1) Eldritch are an Ita… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Eldritch:
1) Eldritch are an Italian progressive metal band who have been around since the early/mid 1990's. Their sound could be described as a blend of new metal with the technique and dynamics of the old-skool disciplines.
Having started out with a predominantly progressive sound - their 1998 "El Nino" release is considered essential listening to any rock/metal fan.
Not one to repeat themselves, their sound is fresh and evolves with each new release within the metal context, losing none of the heaviness.
2) Eldritch are a Japanese thrash metal band who have been around since the late 80's. They released their sole full-lenght album entitled "Blood Breed Calls My Name" in 1993.
Signs
Eldritch Lyrics
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The air was so fresh and breathable
Skies were neat and the seas still blue
I know it might seem unbelievable
We're burning the oxygen out here
Killing ourselves and our future but we ain't got no
FEAR OF TODAY, FEAR OF TOMORROW
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, TOO MUCH TO DO
LET'S ROLL OUR SLEEVES AND LET GAIA LIVE
Hidden secrets from the men who count
Telling us only pieces of the truth
What do we need to realize?
We've been told about things that are more than lies
Moving the puppets as they want
Killing themselves and their future but they ain't got no
FEAR OF TODAY, FEAR OF TOMORROW
LETTING GAIA BURN 'TILL IT'S OVER
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, TOO MUCH TO DO
LET'S ROLL OUR SLEEVES AND LET GAIA LIVE
We still have time, to shake a leg
And give our children a clean playground
Each helping hand is welcome and
Let's give our planet a second chance
Move your minds against the tide
Against all those closed-minded who really have no
FEAR OF TODAY, FEAR OF TOMORROW
LETTING GAIA BURN 'TILL IT'S OVER
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, TOO MUCH TO DO
LET'S ROLL OUR SLEEVES AND LET GAIA LIVE
FEAR OF TODAY, FEAR OF TOMORROW
LETTING GAIA BURN 'TILL IT'S OVER
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, TOO MUCH TO DO
LET'S ROLL OUR SLEEVES AND LET GAIA LIVE
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? TO LET GAIA LIVE
The song "Signs" by Eldritch is a commentary on the current state of the planet we live in. The opening verse reminisces about a time when the earth was pristine and untouched by human activity. However, the subsequent verses shed light on the current state of affairs where we are literally "burning the oxygen out here" and killing our future through our actions. The chorus of the song emphasizes that we are not afraid of the consequences that will impact us today or tomorrow. Instead, we continue to destroy the planet, allowing it to burn till it's over.
The lyrics reveal that those in power are hiding secrets and telling us only pieces of the truth. We need to wake up and realize that we are being lied to and that there are things more than just lies that we need to be aware of. The song calls on everyone to move against the tide and take responsibility for the harm we have caused to the planet. "Let's roll our sleeves and let Gaia live" is a plea to work together and give the planet a second chance.
Through this song, Eldritch urges us to take action before it's too late, to shake a leg and give our children a clean playground. We can achieve this by working together, rolling up our sleeves and taking responsibility for the well-being of our planet.
Line by Line Meaning
So long ago, when the world was young
In the distant past, when the Earth was new
The air was so fresh and breathable
The atmosphere was clean and healthy
Skies were neat and the seas still blue
The sky was clear and the oceans were pristine
I know it might seem unbelievable
It may be hard to imagine or accept
We're burning the oxygen out here
We're depleting the Earth's oxygen supply
Killing ourselves and our future but we ain't got no
We're harming ourselves and future generations without any
FEAR OF TODAY, FEAR OF TOMORROW
We're not afraid of the consequences of our actions
LETTING GAIA BURN 'TILL IT'S OVER
We're allowing Earth to be destroyed
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, TOO MUCH TO DO
We're running out of time to take action
LET'S ROLL OUR SLEEVES AND LET GAIA LIVE
We need to work hard to save the Earth
Hidden secrets from the men who count
Those in power keep important information from us
Telling us only pieces of the truth
We're not given the full facts
What do we need to realize?
We must understand the truth
We've been told about things that are more than lies
We've been misled or deceived
Moving the puppets as they want
Those in power control us like puppets
We still have time, to shake a leg
There's still a chance for us to act fast
And give our children a clean playground
We must protect the Earth for future generations
Each helping hand is welcome and
Everyone can contribute to help the environment
Let's give our planet a second chance
We must work to save the Earth
Move your minds against the tide
We must think differently from the norm
Against all those closed-minded who really have no
We must oppose those who refuse to listen or act
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? TO LET GAIA LIVE
We must take action now to save the Earth
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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