Musically, Christopher Bingham wanted to play with mixing BIG drums with this string trio thing... he finished the lyrics, two nights before they performed it.
Evolve
Gaia Consort Lyrics
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We are a glance in a great eye watching Life teaches life
through every mind the seed is passing
Life teaches life - One thing: evolve
Four billion years of evolution
A lifespan's the froth on windswept
tide Peel off the fears and savage delusions
savaged illusions
And Life teaches life - one thing: evolve
Deep in the seed that moves between us
The shape of the meaning as cells combine
The weave of the dream before we see it
Leaves trace elements of your hand in mine
And Life teaches life
one thing: evolve
Life teaches life
We are a glance in a great eye watching
Life teaches life
Through every mind the seed is passing
Life teaches life - one thing: evolve
A strand in the web of all existence
Revealed in the joy of a midnight kiss
Spanning the centuries of starlit distance
Or so it would seem on a night like this
Life teaches life - one thing: evolve
In Gaia Consort's song "Evolve," the lyrics speak about the concept of life teaching life and the importance of evolution. The opening lines state "Life teaches life, we are a glance in a great eye watching Life teaches life, through every mind the seed is passing." This suggests that life is a cyclical process of learning and adapting that is passed down from generation to generation. The phrase "the seed is passing" indicates that knowledge is being transferred through time and space.
The lyrics go on to describe the process of evolution, stating "four billion years of evolution, a lifespan's the froth on windswept tide. Peel off the fears and savage delusions, and wave after wave of the old gods die." This indicates that evolution is a gradual yet constant process of shedding old beliefs and ideas, paving the way for new ones. The reference to "old gods" dying suggests that even the most entrenched systems of belief are not immune to change and evolution.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Life teaches life - one thing: evolve," emphasizing the importance of adapting and evolving in order to survive and thrive. The closing lines of the song speak to the interconnectedness of all things, stating "A strand in the web of all existence, revealed in the joy of a midnight kiss. Spanning the centuries of starlit distance, or so it would seem on a night like this." This suggests that all life is connected in a great web of existence, and that our actions have a ripple effect throughout time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Life teaches life
The natural world is constantly learning and evolving through its own processes and experiences.
We are a glance in a great eye watching Life teaches life
Humans are not the center of the universe; we are merely a fleeting part of a much larger and more complex system.
through every mind the seed is passing
Ideas and knowledge are constantly being shared and passed down from one generation to the next.
One thing: evolve
The ultimate goal of life is to adapt and improve, both individually and as a species.
Four billion years of evolution
The process of evolution has been going on for an incredibly long time, shaping the world we live in today.
A lifespan's the froth on windswept tide
Individual human lives are fleeting and insignificant when compared to the grand scale of the natural world.
Peel off the fears and savage delusions savaged illusions
We must let go of harmful beliefs and behaviors if we want to grow and evolve as individuals and as a society.
And wave after wave of the old gods die
Traditional beliefs and ideologies are constantly being challenged and replaced by new ideas and perspectives.
Deep in the seed that moves between us
There is a deep, underlying connection between all living things that drives us to grow and evolve together.
The shape of the meaning as cells combine
Our individual experiences and perspective come together to form new ideas and insights that shape our collective evolution.
The weave of the dream before we see it
Our goals and aspirations often take shape in our subconscious before we are even aware of them.
Leaves trace elements of your hand in mine
Our experiences and interactions with others leave a lasting impact on our lives and shape our future growth.
A strand in the web of all existence
Our individual lives are just one small piece of the larger natural world and interconnected ecosystem.
Revealed in the joy of a midnight kiss
Our relationships and connections with others bring us joy and meaning in life, and shape our individual and collective evolution.
Spanning the centuries of starlit distance
Our lives and experiences are connected not just through space, but through time as well, shaping the course of our evolution over millennia.
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.