John Legend - Motherless child

[@ronnieking4080]

Sometimes you can feel like a motherless child with a mother.

[@jacquelynmitchell3130]

Amen

[@vannahnewton3013]

Ronnie King your so right

[@kristiangomillion]

Ronnie King u are so right!!!!

[@heavenlyisidore8599]

Ronnie King yes Im sadly have been strongly feeling that exact way for some time now and that feeling has been growing with each passing day this song really sits firmly in my heart..... seems like my mom gets deeply offended with almost anything I say or do this song sits very deep and firm in my heart....... sometimes when I'm singing spiritual songs around the house I feel she really enjoys it so thank u for bringing this song back to my attention.....I pray this will work 😍😍

[@Londoniify]

and you know what Ronnie sometimes you can have loving mother, friends and family but you can still feel like motherless child.

[@marias4086]

Im a grown woman and still feel motherless; lost her 8 years ago to cancer; no one can replace; no one. No 'mum' caller ID on the phone anymore; no words of comfort that can only come from that unconditional love; my mum would say dont worry, even when she knew she was dying; I hurt and miss her to this very day but her memory keeps me strong.

[@petermorgan1546]

Maria S my heart bleeds for you just remember she's always with you

[@sunzshine39]

Maria S I know that feeling 13 yrs later. I too called her mum They are with us.. always. hugs and understanding

[@achurchill702]

Maria S I am a grown woman of 38 sick with brain cancer. I have no mother, father, siblings. But I know it will all b ok wen I kiss my children goodnite b4 bed. I'm very sorry for your loss! & my prayers will include u for the rest of my days, & beyond.

[@cristianoterenziani]

❤

[@riccardomuccardo9451]

I feel the same after 15 years. I think it's a pain that never passes. And I'm 53...

[@Londoniify]

I dont think I have ever listened to this song without tears falling down my cheeks. I always listen to it when I am on my own, never sharing it with anyone. It is such a personal song.

[@taishankm]

❤❤

[@JaniesChoice]

I Am A Motherless Child. Not Because I Lost My Mother. Not Because My Mother Is Nowhere To Be Found. But Because My Mother Is NOT A Mother , Yet Simply Someone Who Decided To Give Life To Hopeless Child. But I Still Manage To Smile. Even Through The Tears That I Cry Myself To Sleep In.

[@amy5133]

My mother was too broken to be a mother. I’m 38 years old & still yearn for a mum. My wedding day 5 years ago was one of the most lonely days of my life as I just wanted my mother. I want to hate her but secretly I want her to love me.

[@tracylaugh]

😞

[@CHARLIEMX2011]

I feel that I never had a mother or a father I'm 40 and I just wanted my mom but I am motherless the streets of la was my mother the gangsters where my father now I am a man who can't have family cus they all leave just as they did

[@paulmichael7867]

😔

[@donnarogers7732]

Bless you Darlin'! I know how you feel. I'm so sorry. Try not to blame her. Your Mother Can't talk about WHAT broke her. I know about that also. The world is full of "Walking Wounded"! Do your best to take care of You. That's All you can do Sweetie. It hurts , loving yourself is most important. You are already ahead of this situation because you recognize your Mum is Broken. I pray she can go for help but that is up to her. Love when you can , step back when needed. At least that's how I've always tried to handle my situation. You will be a goodother I'm sure. You already know what not to do and You ,whether you realize it or not,have been your own Mother for a long time now. Blessings my dear girl, my heart Knows yours! 💙🙏✌️💖

[@11ling]

We are a community of motherless children, of orphans with parents. But we show up for each other. Big love to everyone here. Yes, I'm just like you. ❤

[@samarrahsmiles714]

motherless child for 38 out of 40 years of my life... I haven't ever been home, not really; but I will be one day soon and I will meet her. John Legend, it's as if he sang straight from my soul.

[@jeromedavid7944]

Sam I feel your pain like very very few can and its a confusing, empty, sometimes hopeless feeling funk that can engulf your spirit if you dont strive to resist. Ive been without my mom 59 out of 60 years. Today is Mothers Day which aids in compounding the ache of the mother n child reunion. But know this Sam I believe as do you that one day we are gonna get to be in the presence of our Heavenly Father n our earthly momma. Until that day Godspeed Sam!

[@tiaerrajohnson4456]

30 out of my 37yrs some will never understand the meaning of being a motherless child:(

[@yesseniaescobarable]

Psalm 27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. Remind myself on a daily basis...ughh it can get hard but if the word indicates then we should trust in it.

[@juicearibe]

You're right.

[@josephmolluso2526]

you make me feel like a bird up in the sky yessina,closer to home!

[@synnetics1]

yes he does...

