Lullaby For Cain
Sinead O'Connor · Other Songs - Sinead O'Connor
Comes a distant lullaby.
Cry, remember that first cry,
Your brother standing by,
And love of loved
Beloved sons of mine.
Sing a lullaby.
Mother is close by.
Innocent eyes
Such innocent eyes
Envy stole your brother's life,
Came home murdered, peace of mind.
Left your nightmares on the pillow.
Sleep now
So surrendering your soul,
The heart in you not whole
For love, but love walked on
Cast into the dark
Branded with the mark.
Oh shame,
Of Cain.
From a garden of delight
To a wilderness of night.
Sleep now
sleep now
Lullaby For Cain
Sinead O'Connor's 'Lullaby For Cain' stands as a haunting centerpiece in her discography, blending folk and rock elements with her signature raw vocal delivery. Recorded during the early 1990s, the track reflects her deep engagement with Irish mythology and social commentary, themes she explored extensively in works like 'Famine' and 'Regina Caeli'. The song's title references the biblical Cain, suggesting a narrative of primal conflict and redemption, a motif often woven into her broader body of work. Unlike her more commercially successful hits, this recording emphasizes atmospheric depth and lyrical ambiguity, showcasing her ability to transform traditional storytelling into a modern, emotionally charged statement. It remains a defining example of her transition from punk-influenced energy to a more introspective, roots-oriented sound that would characterize her later albums.