Mother's Bones by Hebble
A snow-capped twist on Hebble’s usual folk-trio sound, this uplifting Christmas anthem brings a soulful edge to the season. Featuring stunning backing vocals from acclaimed gospel singer and Rock Choir leader Rachel Modest, the song shines with warmth, gratitude, and festive spirit.
Written with his mum in mind, Sam drew inspiration from family Christmases spent in church — moments filled with music, love, and reflection. This track is a heartfelt tribute to all the parents who work tirelessly through the chaos of the holidays to make Christmas magical for their kids, even in the darkest days of winter.
Whether you are looking for a new seasonal song to warm you through the coldest months or if you just want to celebrate your own experience of loved ones, this gorgeous heartfelt tune with cello, guitar and bodhran is one for Christmas 2025 and beyond.
Released 14 November 2025.
Tracklist
| 1. | Mother's Bones | 2:30 |
Lyrics
Breaking the ice off the door, like breaking bread
They shiver in the might of the moor, from the back of the car
Down winding roads of sandstone, their breath steams up the window as they sing
"our mother carried us here on her back, she must have broke some bones, our mother carried us here on her back, she is a superhero"
finding three seats in a row and a bible
Wrapped up from head down to toe, and huddled in close
Hands holding hands, and snow on snow, their breath steams up the window as they sing
"our mother carried us here on her back, she must have broke some bones, our mother carried us here on her back, she is a superhero"
In the play they must pretend to be in awe of an angel
In the play they must pretend to be in awe of a star
They said it wasn't that hard
And their breath steams up the window as they sing
Credits
Aidan Kilroy - bodhran and vocals
Helena Drumm - cello and vocals
Sam Hodgson - guitar, bass, vocals + songwriting
Rachel Modest - backing vocal arrangment and vocals
Michael Cockerham - mixing
Carl Rosamond - mastering
Ross Moore - artwork
