The tone of the song is upbeat but serious too. It has subtle hints of curiosity about death, Heaven, etc.

Speaker, Setting, and Tone

The speaker is a man who has lost his mother and wonders about where she is and what she is doing on the other side, also if she is with him. His attitude throughout the song is positive but serious and sometimes a bit sad.

The setting is not clear, which emphasizes that the speakers situation isn't uncommon. Losing a loved one, unfortunately, happens to everyone at one point or another.