From the recording A Light in the Darkness
This slow blues combines brilliant piano work with compelling guitar accents, while the bass and drums provide a solid groove supporting the ensemble. The vocalist weaves his story, longing to touch his long-lost roots, feel the spirit and joy of a walk in the woods, and see the reflection of autumn leaves off the water. The song definitely takes the listener on a journey, "down that long road up through the waters to where I was I was born". The theme of baptism brings spiritual overtones, while the call out to "Mama" touches a place deep within us all. Mama, take me back.
Lyrics
TAKE ME BACK
Mama take me
back down the river
back to the valley
back to my home
Mama take me
down that long road
up through the waters
to where I was I was born
Mama take me
down that long trail
Home o'er the mountains
through tired dusty hills
Comes a time
to reach down and feel roots
Let me remember
the strength of my youth
Mama won't ya take me
across the waters
bathed in sunlight
it's time to go home
Mama take me
down that long road
to swim in the waters
where I was I was born
Down, down
down through the valley
Up o'er the mountains
Across running streams
Mama take me
back down the river
back to the valley
back to my home
The forest calls
the earth it does beckon
time to rediscover
my roots and my youth
Mama, take me back