In the Wilderness
Gojira Lyrics
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I enter a galaxy rising
And I land on this brown and green old place
Whose wild is giant trees
Trees so strong that they never can fall
Four suns alight in silver grey sky
Wild river flows with rage alive
Lions of fire approach me
Carved by the wind
And the fall of water
From the treetops
I can see the end of time
Living respectful
Lower your axe
And learn from the trees
Second dawn, meet the Silver Rings
Passageways into the deep
Invitations to explore the forest
Lion's gales and chambers
A tree trunk larger than a mountain
Stands on the top of this hill
made of rock and mist
Living respectful
Lower you axe
And learn from the trees
Henceforth
We'll be always there
Planet earth will overcome
Men destroyed
Scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on Her way
Henceforth
We'll be always there
Planet earth will overcome
Men destroyed
Scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on Her way
The lyrics to Gojira's song "In the Wilderness" are a tribute to nature and a call to humanity to live in harmony with it. The song describes a journey to a distant planet where the singer encounters a magnificent wilderness, featuring giant trees and raging rivers. The imagery is vivid and otherworldly, conjuring up a sense of wonder and awe. However, there is also a sense of urgency and warning implied in the lyrics, as the lions of fire and references to the end of time suggest that humanity's destruction of the environment could have catastrophic consequences.
The message of the song is clear: we must learn to respect the natural world and live in balance with it. The repetition of the phrase "Living respectful / Lower your axe / And learn from the trees" reinforces this message, emphasizing the need for restraint and humility in our dealings with nature. The final lines of the song, "But the world is on Her way," suggest a hopeful future where humanity has learned from its mistakes and the natural world is restored to its former glory.
Overall, "In the Wilderness" is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that encourages us to rethink our relationship with the environment. It reminds us that we are not separate from nature, but an integral part of it, and that our actions have consequences for the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to the vision-come-true
I am traveling towards my ultimate goal or dream
I enter a galaxy rising
I am transported to a new, otherworldly place
And I land on this brown and green old place
I arrive in a natural setting with earthy colors
Whose wild is giant trees
The wilderness is marked by enormous trees
Trees so strong that they never can fall
These trees are incredibly sturdy and cannot be knocked down
Four suns alight in silver grey sky
There are four bright lights in the misty, silver-gray sky
Wild river flows with rage alive
A roaring, untamed river runs through the area
Lions of fire approach me
Burning creatures resembling lions come towards me
Carved by the wind
The landscape has been shaped by the forces of nature
And the fall of water
Waterfall activity has contributed to the terrain's formation
From the treetops
Looking down from the upper reaches of the trees
I can see the end of time
The breathtaking and ancient view feels timeless and everlasting
Living respectful
We must treat the environment with care and consideration
Lower your axe
Stop damaging and harming the trees
And learn from the trees
We can gain insight and knowledge from our natural surroundings
Second dawn, meet the Silver Rings
The dawn of a new era brings me to the Silver Rings
Passageways into the deep
There are pathways that lead you deeper into the forest
Invitations to explore the forest
The forest is beckoning to be explored and experienced
Lion's gales and chambers
The forest feels alive with the sound of powerful winds and spaces that resemble rooms
A tree trunk larger than a mountain
One of the trees is so large it resembles a mountain
Stands on the top of this hill
It is situated at the summit of a hill
made of rock and mist
The surrounding environment is built of stone and covered in fog
Henceforth
From this moment forward
We'll be always there
We will permanently exist in this place
Planet earth will overcome
The earth will ultimately prevail and triumph over all obstacles
Men destroyed
Humans have caused damage and destruction
Scorned and killed their lives
People have displayed disrespect and taken the lives of other creatures
But the world is on Her way
The earth and its natural systems are moving forward and progressing towards balance and restoration
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Written by: Christian Roger Andreu, Jean Michel Labadie, Joseph Duplantier, Mario Duplantier
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Antoine Duflot
In the Wilderness
On my way to the vision-come-true
I enter a galaxy rising
And I land on this brown and green old place
Whose wild is giant trees
Trees so strong that they never can fall
Four suns alight in silver-grey sky
Wild river flows with rage alive
Lions of fire approach me
Carved by the wind and the fall of water
From the treetops, I can see the end of a time
Living respectful, low your axe
And learn from the trees
Second dawn meet the sylvanlings
Passageways into the deep
Invitations to explore the forest
Lions gales and chambers
A tree trunk larger than a mountain
Stands on the top of this hill made of rock and mist
Living respectful, low your axe
And learn from the trees
Henceforth, I will be always there
Planet Earth will overcome
Men destroyed, scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on her way
The post apocalyptic “In The Wilderness” confirms the protagonists visions have come true. The planets demise ultimately because of the human race.
