Global Warming
..Gojira.. Lyrics


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Four hundred thousand years ago
They came from outer space
And gave us life here
And we are taking everything for granted
I don't think we should do this now
And when I see the smoke around
I feel like I'm not
From humankind down there
I feel like glaciers are my eyes
And mountains are my head
My heart is ocean
And I feel all alone
Because everybody's wrong
I feel the living
What is this thing that we call hate?
And that's inside of me?
Get out of here!

A world is down
And none can rebuild it
Disabled lands are evolving
My eyes are shut, a vision is dying
My head explodes
And I fall in disgrace

I hold my inner child within
And tell him not to cry
"Don't fear the living"
One day you will stand as a king
And no fear can erase
This light below us
Each one of us is now engaged
This secret we all have
This truth is growing
And as a warrior I have to fight
I can already feel
The love I'll discover

I had this dream, our planet surviving
The guiding stars always growing
And all the worlds
The fates, all the countries
They're all rebuilding at the same time
I never fell and always believed in
We could evolve and get older
Open thy eyes and let all this flow in
Now see a new hope is growing inside

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing

We will see our children growing





We will see our children growing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gojira's song "Global Warming" speak to the urgent need for humanity to take responsibility for its impact on the planet. The opening verse makes reference to the theory of panspermia, which suggests that life on Earth may have originated from extraterrestrial sources. However, despite this incredible gift, humanity has taken the planet for granted, consuming and destroying without regard for the consequences. The singer expresses a sense of alienation from fellow human beings, choosing instead to identify with the natural world - glaciers, mountains, and oceans - that are being threatened by our actions.


The second verse paints a bleak picture of the damage that has already been done to the planet. The "disabled lands" are a metaphor for ecosystems that have been damaged or destroyed by human activity. The singer's "vision" of a sustainable future is dying, and the weight of the situation is too much to bear. However, the chorus offers a message of hope. The singer encourages their inner child not to give up, reminding them that each person has the power to change the world. The final verse imagines a future in which all nations work together to rebuild the planet and create a brighter future for the next generation.


In essence, "Global Warming" is a song about the urgent need for action in the face of an existential threat. It highlights the responsibility we all have to take care of the planet and the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Four hundred thousand years ago
A long time ago, humans were given the gift of life by extraterrestrial beings.


They came from outer space
These beings arrived from beyond our planet.


And gave us life here
Through their gift, they granted humans the ability to live.


And we are taking everything for granted
Humans are failing to appreciate the gift of life by not taking care of the planet.


I don't think we should do this now
It is time for humans to change their ways.


And when I see the smoke around
The pollution and destruction of the environment is visible through the presence of smoke.


I feel like I'm not
The lack of care for the planet makes the singer feel disconnected.


From humankind down there
The artist no longer feels a connection to humanity.


I feel like glaciers are my eyes
The artist sees the world through the lens of the melting glaciers and the environmental consequences.


And mountains are my head
The artist feels as if they are the mountain, representing stability and power.


My heart is ocean
The singer's emotions and passions are deep and vast like the ocean.


And I feel all alone
The artist feels isolated in their concern for the environment and lack of support from others.


Because everybody's wrong
The singer believes that humanity is not focusing enough on protecting the planet.


I feel the living
The singer senses the life and vitality of the planet and all its creatures.


What is this thing that we call hate?
The negative emotions and actions of people towards each other and the environment are questioned.


And that's inside of me?
The artist reflects on their own potential for negative actions and emotions.


Get out of here!
The artist rejects these negative feelings and actions.


A world is down
The state of the environment is in a dire condition.


And none can rebuild it
The damage done to the planet may be irreversible, and it is impossible for humans to fully restore it.


Disabled lands are evolving
The land and environment are being damaged and changing in negative ways.


My eyes are shut, a vision is dying
The artist acknowledges the lack of action towards climate change and the consequences that come with it.


My head explodes
The effects of the environmental crisis have taken a toll on the artist's mental state.


And I fall in disgrace
The singer feels ashamed of humanity's neglect of the environment.


I hold my inner child within
The artist holds onto their youthful hopefulness and optimism.


And tell him not to cry
The singer reassures their inner child that there is still hope for a better future.


"Don't fear the living"
The singer encourages people to appreciate and respect the environment and all living creatures.


One day you will stand as a king
Humanity has the potential to take charge and make a positive impact on the planet.


And no fear can erase
Even in the face of an uncertain future, hope cannot be lost.


This light below us
The earth and all its living things hold a special and valuable light.


Each one of us is now engaged
It is everyone's responsibility to take action towards protecting the planet.


This secret we all have
The love and care for the planet is something everyone shares.


This truth is growing
More people are becoming aware of the need for environmental action.


And as a warrior I have to fight
The artist sees themselves as a warrior for the environment, ready to take action.


I can already feel
The artist senses the progress and love that is growing for the environment.


