Mother Earth
Fahrenhaidt Lyrics
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And like the endless sea
Warm voices pull me under
My unfamiliar dream
Caught in the raging thunder and like the endless sea
Warm voices pull me under, my unfamiliar dream
Oh Gaia
Caught, caught
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Show me your autumn face
Oh Gaia
Caught, caught
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Show me your autumn face
Show me your autumn face
Oh Gaia, oh Gaia
Show me your autumn face
Caught in the raging thunder and like the endless sea
Warm voices pull me under, my unfamiliar dream
Caught in the raging thunder
And like the endless sea
Warm voices pull me under
My unfamiliar dream
(Oh Gaia)
Caught in the raging thunder and like the endless sea
Warm voices pull me under, my unfamiliar dream
Oh Gaia
Caught, caught
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Show me your autumn face
Oh Gaia
Caught, caught
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Show me your autumn face
Show me your autumn face
(Caught in the raging thunder) Oh Gaia
(And like the endless sea) Oh Gaia
(Warm voices pull me under) Show me your autumn face
Show me your autumn face
Caught, caught
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Show me your autumn face
Oh Gaia
(Caught in the raging thunder) Oh Gaia
(And like the endless sea) Oh Gaia
(Warm voices pull me under) Show me your autumn face
(My unfamiliar dream)
The lyrics of Fahrenhaidt's "Mother Earth" convey a sense of being lost in a powerful and uncontrollable force while seeking refuge in the embrace of Mother Earth, symbolized by Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth. The first stanza describes the singer's helplessness in the face of the raging thunder, which is furthered by the metaphor of being engulfed by the endless sea. However, the warm voices that reach out to the singer serve as a lifeline, pulling them deeper into the dream-like state they find themselves in. The repeated plea to Gaia to show her autumn face parallels the singer's desire to escape the turbulence of the present and find solace in nature, which is comforting in its predictability.
Throughout the song, the lyrics make use of natural imagery to convey a sense of being one with the world. The metaphor of being drowned in the sea is balanced by the warm voices that pull the singer closer to Mother Earth. Gaia, by extension, becomes a symbol of stability, rejuvenation, and comfort in the face of chaos, embodying the very essence of nature itself.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mother Earth" speak to the profound human desire for understanding and connection with nature, and the hope and solace to be found in nature's embrace when one is lost and seeking refuge.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the raging thunder
Feeling trapped in a situation that is tumultuous and unpredictable
And like the endless sea
Feeling overwhelmed and lost, like a tiny boat caught in a vast ocean
Warm voices pull me under
Finding comfort and solace in the voices of others, even as they contribute to feeling powerless and submerged
My unfamiliar dream
The uncertain future that lies ahead, both scary and exciting in its unknown potential
Oh Gaia
An invocation of the ancient Greek goddess of the earth, representing the interconnectedness of all living beings
Caught, caught
Feeling repeatedly trapped or stuck in this cycle of turmoil and searching for a way out
Mother Earth, oh can you hear me Gaia?
Addressing the earth as a nurturing, maternal force that can provide guidance and protection
Show me your autumn face
Asking the earth to reveal its natural beauty and provide a sense of calm and grounding
Show me your autumn face
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the desire for a connection with the soothing rhythms of nature
Oh Gaia, oh Gaia
Repeating the invocation of the goddess to create a sense of connection and personal investment in the earth's well-being
Writer(s): Fiora Cutler, Alexander Freund, Andreas John, Erik Macholl
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.