by Alex Wilson
Album
Fields of Forever
Year
2025
Genre
Country/Folk/Lullaby
Duration
03:52
Description
A tender and poignant country lullaby dedicated to a mother who passed away before the singer could know her. The song evokes a peaceful, rural night, filled with bittersweet memories and the enduring presence of maternal love. Gentle acoustic guitar fingerpicking, delicate mandolin accents, and a warm, subtle fiddle hum create a soothing soundscape, while the melody is simple, lilting, and deeply comforting. The song blends themes of love, loss, and eternal connection, creating a space for quiet reflection and healing. The mood is one of bittersweet hope, capturing starlit fields, a creaking porch swing, and the quiet beauty of a mother's spirit watching over her child.
Lyrics
Verse 1 Mama, I see you in the twilight’s glow, A face I’ve dreamed, though I’ll never know. They say your love brought me into this world, A fleeting spark, then your wings unfurled. I walk the fields where your spirit sways, In the whispering pines and the harvest haze. Tonight I’m singin’ soft and low, A lullaby for the heart I owe. Chorus Hush now, Mama, in the heavens above, I feel your warmth, I’m wrapped in your love. From the meadow’s hum to the starlight’s gleam, You’re the song in my soul, you’re my every dream. Close my eyes, let the soft winds sing, Your spirit’s near, I can feel its wing. Hush now, Mama, rest gentle and free, This lullaby’s yours, from your boy to thee. Verse 2 I hear your laughter in the morning dew, In the old oak’s shade, I’m talkin’ to you. They say you smiled as you gave me your all, A mother’s heart answered heaven’s call. I keep your memory in the things I do, The way I stand, the way I push through. With every step, I’m holdin’ you near, Singin’ this song through the ache and the tears. Chorus Hush now, Mama, in the heavens above, I feel your warmth, I’m wrapped in your love. From the meadow’s hum to the starlight’s gleam, You’re the song in my soul, you’re my every dream. Close my eyes, let the soft winds sing, Your spirit’s near, I can feel its wing. Hush now, Mama, rest gentle and free, This lullaby’s yours, from your boy to thee. Bridge The fireflies dance where the shadows fall, I hear your voice in the nightbird’s call. You gave me life, though we never met, Your love’s my guide, I’ll never forget. Like sunshine through rain you light the way, Guiding my heart to a brighter day. Verse 3 I’ll plant a flower by the river’s bend, For the mother I lost, for my heart’s best friend. In the quiet hours, when the world’s asleep, I feel you closer, in the promises I keep. The stories they tell of your tender grace, Light up my heart like a candle’s embrace. So I’m singin’ this lullaby, soft as a prayer, For the mama I love, who’s still everywhere. Chorus Hush now, Mama, in the heavens above, I feel your warmth, I’m wrapped in your love. From the meadow’s hum to the starlight’s gleam, You’re the song in my soul, you’re my every dream. Close my eyes, let the soft winds sing, Your spirit’s near, I can feel its wing. Hush now, Mama, rest gentle and free, This lullaby’s yours, from your boy to thee. Outro Hush now, Mama, my heart’s quiet plea, This lullaby’s yours, forever from me. Forever from me, eternally.
Notes
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (fingerpicked), mandolin (gentle tremolo), fiddle (sustained, subtle harmonies), soft brushed drums or percussion, optional upright bass. Tempo: Keep the tempo very slow and swaying, around 60 BPM. Emphasize the spaces between notes to create a sense of peace and reflection. Key: C Major is a good choice for a warm, comforting feel, but G Major or D Major could also work well. Vocals: Sing with a gentle, breathy tone, emphasizing the emotion without over-singing. Use subtle vibrato and phrasing to convey sincerity. Dynamics: Maintain a consistent, quiet dynamic throughout the song. Build slightly during the bridge, then return to the soft dynamic for the final verse and outro. Arrangement: Consider adding a brief instrumental interlude between the second verse and the bridge, featuring the mandolin and fiddle. The outro can fade out slowly, leaving the listener with a sense of peace. Consider adding some light, ethereal harmonies in the chorus, sung by a female vocalist, to represent the mother's spirit. The song should feel intimate and personal, as if the singer is whispering a secret to the night.