This song holds a very profound meaning for all single mothers having to raise their children up with the absence of a father figure. It is to show how much mother are prepared to; help, support, shelter and forever be there for their children - ensuring they never ever feel heartache, sorrow and despair. I am not too sure as to why she references to a "boy" though, I comprehend; I mean, it is almost imperative for a boy to live with his father. With girls it is slightly different; they have their mothers which they are able to relate to as they are both women, however a boy cannot relate to his mother in this way. This song therefore perhaps is dedicated to men / boys who were brought up with no father figures.