Mother Russia
Renaissance
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Pays the price, works the seasons through Frozen days, he thinks of you Cold as ice but he burns for you Mother Russia, can't you hear him too? Mother's son, freedom's overdue Lonely man, he thinks of you He isn't done, only lives for you Mother Russia, can't you hear him too? Punished for his written thoughts Starving for his fame Working blindly, building blocks Number for a name, his blood flows frozen to the snow Red blood, white snow He knows frozen rivers won't flow So cold, so true Mother Russia-he cries for you Ooh ooh ... Bah dah dah dah ... Punished for his written thoughts Starving for his fame Working blindly, building blocks Number for a name his blood flows frozen to the snow Red blood, white snow He knows frozen rivers won't flow So cold, so true Mother Russia-he cries for you
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: MICHAEL DUNFORD, BETTY MARY THATCHER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song Background"Mother Russia" is a song by the British progressive rock band Renaissance. It is the closing track of their 1974 album "Turn of the Cards."
|
Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by the book "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a novel about a man's daily struggle for survival in a Soviet labor camp.
|
Significant Theme"Mother Russia" has a powerful anti-communist theme. It includes lyrics that heavily criticize the hardships, oppression, and inhumanity suffered by the Russian people under the Soviet regime.
|
VocalistAnnie Haslam, the lead vocalist of Renaissance, delivers a strong and passionate performance in "Mother Russia." Her soaring vocals received particular praise in this song.
|
Composer"Mother Russia" was penned by Michael Dunford, the guitarist of the band, and lyricist Betty Thatcher.
|
Album Success"Turn of the Cards," the album featuring "Mother Russia," is one of Renaissance's most successful albums. It peaked at number 94 in the Billboards Top LPs & Tapes chart in 1974.
|
Lyrical ImageryThe song uses evocative lyrics to create powerful images of cold and harsh Russia, combined with the struggle and hope for freedom.
|
Musical StyleRenaissance was known for their blend of rock and classical music elements, and "Mother Russia" is a prime example of that style, featuring a dynamic orchestral arrangement.
|
Live PerformancesThe song is one of the most performed by Renaissance at concerts. It often serves as the climax of their shows given its intense emotional narrative and musical complexity.
|
Critical Reception"Mother Russia" is widely regarded as one of Renaissance's defining tracks. It has been praised by critics for its compelling narrative, Haslam's virtuoso vocal performance, and its innovative blend of rock and classical music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Mother Russia Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/21978297/Renaissance/Mother+Russia>.
Discuss the Mother Russia Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In