We Share Our Mother's Health
The Knife · Silent Shout [2006]
Blue hands and a torch
Red wine and food for free
A possibility
We share our mother's health
It is what we've been dealt
What's in it for me?
Fine, then I'll agree
Trees there will be
Apples, fruits maybe
You know what I fear
The end is always near
Trees there will be
Apples, fruits maybe
You know what I fear
The end is always near
Say you like it
Say you need it
When you don't
Looking better
Shining brighter
Than you do
Say you like it
Say you need it
When you don't
Looking better
Shining brighter
Than you do
Say you like it Trees there will be
Say you need it Apples, fruits maybe
When you don't You know what I fear
End is always near
Looking better Trees there will be
Shining brighter Apples, fruits maybe
Than you do You know what I fear
End is always near
Say you like it We came down from the north
Say you need it Blue hands and a torch
When you don't Red wine and food for free
A possibility
Looking better We share our mother's health
Shining brighter It is what we've been dealt
Than you do What's in it for me?
Fine, then I'll agree
Say you like it Trees there will be
Say you need it Apples, fruits maybe
When you don't You know what I fear
End is always near
Looking better Trees there will be
Shining brighter Apples, fruits maybe
Than you do You know what I fear
End is always near
We Share Our Mother's Health
From The Knife's 2006 album Silent Shout, 'We Share Our Mother's Health' stands as a stark, atmospheric exploration of familial tension and emotional vulnerability. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of industrial noise, distorted guitars, and haunting vocals, creating a soundscape that feels both claustrophobic and expansive. Released during a period where the band refined their dark, minimalist aesthetic, the recording captures the raw, unpolished energy characteristic of their early work. It serves as a pivotal moment in their discography, highlighting themes of shared burden and generational conflict without relying on explicit narrative. The song's enduring presence in their catalog underscores its role in defining the band's unique contribution to the electronic and post-punk genres.