Lyric discussion by Lex_Zeppelin 

Cover art for Hymn To Her lyrics by Pretenders, The

Interesting you mention that eln, I was reading this song as a woman who is dealing with the deal of her mother. The opening verse comes across as the family clearing out her room after she's died, and the line:

'I dress as your daughter'

could be a reference to her funeral. Sorry for your loss anyway.