This Woman's Work

[rod@aztec.co.za (Rod Suskin)]

Hi Everyone,
Recently, when listening to "This Woman's Work" on Sensual World, I suddenly 
realised that it sounds like Kate is saying goodbye to her mother, who died 
just before Red Shoes was released (5 yrs later.) [Strangely, though, the 1st 
verse of the song sounds like it's about child-birthing, although it does not 
seem to relate to the rest of the song at all!]
Does anyone know if Kate's mum first got sick in 1989? Listen to the song & 
it really sounds like she's preparing to say goodbye to someone she loves who 
is dying. Also, it is fascinating to compare it with "Moments of Pleasure", 
where it sounds like Kate is actually making direct reference back to Woman's 
Work & hence completing the story about mum:(i.e. "Give me those moments back" 
- Woman's Work;"Just let us try to give these moments back to those we love, 
to those who will survive." - Moments of Pleasure.)

Am I nuts, or does anyone know more about this? (of course, I could be 
rehashing ancient news, in which case apologies!) At any rate, a close 
re-listen to Woman's Work reveals it to be one of the most moving songs Kate 
has ever done, and if not specifically about her mother proves to be sadly 
prophetic.

Rod.