Discover the story of the song > Motherless Child – o.v. wright

The song is about the protagonist feeling very alone, like a motherless child even though he has a partner. He wishes he could fly away and be closer to home, but motherless children have a hard time. He also talks about how sometimes he feels like freedom is near, but it's still far away. Overall, the song is about feeling distant and disconnected from home and loved ones.