When she looked over the Mersey her face glowed like fire
She needed no help to cross over the wire
Her eyes were wide and her face was bright
The best she could do was to not look into the light
Her boys were magic, and kept her safe
but she longed for freedom, and to find her own place
the life she lived was all for them
Her love was stronger than she had for any man
If you go to Liverpool, you can still hear her voice
The world was her oyster, but she made her choice
She knew the sacrifice she had to endure
to make sure they never needed more
The little wonder, who lived for the time
Watched as they grew and spent every last dime
They had her passion and zest for life
But she only ever wanted them to find a good wife.
If you go to Liverpool, you can still hear her voice
The world was her oyster, but she made her choice
She knew the sacrifice she had to endure
to make sure they never needed more
The boys grew up and she stayed strong
Her dream was that they would find were they belong
Moved from house to house in a city that never slept
And most nights alone, she usually wept!
If you go to Liverpool, you can still hear her voice
The world was her oyster, but she made her choice
She knew the sacrifice she had to endure
to make sure they never needed more
In the end her boys grew up and did their best
She was alone, and really put to the test
Her dream had been fulfilled
for the boys to leave home and live by their own will.
If you go to Liverpool, you can still hear her voice
The world was her oyster, but she made her choice
She knew the sacrifice she had to endure
to make sure they never needed more
Her spirit still shines so bright
In the blazing Liverpool night.....