This Is To Mother You – English Lyrics

• By: Sinéad O'Connor

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion and profound comfort of Sinéad O'Connor's "This Is To Mother You." This exquisitely tender song offers a universal embrace, promising solace and understanding. Its gentle yet powerful lyrics, imbued with themes of unconditional love and healing, make it a beautiful piece for language learners. You can explore the heartfelt vocabulary of empathy and support, and appreciate O'Connor's unique vocal delivery that conveys deep emotional truths with moving clarity. Learning through this song will not only enhance your English comprehension but also allow you to connect with a deeply human experience of nurturing and compassion.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mother /ˈmʌðər/ A1	noun - a female parent verb - to care for or nurture
comfort /ˈkʌm.fərt/ A2	noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain verb - to soothe or console
soothe /suð/ B1	verb - to gently calm or comfort
gentle /ˈdʒentəl/ A2	adjective - mild and kind
tender /ˈten.dər/ B1	adjective - showing gentleness and care
lull /lʌl/ B2	verb - to calm or send to sleep
ease /iːz/ A2	noun - freedom from difficulty or effort verb - to make less serious or severe
peace /piːs/ A1	noun - freedom from disturbance or war
warmth /wɔːrmθ/ B1	noun - the quality of being warm and affectionate
shelter /ˈʃel.tər/ A2	noun - a place providing protection verb - to protect or shield
nurture /ˈnɜːr.tʃər/ B2	verb - to care for and encourage growth
caress /kəˈres/ B2	verb - to touch or stroke gently
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B1	verb - to hold closely in one's arms
serene /səˈriːn/ C1	adjective - calm, peaceful, and untroubled
reassure /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr/ B2	verb - to remove doubts or fears