Lyric discussion by GeneralDisorder 

Cover art for Family lyrics by Dar Williams

This song seems to be about a child's funeral:

"We stood outside in the summer rain Different people with a common pain A simple box in that hard red clay Where we left him to always remain"

and

"In the lonely house of Adam's fall Lies a child, it's just a child that's all"

She turns to her family and finds comfort and support during a time of deep sadness and loss. A very sad song, but beautiful and with a core of fundamental hope and comfort.