GREEN
Atheist Lyrics


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Suddenly all turns to green!
And a forest cracks a smile
A seed conceals an important part
Of the way we see, the world is ought to be
Plants and trees, initiate the air we breathe
And give us more than they receive
Often times, rooting their stability
The way that they ought to be
But sometimes cut down!

In recent years, the peace upon the greenery
Has fallen to machinery
Tree sap tears, dried upon the slaughtered
Bark,
Yes man has really made his mark
It's plain to see, the land as it used to be
Is gone for eternity




The cypress cries loud!
Beauty bears the colour green!

Overall Meaning

The song "Green" by Atheist reflects on the importance of nature and the environmental damage caused by humans. The opening lines "Suddenly all turns to green! And a forest cracks a smile" signify the joy and relief that comes with the sight of greenery. The next line "A seed conceals an important part of the way we see, the world is ought to be" portrays the significance of plants and trees in shaping our vision of the world.


The following lines emphasize the role of plants and trees in sustaining life by initiating the air we breathe and giving more than they receive. However, the lyrics also lament the fact that man's greed and careless actions have destroyed many forests. The line "The cypress cries loud!" highlights the agony of trees that are cut down and the destruction of natural habitats.


In recent years, modern industrialization and the increase in carbon emissions have led to climate change, which has caused many environmental problems, such as rising temperatures, sea levels, and the extinction of species. The line, "Tree sap tears, dried upon the slaughtered bark, yes man has really made his mark," reflects on how human activity has affected forests and their inhabitants. The final line, "Beauty bears the colour green!" implies that nature is beautiful, and greenery is a representation of this beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

Suddenly all turns to green!
The world is filled with greenery that has come to fruition and represents new life.


And a forest cracks a smile
The forest is a living being that responds to the abundant new life surrounding it.


A seed conceals an important part
The beginning of life is small and unassuming, but contains within it the possibility of great change.


Of the way we see, the world is ought to be
Our perception of the world is shaped by the presence of natural beauty and the importance of preserving it for future generations.


Plants and trees, initiate the air we breathe
The oxygen we need to survive comes from the plants and trees around us, emphasizing their vital importance to humanity.


And give us more than they receive
Nature is a selfless giver of beauty and resources, always providing more than it takes for the sake of the planet and the creatures on it.


Often times, rooting their stability
Despite their generosity, plants and trees also need a strong foundation of stability to maintain their own vitality and reflect the balance of the natural world.


The way that they ought to be
The natural world is in a constant state of balance that we must respect to keep the planet healthy and thriving.


But sometimes cut down!
However, humans sometimes destroy the beauty and stability of the natural world by recklessly cutting down trees and disrupting the balance of the environment.


In recent years, the peace upon the greenery
Over time, humans have increasingly disrupted the peace and natural balance of the environment by introducing machinery and other destructive forces to the landscape.


Has fallen to machinery
Machinery has become a symbol of human interference and destruction, leaving a trail of destruction wherever it goes.


Tree sap tears, dried upon the slaughtered Bark,
The physical evidence of tree cutting and destruction is seen in the dried sap and damage done to the trunks and bark of trees that are cut down.


Yes man has really made his mark
Humanity's impact on the environment has left a permanent mark, causing lasting damage that will be felt for generations to come.


It's plain to see, the land as it used to be
The natural world that once thrived and provided so much beauty and balance has been destroyed by human intervention and lack of respect for the environment.


Is gone for eternity
Once destroyed, the natural world can never truly be restored to its former glory and balance.


The cypress cries loud!
The natural world and its inhabitants mourn the loss of the trees and plants that have been destroyed, crying out in sorrow for the destruction of the environment.


Beauty bears the colour green!
The colour green is a symbol of natural beauty and life, and the importance of preserving that beauty for future generations to enjoy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK EMMI, KELLY R. SHAEFER, RAND BURKEY, TONY CHOY

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