Souvenirs
(MTD) - The Gathering Lyrics
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Jump in heat
Plunge to your truth
Agree with your youth
Consider defeat
Part and part
And separate
Brand new paths
In ways to soothe
Never disagree with your youth
Part of your heart
Will separate
It will
The gift of your life
All what was concealed
No skin-deep a dive
Your childhood revealed
You jump in heat
Plunge to your start
Don't underestimate
You're own point of view
Don't part your art
Or hesitate
Your will
The gift of your life
All what was concealed
No skin-deep a dive
Your childhood revealed
You peel all the layers of forever
You start the beginning of the end
Breathing is bridging the gap
Between black and light
And now you feel alive!
And now you learn to dive you know!
Breathing is bridging the gap
Between black and light
[Anneke van Giersbergen]
The song Souvenirs by The Gathering appears to be a message of encouragement to its listeners to look within themselves for their true identity and purpose in life. Through its metaphorical language, the lyrics urge its listeners to embrace their past, present and future without fear or hesitation. The repeated phrase 'jump in heat', could be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to take risks and be bold in pursuit of their dreams. Similarly, the line 'plunge to your truth', could also be seen as a call to action, but to search for one's true identity and purpose in life.
The lines 'breathing is bridging the gap between black and light', could be interpreted as another metaphorical allusion to the journey of self-discovery - breathing can be seen as the act of bridging the gap between the unconscious and conscious mind, allowing the individual to unveil their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in heat
Take a leap of faith with passion and excitement
Plunge to your truth
Embrace your own values and beliefs
Agree with your youth
Acknowledge and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of your younger self
Consider defeat
Be willing to fail and learn from your mistakes
Part and part
Separate from what is no longer serving you
And separate
Continue letting go and moving on
We will
We are determined to create positive changes in our lives
Brand new paths
Discover and explore innovative opportunities
In ways to soothe
Find methods that bring comfort and ease
Never disagree with your youth
Do not dismiss or discredit the ideas and perspectives of your younger self
Part of your heart
A segment of your emotions and feelings
Will separate
Will detach from negative patterns and relationships
It will
The process of separating is natural and necessary for personal growth
The gift of your life
Your existence is a precious and valuable offering
All what was concealed
Every experience and memory, no matter how painful, is worth acknowledging and processing
No skin-deep a dive
Finding meaning and truth in your life requires deep introspection and reflection
Your childhood revealed
Discovering and understanding the memories and experiences of your upbringing
Don't underestimate
Believe in yourself and your abilities
You're own point of view
Your unique perspective and interpretation of the world around you
Don't part your art
Do not abandon your creativity and passion
Or hesitate
Do not let doubt and fear hold you back
Your will
Your determination and perseverance to achieve your goals
You peel all the layers of forever
You uncover and process every aspect of your life, no matter how deeply buried
You start the beginning of the end
You initiate the process of letting go and moving on
Breathing is bridging the gap
Your breath serves as a connection between your inner self and the outside world
Between black and light
Between darkness and enlightenment
And now you feel alive!
You experience a new sense of vitality and energy
And now you learn to dive you know!
You are prepared to take on new challenges and opportunities
Breathing is bridging the gap
Your breath serves as a connection between your inner self and the outside world
Between black and light
Between darkness and enlightenment
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@LauWo
The Gathering - Souvenirs (2003-02-24):
01. "These Good People" 00:00
02. "Even the Spirits are Afraid" 05:55
03. "Broken Glass" 11:07
04. "You Learn About It" 16:06
05. "Souvenirs" 21:15
06. "We Just Stopped Breathing" 27:22
07. "Monsters" 34:13
08. "Golden Grounds" 39:15
09. "Jelena" 44:08
10. "A Life All Mine" 54:18
@AndreUnholy
01. "These Good People" 00:00
02. "Even the Spirits are Afraid" 05:55
03. "Broken Glass" 11:07
04. "You Learn About It" 16:06
05. "Souvenirs" 21:15
06. "We Just Stopped Breathing" 27:22
07. "Monsters" 34:13
08. "Golden Grounds" 39:15
09. "Jelena" 44:08
10. "A Life All Mine" 54:18
@user-ug5hs7ft8m
«These Good People» — 5:53
«Even The Spirits Are Afraid» — 6:44
«Broken Glass» — 4:57
«You Learn About It» — 5:07
«Souvenirs» — 6:05
«We Just Stopped Breathing» — 6:49
«Monsters» — 4:23
«Golden Grounds» — 4:51
«Jelena» — 10:06
«A Life All Mine» — 5:06
@tiagobarros5666
When Massive Attack's trip hop meets the best of Dutch alternative rock, the result is this work of art.
@veronicaprado4324
Lo compre por correo este album cuando salio en lp primera edicion y se agoto en 15 dias aproximadamente... saludos desde Bolivia.
@johncoffman1841
I wonder if the Dutch realize that The Gathering during this period with Anneke van Giersbergen are a National Treasure?
@mazmophoto2484
No they do not. Dutch have bad taste, no sense of style and taste but vulgarity and mediocrity especially when it comes to music and fashion.
@fabiandiaz9913
Qq
@pedrebass
I absolutely agree with the spirit of your comment. Maybe German could be more appropiate for your appointment. But yes. A jewel. 🤘❤
@antisystemicparadise1202
One of the best female vocalists of all times in my opinion, my only complaint is that they changed direction with their musicianship and it's not what it was back in the 90s which for me is a bummer 😕.
@KarelMastalir
@@antisystemicparadise1202 I absolutely agree with you that Anneke is one of the best vocalists of all time!!! And I also quite understand your complaint about their change in musical style, I would also like to see The Gathering make more albums in the style of Mandylion and Nighttime Birds, but on the other hand I think that these changes gave Anneke more space to grow as a singer and us more reasons to love her❤
@lehiboo
most underrated album ever. so creative, so incredible, with a strange and unique ambiance ... maybe with Home the best album of The Gathering.
@patrickfromthebronx5765
Absolutly, I discover this band with 'always...' then Anneke came and even if many albums are great my faves are these 2 you named, more pop oriented (not in a negative feeling) but I will say more spiritual and more achieved musically, another level