Caldera
Boho Dancer Lyrics
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The end is near the end is foreign
When solstice comes this deadly winter
I'll take your hand and fall
I don't know what's coming darling
My feelings are extinct
The way I see you, the way I'm going
My head is in the wind
I saw you entered the seven seas
Way down in the mud
It took your breath and it gave you air
Led you to the war
Now we will be reborn
Caldera oh caldera
Caldera oh
Emptying my soul
The water's running
My heart is naked
Out of my mother's womb
You will despise me
And you will love me
The freshness of my arms
My voice it is the wind
I saw you entered the seven seas
Way down in the mud
It took your breath and it gave you air
Led you to the war
Now we will be reborn
Caldera oh caldera
Caldera oh
Emptying my soul
I am consistent
My bloodstream giving
There was a burning wound
My navel is the moon
The song 'Caldera' by Boho Dancer is a hauntingly beautiful tune that speaks of love, transformation, and rebirth. The opening lines of the song, "I stand before you stranger lover/The end is near the end is foreign," suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of uncertainty and apprehension about the future of their relationship with their lover.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is undergoing a profound personal transformation. They say, "My feelings are extinct/The way I see you, the way I'm going/Will never be the same." The use of the word 'extinct' implies a sense of loss and finality, suggesting that the singer is leaving behind old ways of thinking and feeling that no longer serve them.
The chorus of the song repeats the word 'Caldera', which refers to a large volcanic crater. The use of this word suggests that the singer is on the verge of a powerful eruption or transformation. The lines, "The water's running/My heart is naked/Out of my mother's womb/You will despise me/And you will love me," convey a sense of vulnerability and nakedness, but also a sense of acceptance that the singer's lover will see them in their entirety, flaws and all.
Overall, 'Caldera' is a song about the transformative power of love and the inevitability of change. It suggests that even in moments of uncertainty and upheaval, there is always the potential for growth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand before you stranger lover
I am facing someone who is both a stranger and a lover to me. Our relationship is uncertain and unstable.
The end is near the end is foreign
Something is coming to an end, and it feels unfamiliar and distant.
When solstice comes this deadly winter
During the winter solstice, which is deadly and bleak, something significant will happen.
I'll take your hand and fall
I will hold onto you and face whatever happens together.
I don't know what's coming darling
I am uncertain about what the future holds, my love.
My feelings are extinct
I no longer feel anything for you, or perhaps anything at all.
The way I see you, the way I'm going
The way I perceive you and my path in life has changed and will continue to change.
Will never be the same
Things can never go back to the way they were before.
My head is in the wind
My thoughts and emotions are scattered and uncertain like the wind.
I saw you entered the seven seas
I witnessed you exploring and experiencing new things and places.
Way down in the mud
Despite the challenges and difficulties you faced, you persevered through the muck and mire.
It took your breath and it gave you air
Through these experiences, you were both suffocated and revitalized.
Led you to the war
These experiences prepared you for difficult battles and struggles.
Now we will be reborn
Through these trials, we will be renewed and transformed.
Caldera oh caldera
A caldera, a large volcanic crater, is referenced repeatedly as a symbol of transformation and rebirth.
Emptying my soul
Releasing all of my emotions, shedding my old self to be transformed in the caldera.
The water's running
Water, a symbol of cleansing and renewal, is flowing and washing away the past.
My heart is naked
My emotions are exposed and vulnerable to the cleansing waters.
Out of my mother's womb
A metaphorical rebirth, being born anew into a new life.
You will despise me
In this new life, I may not be recognized or accepted by those who knew me before.
And you will love me
However, some may still love and accept me despite the changes.
The freshness of my arms
My new self and new life have the potential to be refreshing and loving.
My voice it is the wind
My voice and words are fleeting and ever-changing like the wind.
I am consistent
Despite all the changes, I remain consistent in who I am and what I represent.
My bloodstream giving
The life force flowing through my veins is freely given and shared with others.
There was a burning wound
There was something painful and damaging that needed to be healed and transformed.
My navel is the moon
A symbol of femininity and fertility, my belly button is tied to the cycles of the moon and my own transformation.
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rebecca Nascimento
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