In The Beginning
Fahrenhaidt Lyrics
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Wonders of nature surround me and you
And in the beginning when land touched the sea
The oath was created around you and me
Oooooh 2x
And in the beginning when land touched the sea
The oath was created around you and me
And we keep on spinning from now and on
Because One 2x
The trees in the forest they cover my head
They act like a shelter from what lies ahead
And I'm left to wonder how it began
The story of life
Creation of men
Oooooh 2x
And in the beginning when land touched the sea
The oath was created around you and me
We keep on spinning from now and on
Tumbling and turning tonight
Because One
And in the beginning when land touched the sea
The oath was created around you and me
We keep on spinning from now and on
Tumbling and turning tonight
Because One 2x
The lyrics of Fahrenhaidt's "In the Beginning" describe the origins of life, the wonders of nature, and the connection between humans and the world around them. The first lines suggest the formation of continents, describing how one sea grew into two, which may be a reference to the theory of plate tectonics. The wonders of nature are said to surround "me and you," emphasizing the idea of interconnectedness and implying that humans are not separate from nature, but rather a part of it.
The following lines mention the creation of an "oath" between humans and the natural world when land touched the sea. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the fundamental interconnectedness of all living things, and the idea that humans have a responsibility to care for the earth. The repetition of the lines "And we keep on spinning from now and on / Tumbling and turning tonight" reinforces the sense of motion and continuity, suggesting that the cycle of life will continue indefinitely.
In the second stanza, the focus shifts to the role of trees in the natural world. Trees are described as a shelter from what lies ahead and a source of wonder about the origins of life and humanity. The final lines repeat the concept of the oath created when land touched the sea, emphasizing the idea that humans are connected to the natural world and should strive to protect it.
Overall, the lyrics of "In the Beginning" celebrate the interconnectedness of all living things and suggest that humans have a responsibility to care for the earth and preserve the wonder of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was one sea that grew into two
At the dawn of time, there existed only one vast ocean which eventually divided into two separate bodies of water.
Wonders of nature surround me and you
The natural world is full of incredible and awe-inspiring phenomena that envelop both you and me.
And in the beginning when land touched the sea
When the first land masses rose from the waters, they extended their reach and touched the edges of the seas.
The oath was created around you and me
A spiritual bond or promise was forged between us in this moment, as we became part of the earth's surface and the vast oceans it holds.
Oooooh 2x
Soft, wordless exclamations of wonder and contemplation.
And we keep on spinning from now and on
The earth will continue to rotate on its axis, providing us with the passage of time and the rhythm of day and night.
Tumbling and turning tonight
As the earth revolves, it seems to tumble and turn in a never-ending dance.
The trees in the forest they cover my head
As I walk through the forest, the towering trees provide a canopy of shelter over my head.
They act like a shelter from what lies ahead
The trees offer both physical protection from the elements and a symbolic sense of safety from the unknown future.
And I'm left to wonder how it began
As I contemplate the mysteries of the natural world, I find myself pondering the origins of life on earth.
The story of life
The mythic tale of how existence came to be, and how creatures great and small took their place within it.
Creation of men
The specific moment in which humankind was brought forth into being, as part of the ongoing miracle of creation.
We keep on spinning from now and on
The earth's rotation continues ceaselessly, marking the passage of time and shaping the rhythms of nature.
Tumbling and turning tonight
As we journey through the night, the earth seems to twist and turn in a never-ending cosmic dance, echoing the motion of the stars above.
Because One 2x
A repeated refrain that emphasizes the unifying power of creation, the interconnectedness of all living things, and the vast, enduring majesty of the natural world.
Writer(s): Andreas John, Alice Merton, Erik Macholl
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