Ghoul
On my way
To the vision-come-true
I enter a galaxy rising
And I land on this
Brown and green old place
Whose wild is giant trees
Trees so strong
That they never can fall
Four suns alight
In silver grey sky
Wild river flows
With rage alive
Lions of fire approach me
Carved by the wind
And the fall of water
From the treetops
I can see the end of a time
Living respectful
Low your axe
And learn from the trees
Second dawn
Meet the sylvanlings
Passageways into the deep
Invitations to explore the forest
Lions gales and chambers
A tree trunk
Larger than a mountain
Stands on the top
Of this hill
Made of rock and mist
Living respectful
Low you axe
And learn from the trees
Henceforth
I will be always there
Planet earth will overcome
Men destroyed
Scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on her way
Michael Favvas
A challenging Greek translation tbh
Στο δρόμο μου προς την όραση-γίνει-αλήθεια
Εισέρχομαι σε ένα σύμπαν υψωμένο
Και προσγειόνομαι σε αυτό το καφέ και πράσινο παλιό μέρος
Που η φύση είναι τα τεράστεια δέντρα
Δέντρα τόσο δυνατά που δεν μπορούν ποτέ να πέσουν
Τέσσερεις ήλιοι φλεγόμενοι σε έναν ασημένιο-γκρι ουρανό
Άγριοι ποταμοί ρέουν με οργή ζωντανοί
Λιοντάρια της φωτιάς με πλησιάζουν
Σμιλεγμένος απο τον άνεμο και την πτώση του νερού
Από τις κορυφές δέντρων,Μπορώ να δω το τέλος ενός χρόνου
Ζώντας ευσεβώς,Κατέβαστε τα τσεκούρια σας
Και διδαχτείτε από τα δέντρα
Δεύτερη αυλή γνώρισε τους Συλβανιούς
Δρομάκια μες στο βαθύ
Προσκλήσεις να μελετήσεις το δάσος
Λιοντάρια θύελλες και θάλαμοι
Ένας κορμός δέντρου ψυλότερος από ένα βουνό
Στέκεται στην κορυφή αυτού του λόφου δημιουργημένο από πέτρα και ομίχλη
Ζώντας ευσεβώς,Κατέβαστε τα τσεκούρια σας
Και διδαχτείτε από τα δέντρα
Εφεξής,Θα είμαι πάντα εδώ
Ο πλανήτης Γη θα τα ξεπεράσει
Άντρες κατέστρεψαν,Αψήφησαν και σκότωσαν τις ζωές τους
Όμως ο κόσμος είναι στην πορεία του.
Dankesst
this has to be one of the best album's i have ever heard. brings tears to my eyes, really feel it. fucking masters
Broseph
I love how the bass hits perfectly to mimic the sound of an axe hitting wood.
Macho Moai
That is the power of a bassist that knows technicality
420Crim
Yes!! At 3:38!
Antoine Duflot
In the Wilderness
On my way to the vision-come-true
I enter a galaxy rising
And I land on this brown and green old place
Whose wild is giant trees
Trees so strong that they never can fall
Four suns alight in silver-grey sky
Wild river flows with rage alive
Lions of fire approach me
Carved by the wind and the fall of water
From the treetops, I can see the end of a time
Living respectful, low your axe
And learn from the trees
Second dawn meet the sylvanlings
Passageways into the deep
Invitations to explore the forest
Lions gales and chambers
A tree trunk larger than a mountain
Stands on the top of this hill made of rock and mist
Living respectful, low your axe
And learn from the trees
Henceforth, I will be always there
Planet Earth will overcome
Men destroyed, scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on her way
The post apocalyptic “In The Wilderness” confirms the protagonists visions have come true. The planets demise ultimately because of the human race.
Ttam
Re-bonjour
Antoine Duflot
@Ttam 😆😆😆😆😆
Ghoul
On my way
To the vision-come-true
I enter a galaxy rising
And I land on this
Brown and green old place
Whose wild is giant trees
Trees so strong
That they never can fall
Four suns alight
In silver grey sky
Wild river flows
With rage alive
Lions of fire approach me
Carved by the wind
And the fall of water
From the treetops
I can see the end of a time
Living respectful
Low your axe
And learn from the trees
Second dawn
Meet the sylvanlings
Passageways into the deep
Invitations to explore the forest
Lions gales and chambers
A tree trunk
Larger than a mountain
Stands on the top
Of this hill
Made of rock and mist
Living respectful
Low you axe
And learn from the trees
Henceforth
I will be always there
Planet earth will overcome
Men destroyed
Scorned and killed their lives
But the world is on her way
John Washlack
All the songs are just brilliant. My attention got focused on the other songs so much that this song "into the wilderness" always got skipped or passed over. Because the others are just so epic. Into the wilderness for me is like a hidden GEM 💎. Like the bank finding an error and then having to add another zero to your account.
One of the few bands that just keeps getting better!
420Crim
The drum fill at 5:28 is my favorite