Elemental
Deep Forest Lyrics


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She moves like water over England
And carves her footprints in the earth
She feels like wind to a sailor
And like a candle on a hearth

Elemental

Allahu ekber allah
[Greetings Allah]

Asik olmak
[To be your lover]
Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
[In this life (world) be your lover]

Allahu ekber allah
[Greetings Allah]

Asik olmak
[To be your lover]
Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
[In this life (world) be your lover]

She sounds like poetry to a blind man
Step, step, stepping from the pages of a book
Comes on as smooth as the truth in high fidelity
Sharper than a look.

Elemental

Allahu ekber allah
[Greetings Allah]

Asik olmak
[To be your lover]
Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
[In this life (world) be your lover]

Asik olmak
[To be your lover]




Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
[In this life (world) be your lover]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deep Forest's song "Elemental" portray the various elements of nature as a woman who moves like water over England and leaves her footprints in the earth. The lyrics juxtapose her fluid movements with her solidity and permanence in the earth. She feels like wind to a sailor and brings comfort like a candle on a hearth. In this context, the elements of nature are personified as a woman with an enigmatic presence that can transform any environment. The lyrics then take a spiritual tone with the inclusion of Islamic greetings and a declaration to be a lover of Allah.


The lyrics suggest the power of nature to soothe the soul and the necessity of connecting with the divine. The singer compares the woman to poetry in a book that comes to life and is even more captivating than its written form. "Elemental" conveys the idea that nature embodies a life force which can provide essential meaning and contentment to disheartened souls. The lyrics ultimately attempt to convey the transcendental, transformative power of nature as a life force that can bring an individual close to the divine.


Line by Line Meaning

She moves like water over England
She moves gracefully over the land like water flows over England


And carves her footprints in the earth
She leaves her mark on the earth by carving footprints as she moves


She feels like wind to a sailor
She gives the same feeling as wind does to a sailor


And like a candle on a hearth
She provides warmth and comfort like a candle does on a hearth


She sounds like poetry to a blind man
Her voice is like poetry to someone who cannot see


Step, step, stepping from the pages of a book
She seems to come alive from the pages of a book with every step she takes


Comes on as smooth as the truth in high fidelity
Her presence is smooth and authentic like the truth in high fidelity


Sharper than a look
Her impact is powerful and meaningful, even more than just a look


Allahu ekber allah
The phrase means ‘Greetings Allah' in Arabic


Asik olmak
The phrase means ‘To be your lover' in Turkish


Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
The phrase means ‘In this life (world) be your lover' in Turkish


Asik olmak
The phrase means ‘To be your lover' in Turkish


Of dunyada senin asikin olmak
The phrase means ‘In this life (world) be your lover' in Turkish




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