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Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is an experimental folk collective from Missoula, Montana, and Brooklyn, NY. Led by vocalist/guitarist/sound artist Jasmine Dreame Wagner, Cabinet performs experimental folk chants and noise instrumentals, ghost stories and historical ballads over field recordings, acoustic & classical guitars, electric effects, alto & tenor recorders, bells and percussion.
Lightning Song
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities Lyrics
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Dig in that soil
Dig in that dirt
Soulful and wild
Your love and work
Oh your love and work
You'll dig for no one
You'll dig for some
Leavers, lost lovers
On the run
Some for the storm
Some for the sun
Singing that lightning song
That brings the lightning on
Oh just like the wind
Oh just like the wind
That song has caught you
Something fierce
A wind from nowhere
In the pine top spears
Who will come to calm your ears?
Who will come to calm your ears?
From that lightning song
That brings the lightning near
Oh just like the wind
Oh just like the wind
That old lightning song
That holds the lightning songThat holds the lightning in
That holds the lightning song
Holds the lightning in
The lyrics to Cabinet of Natural Curiosities' song "Lightning Song" speak to the power of nature and the human connection to it. The singer encourages the listener to dig in the soil and embrace the wildness of love and work. The line "you'll dig for no one, you'll dig for some" highlights the individual nature of this connection, while also acknowledging the shared experience of searching for something more. The metaphor of digging in the dirt for lost lovers and leavers suggests a soulful search for connection and meaning.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of the lightning song, the mysterious force that draws the storm and creates a sense of awe and wonder. The line "singing that lightning song, that brings the lightning on" reflects the idea that there is something magical and otherworldly about this force of nature. The reference to the wind and the calming of one's ears in the second verse suggests that this power can also be overwhelming, and that we may need support to navigate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig in that soil
Start exploring the depths of your soul
Dig in that dirt
Get your hands dirty in the real world, not just inside your head
Soulful and wild
Embrace your true nature, both passionate and unpredictable
Your love and work
Combine your passions and purpose for a fulfilling life
Oh your love and work
Repeating the importance of finding meaning in what you do
You'll dig for no one
Don't conform to anyone's expectations or ideals but your own
You'll dig for some
Find others who share your values and dig towards a common goal
Leavers, lost lovers
Those who have left or lost their way, seeking something more
On the run
Searching for answers, even though they may not know what they're looking for
Some for the storm
Some seek the thrill of the unknown, even if it may lead to chaos
Some for the sun
Others seek the warmth and comfort of stability and familiarity
Singing that lightning song
Expressing their deepest desires and innermost selves through music
That brings the lightning on
Their energy and passion attracts powerful and transformative experiences
Oh just like the wind
Reinforcing the idea of unpredictability and natural force
That song has caught you
The music has captured your heart and soul
Something fierce
With great intensity and passion
A wind from nowhere
A force beyond your control, yet somehow guided by fate
In the pine top spears
Perhaps referring to a specific location, where nature and human structures meet
Who will come to calm your ears?
Who will offer guidance and support during times of emotional turmoil?
From that lightning song
From the soulful and unpredictable energy that fuels their creativity
That brings the lightning near
That attracts powerful experiences, both thrilling and terrifying
That old lightning song
The timeless and universal expression of human desires and emotions
That holds the lightning song
The intense energy and passion that fuels our lives, regardless of age or time period
That holds the lightning in
Containing and releasing that energy can be difficult, but also transformative
Holds the lightning song
The wisdom and beauty that can arise from embracing our innermost selves
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Written by: Jasmine Dreame Wagner
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