising

Feel the heat on my hand Up against your forehead You were falling fast with a fever undeserved You swore that some son of a gun was picking all your roses I'll take your word for truth if you'll take this spoonful first Mama are you alright? You're flushed, Don't look into the light Mama are you alright? Feel the rush as the waters rise You said it's a matter of fact not a matter of believing Now my garden falls flat no matter how it rains Your eyes flooded over when I told you I was leaving I said mama don't let this lifter be your ball and chain Mama are you alright? You're flushed, Don't look into the light Mama are you alright? Feel the rush as the waters rise, rise I shoulda guarded your gate, Should have sharpened my spade, Now I'll reap what I sow, Peaceful ground upturned, Gentle blossoms burned, Ravaged by the crow, Fruitless and baron, we are your children, We'll protect you now we know Fruitless and stolen, we are your children, We will help your garden grow, grow, grow Mama are you alright? You're flushed, Don't look into the light Mama are you alright? Feel the rush as the waters rise, rise Oooo