Madre Terra
Globus Lyrics


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Antica dea
Madre che crea
Gaia virtu
Persa nel blu

Caos e armonia
Verde alchimia
Casualita
Senza pieta

Sabbia e marea
Fuoco e follia
Tempo che fu
che non e più

Terra poesia
Lenta odissea
Buia luminosita
Persa nell'immensita

Terra poesia
Lenta odissea
Buia luminosita
Persa nell'immensita

Batte in te
Di fuoco un cuore
Che riscaldera
L'umanita

Madre infinita
Che doni la vita
Che prendi e che dai
Non morirai

Ritornero
Da te tornero
Saro sempre nel vento che va
Respirero
Per l'eternita
Con te per sempre io vivro





Madre terra......

Overall Meaning

The song Madre Terra by the group Globus pays tribute to the ancient goddess of the Earth, Mother Earth or Gaia as she is commonly known. The lyrics acknowledge the creative and nurturing powers of Gaia, symbolizing the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The song begins with the introduction of Gaia as the ancient goddess who creates and nurtures life on earth. The next line explains how she is lost in the vast expanse of the sky or heavens, implying how far removed humanity has become from nature.


The lyrics also highlight the contradictions in nature, mentioning the chaos and harmony, and how all life on earth is a coming together of elements like sand and the ocean, fire and madness, green alchemy, and randomness. Even time, which was once eternal, is now limited. The poet, however, finds solace in the slow journey or "lenta odissea" of the earth, where even darkness and light merge into "buia luminosita." The chorus explains how the Earth is a slow journey of poetry, a dark odyssey, and how it has been lost to immensity, stretching beyond human comprehension.


Madre Terra is a hymn to the Earth, and the last two stanzas describe how the fire of life beats in her heart and how she gives and takes life, but will never die. The poet proclaims to return to Earth and live with her forever, breathing into eternity. The song captures the rhythm of nature and the beauty of the world that needs to be conserved for all eternity.


Line by Line Meaning

Antica dea
Refers to Mother Earth as an ancient goddess, an entity that has been around since the beginning of time.


Madre che crea
Describes Mother Earth as a creator, a force that gives life to everything on the planet.


Gaia virtu
Uses the term 'Gaia', which refers to the ancient Greek goddess of the earth, to highlight Mother Earth's virtuous nature and importance in sustaining all life.


Persa nel blu
Implies that despite being the foundation of all life on the planet, Mother Earth is often overlooked and forgotten in the vastness of the blue skies above.


Caos e armonia
Mother Earth is described as having both chaotic and harmonious qualities.


Verde alchimia
Suggests that Mother Earth has a transformative power - the ability to turn greenery into sustenance and survival for all life forms.


Casualita
Mother Earth is said to have a sense of randomness to her nature.


Senza pieta
Despite being seen as a source of life and beauty, Mother Earth can also be unforgiving and merciless - exemplified by natural disasters and destruction.


Sabbia e marea
Describes the different elements and environments that are shaped by Mother Earth - sand and sea.


Fuoco e follia
This line refers to the power of volcanic eruptions, demonstrating that Mother Earth is both the source of life, but also has the power to cause destruction.


Tempo che fu che non e più
Reminds the listener of the changes that have taken place on earth over time that cannot be undone.


Terra poesia
Mother Earth is described as a poetic entity, a beautiful and artistic creation.


Lenta odissea
Describes the journey of life on earth as a slow and challenging process - one that can often feel like an epic odyssey.


Buia luminosita
This line refers to the fact that even in the darkest of times, Mother Earth can still offer light and beauty - such as the stars in the night sky.


Persa nell'immensita
Reiterates the idea that Mother Earth can be overlooked in the vastness of the universe.


Batte in te, di fuoco un cuore, che riscaldera l'umanita
Refers to the fact that Mother Earth has a heart, one that beats with the power of fire- meaning she has the power to warm and inspire humans.


Madre infinita
Describes Mother Earth as an endless, boundless entity - one that is infinite, eternal and constant.


Che doni la vita
Reminds the listener that Mother Earth is the source of all life on the planet.


Che prendi e che dai
Implies that Mother Earth both takes and gives in equal measure - like a living and breathing entity that is constantly in motion.


Non morirai
Suggests that Mother Earth is immortal and will never truly die.


Ritornero, da te tornero
A lyrical expression of the idea that we all come from, and eventually return to, the Earth.


Saro sempre nel vento che va
Suggests that we are always connected to Mother Earth, even when we are not physically present on the planet - like the wind that carries elements of the environment with it.


Respirero, per l'eternita
Implies that we will continue to exist in some form on this earth, even after our physical life ends.


Con te per sempre io vivro
The final line of the song reiterates the idea that we are forever connected to Mother Earth, and our lives will always be intertwined with hers.


Madre terra......
A final refrain that highlights the song's focus on the beauty and majesty of Mother Earth.




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Comments from YouTube:

@globusmusic

Scott Ciscon - an American living in London, can you imagine what the studio was like when he recorded this? 11am on a cold Friday!

@Fabio-dn3fx

As Italian, I can say he sings perfectly the language! He didn't misspell a word, he's great. Bravissimo.

@MaruderSlayer

some people (actors and singers) have this gift that allows them to learn spelling of almost everything perfectly without even speaking language. I don't know what's the case here, but I find that amazing

@themerrykitchen

I wish it had English subtitles though

@youtubecj715

The power generated with relatively little effort is absolutely stunning. The second half if unworldly. What an experience it must be to witness that live.

@cerberus112261

I just love how Scott stands there without moving and, just in certain moments when the song reaches its climax, he expresses his emotion through his face. That's it. When I sing, I move my arms around and about like a madman .-.

@globusmusic

Now thats what I call a REAL compliment!!!

@crazymelomanka

Heart aches. From its meaning. His voice. The beauty of this piece. Haven't heard it for ages...

@globusmusic

Thanks for the kind words. This album has been 2 years in the making and your comments make it worth doing.

@Moniki89

His voice is the voice of an angel... awesome song from Globus, and incredible singer! love it.

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