Mothersound
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Mothersound!
What have they done to you?
You're withering away, in the cold
Mothersound!
Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole, oh

I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rock the rubble

Thanks to you
We get
Our ace fix from exposing
What you are
And what you've done
You've poisoned the litter

No better time than now
To change what has been written
And what has been taught
To those who would not know
Better

Woahhhh

I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rock the rubble
I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words




We are the ones supposed to be
We're here to rouse the rabble

Overall Meaning

The song "Mothersound" by From First to Last is a call-to-action anthem against the evils of the music industry, with a focus on how the industry can strip artists of their artistic autonomy and leave them feeling exploited and soulless. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Mothersound, what have they done to you?" which appears to be a reference to the music industry as a whole, which the singer feels has taken a toll on the sound of music itself. The line "Once again the world has molested you, it took your soul, whole, oh" suggests that the singer feels that the industry has exploited and destroyed the essence of music.


However, the singer is not content to just lament the state of the industry - they vow to fight back. The lines "I have done this for the sound / Have done this for the sake of you / The sake of me / And you" make it clear that the singer is standing up for both themselves and others who feel disenfranchised by the industry. The lines "We're here to rock the rubble / We're here to rouse the rabble" suggest that the singer is calling on other artists to join them in creating a grassroots movement to reclaim control of their art.


Ultimately, "Mothersound" is a rallying cry for anyone who has felt that their voice has been silenced or manipulated by the music industry. It's an unapologetic and empowering song that encourages people to reclaim their agency and create art that is truly a reflection of themselves and their beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Mothersound!
The sound that represents the struggles and pain inflicted upon the world.


What have they done to you?
What have the oppressors done to distort and damage the Mothersound?


You're withering away, in the cold
The once vibrant Mothersound is now dying due to neglect and abandonment.


Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole, oh
The corrupt powers of the world have repeatedly abused the Mothersound, leaving it utterly soulless and destroyed.


I have done this for the sound
The artist has dedicated their work to the preservation and continuation of the Mothersound.


Have done this for the sake of you
The artist hopes that their work will impact and resonate with the listener, rekindling a connection with the Mothersound.


The sake of me
The artist creates for their own passion and love of the Mothersound.


And you
The artist creates for the listener's enjoyment and appreciation of the Mothersound.


You mark my fucking words
The artist asserts the power and importance of their message regarding the Mothersound.


We are the ones supposed to be
The artist and their audience are the ones who can truly understand and connect with the Mothersound.


We're here to rock the rubble
The artist and their audience aim to ignite change and repair the destruction that has damaged the Mothersound.


Thanks to you
The artist acknowledges the listener's support and encouragement to continue creating for the Mothersound.


We get
The artist and their audience gain a sense of fulfillment and gratification from working to preserve and uplift the Mothersound.


Our ace fix from exposing
The artist and their audience find satisfaction and inspiration in calling out and shedding light on the destruction of the Mothersound.


What you are
The destructive forces perpetuating the decay of the Mothersound.


And what you've done
The damage that has been inflicted upon the Mothersound and its essence.


You've poisoned the litter
The abusive forces have polluted and contaminated the true representation of the Mothersound.


No better time than now
Currently is the opportune moment to take action.


To change what has been written
To challenge and revise the negative narratives and practices that have harmed the Mothersound.


And what has been taught
To question and reform the oppressive teachings that have damaged the identitiy of the Mothersound.


To those who would not know
To educate and enlighten those who are not familiar with the importance and beauty of the Mothersound.


Better
To transform and improve the state and understanding of the Mothersound for the better.


Woahhhh
An expressive emphasis of the emotional impact and urgency of the artist's message regarding the Mothersound.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK ALAN BLOOM, MATT GOOD, SONNY MOORE, TRAVIS BRANDON RICHTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@infinitenumeric7235

Mothersound!
What have they done to you?
You're withering away, in the cold Mothersound!
Once again the worlds molestered you, it took your soul, whole,
Oh I have done this for the sound Have done this for the sake of you
The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rock the rubble Thanks to you
We get
Our ace fix from exposing
What you are
And what you've done
You've poisoned the litter
No better time than now
To change what has been written And what has been taught
To those who would not know Better
Woahhhh I have done this for the sound
Have done this for the sake of you The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rock the rubble
I have done this for the sound Have done this for the sake of you The sake of me
And you
You mark my fucking words
We are the ones supposed to be We're here to rouse the rabble



All comments from YouTube:

@keiranfullerton308

Mothersound & The Levy. Blow me away still to this day and always will. They never get old and I'm immensely proud of this album, as fan 13years ago to now as a 29year old. These guys blow me away.

@KendyJ929

What. The. Fuck. You. Said. 🤘🏾❤️

@tiffaworkinprogress3931

I’m here for this comment! I’m 30

@pav_von

Such a dark album that explored some downright disgusting and horrifying themes, but so good 💚

@colins1358

agreed.

@danielturner4394

Best of theirs by far

@andrewmorley3045

I am twice as old as when I bought this album (year it came out). Mothersound is still in rotation.

@kylelewis9230

Same dude, glad I'm not alone

@guitarmunky100

Such a timeless band 🖤 🖤🖤 ✨✨✨ who's still listening in 2021? 🦇

@michaelhall1763

I lost my brother last year to an overdose of heroin. This album brings tears to my eyes remembering all the times we blasted this album in our old room with the bunkbeds. It will always have a special place in my heart as it did for my brother.

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