[@caseyjohnsom7224]

Yessenia Escobar preach it

[@davidwilliams4730]

I love this song

[@hakeem3538]

I feel so distant from my mother. Never hearing the words "I love you" She lives in walking distance from my house and I had my first child and she has never visited, I had covid and I have never gotten a video call or a card or anything. I only ever hear from my mother when she wants MONEY everything is about money. I feel so alone even though she is alive. I am in a relationship but still feel alone, I don't need money, I don't need material things. Just my mother to hug me.

[@tanikacoleman7644]

Tears of relevance. There is no worser feeling than that of a child who has yet the benefits of a mothers unconditional love. Although my biological didn't bother I thank God for my Great Aunt and Grandmother whose love I appreciate and so miss. Happy Mothers Day in Heaven to the both of them.

[@latanyajackson8060]

Blessings babygirl😍😍😍

[@lillolf3758]

Your story is almost mine. I had my Grandmother & Great Grandmother. Never knew why my mother didn't want me.

[@taishankm]

❤❤❤

[@zakiaahmed6342]

I have lost my mom less than two months now, and the feeling of being away from her kills, no one can feel this pain unless they went through it, and no matter how ill explain you will still not get the pain, you actually feel your heart breaks.. i miss her everyday more and more and more, and the fact that she is gone hits me all of sudden like it was the first time.. RIP to all our beloved moms

[@888LDN]

What an amazing song i grew up as a Motherless Child so this track has touched me i can feel it deep inside me !

[@shanicewilson9814]

This song heals a broken piece of me.....

[@rgvtv193]

For all of us orphans

[@davidmuhammad8960]

well said

[@jjones2810]

1000

[@goyneser1]

More Than People Think.

[@wesleymyburgh4103]

Lol!! Listen to Prince's version, that's for rock and roll orphans.

[@miasanders3279]

Lost my Mommy July 12, 2019. I feel this way every day. I haven't been the same since.

[@MrCSumm]

This song hits me deep within. It describes how we all feel at sometime in our lives and if you deny that then youre lying to yourself

[@Stampe90]

Have to admit he does an incredible job. His voice and his piano has the perfect setup for this - gotta love a man of his skill

[@sOnlight67]

My mother fell asleep in the Lord in 2015, from brain cancer. I get a bit upset that she left us... is it bad that I feel that way? God, how I love her! She had all the answers... her shoulders were strong for her 6 children and 16 grandchildren. 😢

[@2013CAPAkid]

This song is amazing. Gives me chills every time. God bless John Legend. He's sooo talented. delievered this song like it was his own. Wheww.

[@simplyalon]

My mom transitioned to the next dimension on Mar 21, 2020. She was on this earth 63 years, healthy and happy. Suddenly gone. An asthma attack during covid19 pandemic cost our mother her last breath. The silence of finality is deafening. As her firstborn of 4 I do my best to be the tree that I am named to be for my siblings.

[@Therapyozot]

My mother left me when I was 1 years old. This song hits home.

[@walterbray8154]

being lost in the world makes you feel alone. rest in peace Mom. I love you

[@AyeTrayTheStrayy]

when i hear this song im brought to tears.. i lost my mother at the age of 4, never had any memories of my mother.. i tear up at the mention of her name or mere photos of her, mere thought of her and i feel like an infant who cant control his emotions.. most people will never understand what its like... so many taken for granted.... she will be the most influential person i never met.

[@jjones2810]

I went to foster care as a child. My first child was born this Valentine's Day and 8 days later im writing this. Smh. Life is crazy. Help me Lord

[@gregoryrussell6024]

lost my mom to cancer when I was 9. this song explains how I feel and I'm 28 now. still weak I just can't get over it she was all I had. I'm lost.

[@meshakvb6431]

That's sad :(

[@marycurry5678]

Sometimes I feel that way to G.R But God got us BELIEVE ME l lost my mother & father and my best friend by cancer right behind each other just reminder pray is the key🔑so stay encouraged God Bless you!!!!G.R

[@SoulSearch11110]

+Gregory Russell YEP

[@petermorgan1546]

Gregory Russell be strong your mom will always be with you

[@davidmuhammad8960]

I feel exactly the same way. My mother was murdered when I was 18, I'm 49 and still feel deeply scarred...it hurts every day...

[@maryannfiebelkorn743]

lost my momma a year ago. miss her every day.

[@ashnburt11]

this touches my soul..thank You God for blessing him to share his gift!

[@MMaruca34]

praise it man, people are so blind to what is going on around them and they just need something to accept, so they believe what their parents and society told them

[@MrChevyCross]

I needed this so bad my soul aches

[@rajohnso]

This song lumps my throat, but this version simply tears me up!!

[@fireandglass13]

Touching (right 2 the soul), omg. God I so appreciate all music!

[@theironhorse8227]

Ive NEVER known the woman that gave birth to me so I feel this song from that aspect very deeply. I ALSO feel this song from the aspect of an Africa being a long way from home. Give it a listen from that perspective.