The love I'll discover
Through working towards environmental protection, the singer will discover a deep love and appreciation for the planet and all its creatures.


I had this dream, our planet surviving
The artist has a vision of a future where the planet and its creatures are thriving and protected.


The guiding stars always growing
There is hope for the future, and progress is being made towards environmental protection.


And all the worlds
Not just our own planet, but all other worlds, are also benefiting from environmental action.


The fates, all the countries
All nations and people are united in the effort towards environmental protection.


They're all rebuilding at the same time
Simultaneously, nations and people are working towards rebuilding and improving the planet.


I never fell and always believed in
The artist never lost hope or conviction in the importance of environmental protection.


We could evolve and get older
As a society, progress and growth is still possible towards protecting the planet.


Open thy eyes and let all this flow in
The singer implores others to open their eyes to the importance of environmental protection and to take action.


Now see a new hope is growing inside
Through action and progress towards environmental protection, hope for the future is growing.


We will see our children growing
By taking action towards environmental protection, we ensure a better future for coming generations.


We will see our children growing
Protecting the planet and its creatures is important for future generations to thrive and grow.


We will see our children growing
By taking action towards environmental protection, we become part of a legacy that benefits future generations.


We will see our children growing
The hope for the future is in seeing children grow to appreciate and protect the environment.


We will see our children growing
A positive future depends on the growth and protection of our children, and the planet.


We will see our children growing
By taking action towards environmental protection, we ensure a better and brighter future for our children.


We will see our children growing
The singer looks forward to seeing future generations grow and contribute towards environmental protection.


We will see our children growing
The growth and thriving of children depends on the sustained and protected environment.


We will see our children growing
The artist envisions a hopeful future in the growth and protection of the next generation in the context of an environment that is also flourishing.


We will see our children growing
Ultimately, the motive behind the call to action to protect the environment is to ensure that our children have a positive future - and seeing them grow up and appreciate the importance of environmental care would be evidence of that positive future.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean Michel Labadie, Joseph Duplantier, Mario Duplantier

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ars85202

To me, this song is about overcoming eco-anxiety and finding hope and the will to fight towards a better future.

* Lyrics / my analysis:

Four hundred thousand years ago
They came from outer space and gave us life here
And we are just taking everything for granted
I don't think we should do this now
And when I see the smoke around
I feel like I'm not from humankind down there
I feel like glaciers are my eyes
And mountains are my head, my heart is ocean
And I feel all alone
'Cause everybody's wrong, I fear the living
What is this thing that we call hate?
And that's inside of me, get out of here

[first verse describes our impending environmental doom and the feelings of the protagonist - they feel alone, estranged around other people, they fear and they hate]

A world is down, and none can rebuild it
Disabled lands are evolving
My eyes are shut, a vision is dying
My head explodes, and I fall in disgrace

[the bridge sounds heavier and shows a hopeless scenario that deeply affects the protagonist, as they feel like falling in disgrace]

I hold my inner child within
And tell him not to cry: "Don't fear the living"
One day you will stand as a king
And no fear can erase this light below us
Each one of us is now engaged
This secret we all have, this truth is growing
And as a warrior, I have to fight
I can already feel the love I'll discover

[second verse is calmer, as if the protagonist is getting over those feelings pf despair they once had. Visions of their inner child gave them hope for the future and, with that, the will to take action - now, the protagonist is a "warrior", motivated by hope ("I can already feel the love I'll discover")]

I had this dream, our planet surviving
The guiding stars always growing
And all the worlds, the fates all the countries
They're all rebuilding at the same time
I never fell and always believed in
We could evolve and get older
Open thy eyes and let all this flow in
Now see a new hope is growing inside

[third verse is, again, heavier, as the protagonist describes a more vivid picture of their dream. This time, unlike in the bridge, the heaviness sounds more empowering, and incites us to take action towards a new, different future, something better than this capitalist dystopia we have now]

We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing
We will see our children growing

[yes, we will. The final outro repeat this affirmation, as to not make us forget about hope. We can make a better world for our children]



All comments from YouTube:

@desintox9854

This takes me on a journey deep down inside. I discover thunder, storms, high mountains, raging oceans and most importantly : tenacious hope.

@casonwillman4775

Tenacious hope...that's a great expression...I like that a lot

@eetfuk3571

"tenacious hope" thanks, that's my band name now

@boogermonger

This makes me horny

@nikoskara1759

my friend the earth is living,earth has conciousness......its hard to accept it .......but its the true.......the earth gave us the materials of our body

@erfsoli7988

the heaviest part : we will see our children growing

@izacnewtons8532

Will we see our children growing?*
Kinda true

@CrawleonDunger

@@izacnewtons8532 No, it's actually we will see

@izacnewtons8532

@@CrawleonDunger yes i mean when he sing u can hear "will we see" and that's intentionnal

@BoWeava

WERD

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