She received much critical acclaim for her 2005 release, Paradise Hotel, which contains songs that strike a chord with listeners in light of recent events. "Requiem" honors Hurricane Katrina and tsunami victims with hopeful pleas to the Virgin Mary, while "Man of God" is a bitter, unapologetic denouncement of President George W. Bush and his administration.
"The actions of this regime do not follow the teachings of Christ, what I call real Christianity," Gilkyson said in August 2005. "I just don't appreciate the religious right acting like I don't love God and my country just because I'm not in their corner. I'm mad and I want other people to be mad about this too."
In 2008, her album Beautiful World came out, again on Red House Records. The songs vary from pop to folk and points in-between, with songs ranging from intimate ballads to rallying cries against the imperialist machine. She recently collaborated on a new album entitled Red Horse with two of her Red House Records label-mates John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky.
In 2011, she came out with Roses at the End of Time. Recorded at her home with the help of her son and co-producer Cisco Ryder, Gilkyson took a longer time in the studio and came out with a more eclectic and personal album. She continues to tour about 150 dates per year in the United States and overseas.
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Beautiful World
Eliza Gilkyson Lyrics
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Fragment of sun marbled in blue
Turning in time and tuned like a symphony
Beautiful stars beautiful view
Beautiful world intricate web of design
Shadow and light playing out on the land
Billions of years come down to a point in time
Pitiful man
Beautiful world [Repeat: x9]
Beautiful trees breathing the air alive
Beautiful leaves trembling and dry
Beautiful bees moving from flower to hive
Beautiful seas mirroring sky
Beautiful sky
Beautiful world [Repeat: x9]
Beautiful world [Repeat: x13]
Eliza Gilkyson's song, Beautiful World begins with the description of the earth as it circles infinitely, and the sun is fragmented in blue. The world is a beautiful sight to behold, and it is described as a symphony, turning in time and tuned perfectly. The stars and the view of the world are also painted as beautiful, and it is a well-crafted design filled with intricate webs. However, despite the beauty of the earth, shadow and light are constantly playing out on the land, and this has been going on for billions of years.
The song takes a significant turn when the chorus mentions the folly of man who was set on the stage now. It's an indication that the earth was in existence before people. Man with all his imperfections and shortcomings will have to live in this beautiful world. The use of the word 'pitiful' in describing man indicates that the earth was created with a higher sense of purpose than man's puny endeavors. The world was not created for man to destroy but to live in and appreciate its glory.
In conclusion, Eliza Gilkyson's song Beautiful World is a tribute to the beauty of earth and all its elements. The song reminds us that the world was created for man to appreciate its beauty and not to destroy it. It serves as a wake-up call for people to live in harmony with nature and not take for granted the beauty that surrounds us.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful world circling infinitely
The world is beautiful because it is constantly circling and never-ending.
Fragment of sun marbled in blue
The world is a small piece of the sun that is blue but looks lovely as it is.
Turning in time and tuned like a symphony
The world is like a symphony that keeps on playing, with time being the conductor.
Beautiful stars beautiful view
The world is beautiful because of the stars in the sky and the overall view it provides.
Beautiful world intricate web of design
The world has an intricate web of design that is beautiful to look at and appreciate.
Shadow and light playing out on the land
Shadow and light create a beautiful play on the land and make the world even more beautiful.
Billions of years come down to a point in time
The world has been around for billions of years, but it all comes down to this moment in time.
Setting the stage for the folly of man
The world has created a stage for the foolishness of mankind.
Pitiful man
Man may be pitiful in comparison to the beauty of the world.
Beautiful trees breathing the air alive
The trees are beautiful because they breathe and make the air around us livelier.
Beautiful leaves trembling and dry
Even the leaves that are dry and trembling are beautiful to look at.
Beautiful bees moving from flower to hive
The bees moving from flower to hive are beautiful to observe and are an integral part of the ecosystem.
Beautiful seas mirroring sky
The seas are beautiful because they mirror the sky and make everything more serene.
Beautiful sky
The sky is beautiful because it represents the vastness of the world.
Beautiful world
The world is a beautiful place in all its glory.
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Written by: PAUL CARRACK, T-BONE WOLK
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Mark Guertin
Beautiful song, I came across this while looking for Eliza's other songs. I love her voice and songs. What a treasure !
Len Seligman Music
My new favorite song! Thanks so much, Eliza.
Gweneth Reed
Beautiful indeed!
sharecroppermike
Touching!!!
Kathi Clark
Should be a Sunday-school song !
Elizabeth Burnam
Beautiful, Eliza
Mark Barry
This Earth is your Earth, this Earth is my Earth. Let's all promise to share her, and treat her with care. Happy 50th Earth Day, April 22, 2020!