Mother Earth
Arvid Nero Lyrics


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Mother Earth, dried the tear that I had
When I was heavy as lead
Brought me wine, she brought me bread
She brought me back from the dead

I see that sky above
Behind my bars
Mother I feel the blues
Walk the surface of your scars

I′m going away
Now don't you ask me to stay
If you ask me you know that I will
Because I love you still

But I see that sky above
Behind my bars




And I just wanna become
One among the stars

Overall Meaning

The song Mother Earth by Arvid Nero is an emotional tribute to the beauty and resilience of nature. The opening lines "Mother Earth, dried the tear that I had When I was heavy as lead" suggest that the singer has gone through a difficult time and turned to nature for comfort. He thanks Mother Earth for bringing him back to life by offering him wine and bread.


The lyrics go on to describe the singer's feelings of confinement and despair. "I see that sky above Behind my bars Mother I feel the blues Walk the surface of your scars" suggests that the singer is perhaps in prison or otherwise physically trapped. He longs to be free and to wander the earth, but also feels a deep connection to Mother Earth and recognizes the pain and damage that humanity has caused her.


The chorus expresses the singer's mixed feelings about leaving Mother Earth. "I'm going away Now don't you ask me to stay If you ask me you know that I will Because I love you still" suggests that the singer is torn between his desire to explore the wider universe and his love for his home planet. Ultimately, he decides that he wants to become "One among the stars" and leave his earthly troubles behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother Earth, dried the tear that I had
The Earth has always been a source of comfort and healing for the singer, especially when they were feeling weighed down by their problems and overcome with grief.


When I was heavy as lead
The singer felt a strong sense of burden and weight that they carried around with them through life, which made it difficult to find happiness or peace.


Brought me wine, she brought me bread
In their darkest times, the singer found nourishment and sustenance from the Earth, which gave them the strength to keep going and overcome their hardships.


She brought me back from the dead
The Earth has the power to revive and renew, even when everything seems lost and hopeless for the artist.


I see that sky above
The artist has a deep appreciation for the beauty and vastness of the natural world, and recognizes that there is something greater than themselves at work here.


Behind my bars
The singer feels trapped or confined in some way, unable to fully experience the world around them or connect with others as they would like to.


Mother I feel the blues
Despite their love and gratitude for the Earth, the singer still experiences sadness and pain on a regular basis, and turns to the Earth for comfort in these moments.


Walk the surface of your scars
The artist feels a sense of responsibility to care for and appreciate the Earth, even in its damaged or wounded state, and recognizes that there is still immense beauty and value to be found here.


I'm going away
The artist is preparing to leave behind their old life and embark on a new journey or adventure, with all of the unknown challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.


Now don't you ask me to stay
Although the artist loves and cherishes the Earth, they must move on and evolve as a person, and can't be held back or tied down by their attachments to the past.


If you ask me you know that I will
Even though they know it's time to move on, the singer is still torn by their emotions and would be willing to stay if they were asked.


Because I love you still
The artist deeply cares for and respects the Earth, and will always carry a piece of it with them wherever they go.


And I just wanna become
The singer has a strong desire to transcend their current limitations and become something greater, to reach new heights of understanding and experience in the world.


One among the stars
The singer sees the vastness and mystery of the universe as an invitation to explore and discover new possibilities, to connect with something greater than themselves and unlock the secrets of the universe.




Writer(s): Arvid Nero

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Comments from YouTube:

Hans Heyde

I love the acoustic version that you have of this song on Spotify... I wish I could her it here on YouTube (I’m YouTube music now and miss that song in my playlists!) You’re an awesome musician!!! Love your work!! Cheers from Brazil!

Michael Hamburg

Excellent!!!!

Samuel Runsteen

SÅ BRA!!!!!!

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