Mother of Us All

[Verse 1]
When tears call out your name, you come and take my hand,
When I stand alone, you mother me and help me stand.
Though my feet cross earthly roads, your feet stay in my mind,
When my heart breaks, Mariamma, your name is what I find.
You guard me like the wind; your mercy leads me through,
A lamp inside my darkest night, my strength comes back from you.

[Chorus]
Mariamma! Mariamma! Mother of us all!
Shakti Amma! Shakti Amma! Hear your children call!
At the sound of “Amma,” every fear takes flight;
At the sound of “Amma,” comfort comes tonight.

[Verse 2]
Neem leaves perfume the doorway; there you stand in grace,
Drums roll through the village as you come to meet your people.
Temple bells ring out your name; together we will sing,
Bearing kavadi, at your feet, we lay down everything.
Om Shakti is my breath, your blessing is my life;
Wherever roads may take me, your shadow walks beside.

[Bridge]
I ask for nothing, Mother—your grace is all I need;
Wherever I may wander, stay close and shelter me.

[Chorus]
Mariamma! Mariamma! Mother of us all!
Angalamma! Shakti Amma! Guardian when we call!
Shakti! Shakti! Shakti Amma! Mari! Mari! Mariamma!
Om Shakti, primal Mother—your grace is our strength!

[Outro]
Mother, you are my life, my whole world, Mariamma.