Mother Nature
Hagen Lyrics
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Can shelter and feed us
But she doesn't need us
Mother nature can cheat and mistreat us
Destroy and defeat us
'Cause she doesn't need us
Mother nature can shelter and feed us
'Cause she doesn't need us
Mother nature doesn't need us
Mother nature doesn't heed us
Up and down and round and round we spin
Like dust in the wind
Up and down and round and round we spin
Like dust in the wind
The song "Mother Nature" by Hagen is a commentary on the relationship between humans and nature. The lyrics suggest that while nature is essential to human survival, it does not depend on humans for its own existence. Mother nature has the power to both comfort and lead us, as well as cheat and mistreat us. She can provide shelter and nourishment, or she can destroy us. The repetition of the phrase "she doesn't need us" emphasizes this point - nature existed long before humans and will continue to exist even if humans disappear.
The chorus of the song uses a metaphor to express the idea that humans are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. The image of spinning "up and down and round and round" like dust in the wind suggests a lack of control or purpose. This metaphor is also used to express the idea that life is transient and fleeting.
Overall, "Mother Nature" is a provocative song that challenges listeners to consider their relationship with the natural world. By highlighting the power and independence of nature, Hagen suggests that humans need to respect and protect the environment if they want to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother nature can comfort and lead us
Mother nature has the ability to provide us with comfort and guidance.
Can shelter and feed us
Mother nature has the ability to provide us with shelter and food.
But she doesn't need us
Mother nature doesn't require us to exist or function.
Mother nature can cheat and mistreat us
Mother nature has the ability to deceive and harm us.
Destroy and defeat us
Mother nature has the ability to destroy and overcome us.
'Cause she doesn't need us
Because Mother nature doesn't require us to exist or function.
Mother nature can shelter and feed us
Mother nature has the ability to provide us with shelter and food.
Or kill and defeat us
Alternatively, Mother nature has the ability to harm and overcome us.
'Cause she doesn't need us
Because Mother nature doesn't require us to exist or function.
Mother nature doesn't need us
Mother nature doesn't depend on us to exist or function.
Mother nature doesn't heed us
Mother nature doesn't pay attention to or take into account our desires or demands.
Up and down and round and round we spin
We go through life in an endless, cyclical pattern.
Like dust in the wind
Our existence in the grand scheme of things is fleeting and insignificant, like dust blowing in the wind.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Royal George
great job Julius..Mother Nature is a subliming song.