Mother, I'm leaving
The heart is growing cold
The stories you gave me
I've gathered to hold
Mother, I'm leaving
My childhood is done
To find me a warrior
To walk in the sun
Mother, I'm leaving
To build my own fire
To kindle the spirit
And raise the blood higher
Mother, I'm leaving
A house to command
To plant our own legacy
Deep in the land
Mother, I'm leaving
To choose my own fate
To find me a husband
To stand at my gate
Your blessing my armor
Your wisdom my blade
I'll honor the woman
That you have now made
Mother, I'm leaving
To build my own fire
To kindle the spirit
And raise the blood higher
Mother, I'm leaving
A house to command
To plant our own legacy
Deep in the land