[@burritotlaloco3142]

Sometime I feel Like a motherless child Sometimes I feel Like a motherless child And sometimes I feel Like a motherless child A long...long way...from home Whooaoo And Sometimes I feel Like I'm almost gone Sometimes I feel whooaoo Like I'm almost gone Sometimes I feel yeahehe Like I'm all alone A long...a looong wayee from home C'mon, c'mon Who's got a shoulder when I need to cry I feel restless and I don't know why Cry for help, but still feel alone Like A motherless child along way from home Lord I'm lost I can't find my way I'm dealin' with the struggles in my day to day My soul is weak and I wanna be strong I try to run away but I've been running to long I've been running to long... I've been running to long Heeyy Who's got a shoulder when I need to cry I feel restless and I don't know why Cry for help, but I still feel alone Like a motherless child along way from home Lord I'm lost I can't find my way I'm dealin' with the struggles in my day to day My soul is weak and I wanna be strong I try to run away but I've been running to long I've been running to long... I've been running to long Like a motherless child (X4) So lost and so long Like a motherless child

[@melinda10100]

I came on here to find a song to minister to me and this one did it!

[@yasharahlaprincess]

Every word of this song pertains to me. I lost my mother 16 years ago and I feel every ounce so what are you saying.... Every emotion. Dealing with the struggle on the day to day....cry for help... lost and alone.... etc.

[@Samilin-Corrath-Gahar]

When you feel something so deep, in the darkest corners of your soul~

[@edaliaeliza6527]

My mother was murdered when I was 3-4 years old. I was immediately adopted by my Father’s wife. She was so abusive I should have been removed from the home, but what happens in the home stays in the home. My birthmother was gentle and loving. I remember the smell of her hair. I thought she left me because no one explained to me she had been murdered. I waited for her everyday for years to come back. I thought I did something wrong and was not worthy of her nor her love. I miss my Mother. Lord I miss my momma!!

[@arjuan5441]

Yooo this song right here…. I cried , I laughed, I reminisced.. thank you John legend .. gracias carnal.. 🙏🏽 💪🏼 🥲

[@denisewebb-pillows9115]

I (Donelle D. Webb Class of "2003") ambvery appreciative of songs like this thanks to Miss. Michelle McGee at David W. Carter Gospel and All city Choir

[@H1delta]

Such a great song but I wish the live version from the Haiti concert was still on YT. I think it was the best performance in the concert.

[@EvanTLReynolds]

www.dailymotion.com/video/xbz1tz_john-legend-live-hope-for-haiti_music

[@H1delta]

Much obliged.

[@lovejangie1]

EvanTLReynolds Thank you for the link! I really enjoyed the live performance! So much emotion and soul in that song!

[@Londoniify]

this version is much more powerful than haiti performance

[@misslady5101983]

These are the feelings I hide so well

[@johnmelendez2574]

This song is amazing for people/kids that have been left behind and don't have nobody to talk to favorite

[@yobebemama1]

I also heard this for the first time during the Haiti telethon. It made me cry my eyes out. Beautiful song. I had to purchase the song after hearing it.

[@drakes479]

this song has brought so many emotions out of me and i just want to stop running from the emotions that plague my heart i have a wonderful mother but even though she is so wonderful sometimes i feel all alone just my thoughts.....

[@OsOsExYbEtTy]

im so in love with john legend...his voice is like velvet chocolate & mint...OMG!

[@CubanStylez101]

This is easily his most powerful song! WOW!

[@jamescummins3371]

My mom left when I was a baby, although I would see her growing up, I never really knew her. When she died, I felt sad l never really understood her life or reasons for not being there when I was a kid.

[@lillolf3758]

I know the feeling. I never seem to get over.

[@videomaster5437]

I have a mother. The song is just powerful and soulful

[@AbouJenna]

The warmest rendition. I have listened today to Paul Robeson and Odetta sing this song. I love Legend's texture.

[@leslietaylor8668]

powerful song with strong religious and uplifting message. From the slave quarters to present day, the message still resonate today.

[@superstarmegaprcn]

his name is so true to what he does as an artist simply amazing

[@inferno85]

This song is the bomb it's really insperational to me because it reminds me of the trials and tribulations I have been threw. Go John Ledgend

[@mel3165]

I Lost my mom in a car accident 18yrs ago when I was 6yrs old. Listening to this song helps soothe the pain that I am left to live with.

[@shelbychris3]

15 years later and I’m still coming back to hear this masterpiece

[@callie1330]

I’m 65 and even though my mum and dad died 40 years ago I still miss them dearly.

[@amandajanealonge8471]

dad died when i was 2, mum when i was 8, grandpa i never met alive and grandma 3 days ago. mine is beyond motherless, hrt wrecking song.

