Following the release of some initial singles, Blue Mammoth was approached by indie label Masque Records. Work subsequently started on the creation of a debut album. At this stage Lupac unfortunately had to leave the band, but thankfully Cesar Aires (guitars), who had been involved in the earlier project stage of the band, had both possibility and interest to join. Ensuring that the work with their forthcoming debut could go on more or less as planned.
After two years of work a full album's worth of material was ready for launch, and in 2011 Blue Mammoth, the band and the album, was made available courtesy of Masque Records.
Metamorphosis
Blue Mammoth Lyrics
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Am I changing or learning to fly?
Leaving all the past behind
Is it possible to be kept as one?
Flap these wings to meet my fate
Chorus:
Or a law I can’t avoid?
Can we really choose the one to be
Carrying out our destiny?
How can good turn to bad?
Am I free or under control?
Does this life belong to me?
How can we face a future we
can’t foresee?
Flap these wings and never stop
Chorus:
Is it a miracle of life I see
Or a law I can’t avoid?
Can we really choose the one to be
Carrying out our destiny?
Isn’t it beautiful the life we see
And all that moves around?
Is it a deadly sin, daring to believe
To control metamorphosis?
Are we in the hands of science
Or does philosophy hold the key?
Resignation, love and honor
Hoping to share one day immortality
Flap these wings to meet my fate
Chorus
Flap these wings and never stop
The lyrics of Blue Mammoth's Metamorphosis delve into the existential questions of life and the human condition, exploring themes of change, fate, free will, and mortality. The first stanza questions whether the singer is changing or learning to fly as they leave their empty shell - whether their transformation is predestined or a result of their own choices. They leave the past behind, pondering if it's possible to keep their old self intact while simultaneously embracing the new. Throughout the song, the singer contemplates the uncertain and dynamic nature of life - how can good turn to bad? Are they truly in control of their own life? How can they face a future they can't predict?
The chorus further delves into these questions, leaving the listener to ponder if the miracle of life they see is a product of fate or something they can't avoid. Can they choose who they become, or is it predetermined? The bridge explores whether we're at the hands of science or philosophy, ultimately ending on a hopeful note that our love and honor can lead to sharing in immortality. This song ultimately celebrates the beauty and complexity of life, while recognizing the difficulty in understanding it.
Line by Line Meaning
As I leave this empty shell
As I shed my old self and step into the unknown.
Am I changing or learning to fly?
Is this transformation leading to greater things or will I crash and burn?
Leaving all the past behind
Moving away from the things that held me back.
Is it possible to be kept as one?
Is it possible to retain my old identity while also embracing the new?
Flap these wings to meet my fate
I must take action and see where this transformation leads me.
Chorus: Is it a miracle of life I see Or a law I can’t avoid? Can we really choose the one to be Carrying out our destiny?
Is this transformation a natural part of the universe or is it out of my control? Do I have a say in who I become and what I do?
How can good turn to bad?
How can something positive become negative so quickly?
Am I free or under control?
Do I have true autonomy or is my fate predetermined?
Does this life belong to me?
Do I have the power to shape my own destiny or am I simply a product of my environment?
How can we face a future we can’t foresee?
How can we prepare for the unknown?
Isn’t it beautiful the life we see And all that moves around?
Despite the uncertainty and fear, there is still beauty in the world.
Is it a deadly sin, daring to believe To control metamorphosis?
Is it wrong to have the audacity to shape our own lives?
Are we in the hands of science Or does philosophy hold the key?
Do we rely on the tangible, empirical world to guide us or do we need to explore deeper, abstract concepts to truly understand our place in the universe?
Resignation, love and honor Hoping to share one day immortality
Despite the inevitable passage of time, we can still strive for something greater and eternal.
Flap these wings to meet my fate
Again, I must act on my own and see where the metamorphosis takes me.
Chorus
Reiterating the central questions of the song - are we in control of our own destiny or are we simply being swept away by forces beyond our understanding?
Flap these wings and never stop
Reminding us that the journey never truly ends, and we must continue to take action in the face of uncertainty.
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.