Holy Mary Where Are You?

Eric Clapton wrote this song in the difficult times of rehabilitation due to drugs! He said that despite not being a devout Christian he felt he had to get forces into something he could not explain. This song is an example of spirituality and not religion. It's very sad but wonderful how this man can compose songs from the deepest pain he feels!

In his memoir, Clapton: The Autobiography, the musician writes about a rock-bottom moment he had in rehab in 1987: “I was in complete despair,” wrote Clapton. “In the privacy of my room, I begged for help. I had no notion who I thought I was talking to, I just knew that I had come to the end of my tether . . . and, getting down on my knees, I surrendered. Within a few days I realized that . . . I had found a place to turn to, a place I’d always known was there but never really wanted, or needed, to believe in. From that day until this, I have never failed to pray in the morning, on my knees, asking for help, and at night, to express gratitude for my life and, most of all, for my sobriety.” 

Lyrics

Holy Mother, where are you?
Tonight, I feel broken in two
I've seen the stars fall from the sky
Holy Mother, can't keep from crying
Oh, I need your help this time
Get me through this lonely night
Tell me, please, which way to turn
To find myself again
Holy Mother, hear my prayer
Somehow I know you're still there
Send me, please, some peace of mind
Take away this pain
I can't wait (I can't wait)
I can't wait (I can't wait)
I can't wait any longer (can't wait any longer)
I can't wait
I can't wait (I can't wait)
I can't wait for you
Holy Mother, hear my cry
I've cursed your name a thousand times
I've felt the anger running through my soul
All I need is a hand to hold
Oh, I feel the end has come
No longer my legs will run
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight
When my hands no longer play
My voice is still, I fade away
Holy Mother, then I'll be
Lying in, safe within your arms