When I first saw you my eyes were wide and new
You wrapped me in wild colours, made me drunk with your perfume.
Strings of your sitar, your chants in gods name
You entered my soul and I’d never be the same.

When I’m away and when I’m all alone
You always smile and welcome me home
Your head in the mountains and feet in the sea,
We’re not the same blood but you’re a mother to me.

A mother is wise and a mother is kind
She shows me the way when naivety blinds
She gives me the courage to do just what’s right Mother India. Mother India.

One billion children ask so much of you
Many still left wanting, wealth for just a few
A smiling urchin’s face framed in a blazing shawl
Your family may have nothing, maybe they’ve got it all?

A mother is wise and a mother is kind
She shows me the way when naivety blinds From the tranquil depths of life’s stormy seas.
Mother India. Mother India

Who am I Mother India? Please tell me Mother India?
Am I your son Mother India?
Is this home Mother India?

A mother is wise and a mother is kind
She shows me the way when naivety blinds
She cares for her children at home and away
Mother India (Let me learn your ancient stories)
Mother India, (Teach me ‘bout your mystic glories)
Mother India.