Turn down the light,
Wait next to me,
Whisper a prayer,
Before you walk in to the night,
Momma don’t cry,
when I sing you a song,
Momma don’t weep,
For our freedom won’t be long
Mother’s of the night,
With your big brown eyes tonight,
Mother’s of the night,
See you dancing in the light
Turn out my light,
and fall in to me,
Say all your prayers,
That God will save us from our plight,
Please for give our desperate ways,
But I’ll die in this shame,
So my children live tonight
Mother’s of the night,
With your crimson kiss so bright,
Mother’s of the night,
Your Father would be proud Of you tonight
Wash me whiter than the snow,
I am guilty for my sin,
Wash me whiter than the snow,
I am guilty I threw the stone
Wash me whiter than the snow,
I am guilty for my sin
Wash me whiter than the snow,
I am guilty, ‘cos I threw the stone
Guilty
Song Meaning
The lyrics portray mothers and children facing desperation, shame, and longing for freedom. The closing confession turns the listener toward personal guilt and the need for mercy rather than easy judgment of others.
Biblical Message
Psalm 51:7 connects cleansing with being made whiter than snow. This is a clear connection to the closing prayer, without establishing a specific real-life background for the song.
Reflection
Respond to vulnerable people with compassion, and examine your own readiness to condemn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lyric establish a specific historical story?
No. Its characters and circumstances should not be assigned a documented background without supporting evidence.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 51:7 connects cleansing with being made whiter than snow. This is a clear connection to the closing prayer, without establishing a specific real-life background for the song.
When can this song be used in worship?
Carefully introduced reflection on compassion, shame, and confession.