When you were born The hibiscus was in bloom And the leaves outside the window Were a bright green room When you were born There were no clouds in view You came down from the heavens And the world felt new My beautiful son, ohohohoh Earth of my earth, you're the blood of my blood And all the days, all the days I've been trying to be your guide In all the ways And and I watch, as I watch you take your place It has been my greatest joy To know your face My beautiful son, ohohohoh Earth of my earth, you're the blood of my blood Earth of my earth, you're the blood of my blood Earth of my earth, you're the blood of my blood