In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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Earth
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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Are mine says I
Over the western world
Shadows fall
Under the kind and dying trees we call
Together still, the feel, the breeze
To shatter all these waking dreams we've told
Heaven and earth
Are mine says I
There is a love that sleeps inside
The canyons of our deepest dreaming lives
A shelter that cannot be lost
A name that is so deep and so far across
I know you that you know me
Your life is like a bolt of lightning seen
Across the sky, so high and clean
Heaven and earth
Are mine says I
Over the western world
Shadows fall
Under the kind and dying trees we call
Together still, the feel, the breeze
To shatter all these waking dreams we've told
Ourselves, ourselves, ourselves, ourselves
Heaven and earth
Are mine says I
The lyrics to Blitzen Trapper's song "Earth" are enigmatic and poetic, with a theme that touches upon the interconnectedness of all things, the beauty of nature, and the fragility of our own sense of self. The repeated declaration "Heaven and earth are mine says I" seems to suggest a deep understanding of the universe and our place within it.
The opening lines about "shadows fall[ing] over the Western world" evoke a sense of melancholy and perhaps even apocalypse. However, the following lines paint a picture of peace and unity, as people come together beneath "the kind and dying trees" and feel the breeze that "shatter[s] all these waking dreams we've told ourselves to keep us free and clean." The imagery of dreams and shadows suggests a world where things are not always what they seem, and that our perception of reality is often constructed from illusions.
The lines "There is a love that sleeps inside / The canyons of our deepest dreaming lives" indicate a sense of longing and a search for deeper meaning. The shelter that "cannot be lost" and the name that is "so deep and so far across" suggest a spiritual journey and the pursuit of higher knowledge. The final stanza repeats the opening lines and reinforces the idea that everything belongs to us - not in a sense of ownership, but rather in a sense of connection and shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven and earth
I have dominion over all things.
Are mine says I
I am in control.
Over the western world
I have power over an expansive territory.
Shadows fall
The darkness is setting in.
Under the kind and dying trees we call
Amidst the trees which show us kindness and neglect.
Together still, the feel, the breeze
We are united in our experience of the wind.
To shatter all these waking dreams we've told
To break free from the illusions we've created in our minds.
Ourselves to keep us free and clean
We deceive ourselves in order to maintain our purity.
There is a love that sleeps inside
There is an underlying love within us all that is dormant.
The canyons of our deepest dreaming lives
This love resides in the depths of our subconscious.
A shelter that cannot be lost
This love is a constant refuge for us.
A name that is so deep and so far across
There is a name that holds significant meaning for us, transcending boundaries.
I know you that you know me
We are mutually aware of each other's existence.
Your life is like a bolt of lightning seen
Your life is fleeting, like a bolt of lightning in the sky.
Across the sky, so high and clean
Your life's path is clear and unobstructed, shining bright.
Ourselves, ourselves, ourselves, ourselves
We are solely responsible for our own lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Eric Earley
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Curtis Bratton
Take some experimental, add a dash of folk, a dose of country, mix well. This is the core of what Blitzen Trapper is. Best song on the album imo.
Higor Barreto
Brasil escuta Blitzen Trapper?? \o/