Heartbeat of my Mother

When I was curled up and new
When it was still so safe and warm
I heard the heartbeat

Before I heard them call my name
Or I ever felt the rain
I heard the heartbeat

Before my story would unfold
And I ever felt the cold
I heard the heartbeat of my mother

Before the music in the street
And the drums would move my feet
I heard the heartbeat

Before I looked upon blue skies
Or the hurt showed in my eyes
I heard the heartbeat

Before the rockin’ and the rollin’
The lovin’ and the leavin’
I heard the heartbeat of my mother

I heard the heartbeat
I heard the heartbeat of my mother

Grand-mother
Métat, dotama, Mom, Auntie, Grandma, Grandmaman

I heard the heartbeat of my mother! 

Avant tout cela, j’ai entendu
Le battement d’cœur de ma mère

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