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Atheist Lyrics
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It sets its course to remain just that
If not for the blatant disregard for its purity
It would never uncover the anger
Stormlit, Aqua
The crest of the waves reveal a
Embracing each other with the
Tides and currents that flow, throughout
The spaces meant for it to be!
"Reaching, to hold onto, the liquid, rain"
The perspiration on a sweating soul tells
The body what is known
The the water reveals the human effort
It tends to exceed its own demand
By taking the world by the hand
Stormlit, Aqua
(Reaching to hold onto the liquid reain)
The song "Water" by Atheist is a deep and introspective look at the purity and importance of water in our world, and the ways in which human actions can impact it. The opening lines liken water to "the purest form of life" and suggest that it naturally seeks to remain just that - pure and unadulterated. However, the following lines reveal that the purity of water is often compromised by human disregard, which can lead to anger and other negative outcomes.
The next section of the song shifts to a more metaphorical exploration of water, describing the waves and tides as symbols of friendship between water and the moon. The lines "embracing each other with the tides and currents that flow" evoke a sense of harmony and balance between the natural forces of water and the celestial body that governs it. However, this sense of balance is again contrasted with the idea of human intervention, as the final lines suggest that we are "reaching to hold onto the liquid rain" - perhaps implying that we are trying to control or manipulate nature in a way that could ultimately do harm.
Overall, "Water" can be read as a cautionary tale about the importance of preserving the purity and balance of natural resources like water, and the dangers that come with disrupting these systems for our own purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the arrival of the purest form of life
Water is considered to be one of the purest forms of life and symbolizes the beginning of all life on earth.
It sets its course to remain just that
Water has always maintained its purity and follows its course.
If not for the blatant disregard for its purity
Human activities pollute water and hinder its purity.
It would never uncover the anger
Water turns violent and causes destruction due to pollution caused by humans.
Stormlit, Aqua
Water during storms and rains is a powerful force and is often associated with purity.
The crest of the waves reveal a
Waves show the friendly connection between water and the moon.
Sign of friendship with the moon
Water and the moon are known to be friends and are closely connected with each other.
Embracing each other with the
Tides and currents are the bonds that connect water and the moon together.
Tides and currents that flow throughout
Water movements are a result of the gravitational pull from the moon and sun.
The spaces meant for it to be!
Water has its own space and knows where it should be, which is nature.
Reaching, to hold onto, the liquid, rain
Water is always searching for more water, and never content with what it has. It works hard to defeat its own thirst.
The perspiration on a sweating soul tells
Water is also in humans and it is a natural process for humans to sweat when they are hot. Sweat is a result of perspiration.
The body what is known
Sweating tells our body what is going on with it and helps us fight against things like dehydration.
The water reveals the human effort
Water conserves human efforts and energies that help to sustain life on earth.
It tends to exceed its own demand
Water is an essential component of life that is used in a variety of ways without restriction.
By taking the world by the hand
Humans rely on water and it is their responsibility to take care of water to maintain the balance of the planet.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK EMMI, KELLY R. SHAEFER, RAND BURKEY, TONY CHOY
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