[@myatrinice7388]

loving this song. I dont feel but i am and this song just made my day and my mom would have been 42 in september so this song made me feel alot better.

[@endonalds]

How about the people who actually went through this. It is about the history of the music. He is keeping it alive for new generations who don't know what a spiritual is. I don't see any of you doing anything. You just critize. Well if you kept the history alive you could come up with something yourself. Critics.

[@hetzuel]

My mom is the angel for my family she cooks for me, buys clothes, birthday things cake all of those days.

[@NNAPOLEONN]

This guy is a SPARK of light and a RAY of HOPE!

[@Jakalar1]

Amazing rendition of Richie Havens' Freedom... Definitely considering purchasing this...

[@vibeswithmalanii.2196]

This is a great song we sung thos at school for the black history program. This boy named Romon and I had a duet when he sing who got a shoulder that part and we. pth cried. At the end everybody kept saying yall sound good together

[@LoveBombb]

I love John Legend. Speaks alot of inspirational things in his songs. I think this is one of his greatest. He's performing this one for the Hope For Hati Benefit right now.

[@SoFine163]

John legends music is spotless and makes me speachless no need to tell us where he got off your the only one who thinks he got off their i loved the song.

[@AmbivertGoddess]

Rest in power mommy! We miss you so much, but I know you’re watching over us and I pray we are making you proud! 🙏🏿

[@kirahspencer7509]

There is hope, I promise... sometimes it’s better to be alone.

[@marciacohen5570]

Brilliant version! Love to sing along with John.

[@lovejangie1]

Beautiful song! John Legend sounds great.

[@AcquireCentre]

I really liked this rendition

[@Peace36Love]

I like his interpretation of the song.

[@911trinigyal]

the way he sings it he makes it soo passionate and full of angst

[@knowledgeispower552]

Great rendition of this timeless and powerful song.

[@ixtepocadafau4908]

this was the first time I heard this guy, when I was watching this show. Been a fan ever since.

[@thehabster]

I only recently stumbled across this gem. Powerful, indeed!

[@PoptartArt]

It hurts if your motherless child and your mother is still alive.

[@jamirohertje]

beautifull!!!! no more words...

[@kellijowilliams]

Never met my mother. Grew up as a ward of the state. Nothing to miss no death date to cry about. Always been and always will be motherless. Over 50 now and I don't cry about it anymore. Won't help anyhow. This has been proven.

[@Babwryter]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@michaelwashington7247]

So I just heard this rendition last year and I’m hooked

[@theironhorse8227]

He killed this! Mahalia Jackson and Nina Simone I know are proud. This dropped like early 2000's. I can't find this CD in my collection anymore.

[@ssummerlin001]

I think it is, which just goes to show how good he is.

[@prinia]

I LOVE this and the piano, production is superb, utterly

[@kieracarter9795]

I love this song. And i love your voice!!!!!!!

[@hannahs.2945]

ILove This Song Too Much ! ❤️. This Was Me When IWas A Kid . But Now IAm A Motherless Child . R.I.P - Cordelia Rosalinda Marquez Rodriguez. 💕👼😔😘.

[@cameronaustin8568]

My prayers go out to you and your journey ahead. Don't lose sight of what's important. What's important is strengthen your relationship with God. R.I.P to your mother

[@Beeriggins]

wow, this is such a beautiful song

[@GangOfFriends]

Man when i heard John play this during HOPE FOR HAITI i fell in love with the song.

[@Ccbroo]

first song in a long time that realy gets to me.

[@bartilovelace6480]

Such a piece of art

[@joywatson5781]

Know the pain of this state and there is just no cure for it...that is unless you can find that unconditional love

[@usblueflyer]

LOVE this song and LOVE John Legend!!! THANKS for posting!!!

[@SimonSaysPMW]

Lord I’m lost I can’t find my way, I’m dealing with my struggles from day to day

[@xxmuzicchickxx]

amen. him with a piano is all he needs to make millions fall in love!

[@LastDCG8]

THIS SONG JUST MADE ME CRY......

[@xxmuzicchickxx]

i love his and mahalia jackson's version. they are from completely different eras but i can feel the emotion in both of their voices. And John makes it sound so good with the piano

[@vvolfflovv]

Legendary song and legendary singer.

[@HildeMyran]

I just love this version of Motherless child! He's got a fantastic voice! :)

[@swasusandy]

Beautiful version!

[@poohpooh46]

he is such a good performer he had me at the rivina this year cryin i mean he made me feel like a kid all over again

[@tenderbrenda]

Like a Mother who have made mistakes and try to make it up to her children but they are hurting so bad until they don't understand.

[@tiatia1939]

Me right now

[@RyGil91]

This is a Beautiful version of this song :)

[@chrisjohnson9536]

i need to learn the piano to this, this song is like the embodiment of the pain that used to cloak my soul