The current lineup consists of Brian Byrne (vocals), Bruce Gordon (bass), Christian Tanna (drums), and Jagori Tanna (guitar). The members are currently at work on other projects while on a self-described "hiatus". Brian released a solo album, Tuesdays, Thursdays and if it rains in 2006 and is enjoying the commercial success of its release. Jag and Christian started their own record label, Upper Left Side Productions. Bruce Gordon performed as a musician with the Toronto production of the Blue Man Group.
So Gently We Go
I Mother Earth Lyrics
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You breathe my breath 'till I turn red
Close your eyes try to follow me
If you close your eyes you can become me
You can park your shoes on my front step
Then gently walk barefoot through my sunken chest
I'll shade my eyes from the burning sun
But feel confident 'cause we're as bold as love
Wake me up when the day is late
So I can watch the sunset and go back to bed
And dream so real the fantastic state
Psychodramatic means to uncertain ends
I'll scare you blind with my confidence
As cool as Jesus and his twelve best friends
The reason we can do these things is that the Earth has told of an outrageous spring....
Remembered
We'll meet for breakfast in the sunroom
The feeling in my soul as sweet as good perfume
Leave your sex at the door come in
There's ecstasy for all, no need to leave your name
Pirouettes we will make in game
On the ceiling movies of our lives will play
The reason we can do these things
Is that our minds are clouded
And we can't see straight
Maybe I've played my part
But it's a players art
Me and my friends we were all just living... playing
I've heard the sound that silence makes
And I realize the world can break
From the inside out and outside in
On a breath of wind
I Mother Earth's song "So Gently We Go" is a vibrant and surreal depiction of the mind's capacity to expand beyond what is known and familiar. The lyrics encapsulate a journey of unleashing oneself from the burden of societal expectations and allowing oneself to be immersed in the unlimited possibilities of creation. The song is composed of five stanzas, each with its unique perspective on the theme.
The first stanza describes a willingness to be filled with "nonsense," to step out of one's limitations and allow oneself to be transported to new worlds. The imagery of breathing and turning red suggests a sense of overwhelming energy and excitement, similar to the feeling of adrenaline coursing through one's body.
In the second stanza, the sense of adventure continues with the imagery of meeting for breakfast in the sunroom and playing pirouettes on the ceiling. The lines "the feeling in my soul as sweet as good perfume" and "there's ecstasy for all, no need to leave your name" hint at a sense of freedom and abandonment that is both liberating and healing.
The third stanza speaks to the underlying vulnerability that comes with this kind of exploration. The line "maybe I've played my part, but it's a player's art" suggests a sense of self-awareness that comes from being fully present in the moment. The final line "on a breath of wind" is a beautiful and poignant metaphor for the fragility of our existence and how easily it can be uprooted.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill my head with your nonsense
Allow me to listen to your meaningless talk and rambling thoughts
You breathe my breath 'till I turn red
You are so close to me that I am barely able to breathe
Close your eyes try to follow me
If you close your eyes, you can see things the way I do
If you close your eyes you can become me
Immerse yourself in my thoughts and experiences and become a part of me
You can park your shoes on my front step
Feel free to make yourself at home and leave your shoes outside my door
Then gently walk barefoot through my sunken chest
Explore the depths of my soul and embrace the emotions and experiences that lie within
I'll shade my eyes from the burning sun
I will protect myself from the harsh realities of life
But feel confident 'cause we're as bold as love
Despite the challenges, we are strong and fearless in the face of adversity
Wake me up when the day is late
Let me sleep in so I can witness the beauty of the sunset
So I can watch the sunset and go back to bed
I want to take in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature before returning to my dreams
And dream so real the fantastic state
Experience vivid and surreal dreams that blur the line between fantasy and reality
Psychodramatic means to uncertain ends
The creative and emotional expression of our inner selves can have unpredictable outcomes
I'll scare you blind with my confidence
I exude so much self-assurance that it might intimidate you
As cool as Jesus and his twelve best friends
I am as calm and collected as Jesus and the apostles in a time of great stress and upheaval
The reason we can do these things is that the Earth has told of an outrageous spring....Remembered
The Earth has a tale to tell of a season of growth and renewal, and we remember it fondly
We'll meet for breakfast in the sunroom
Let's enjoy a morning meal in a sunny, warm and inviting room
The feeling in my soul as sweet as good perfume
The emotions I am experiencing are as pleasant and aromatic as a sweet perfume
Leave your sex at the door come in
Set aside your sexual identity and enter as your true self
There's ecstasy for all, no need to leave your name
There is happiness and joy enough to go around, no need for formal introductions
Pirouettes we will make in game
We will dance gracefully and playfully in circles
On the ceiling movies of our lives will play
We will imagine the events of our lives unfolding above us on the ceiling like a movie
The reason we can do these things
Our uninhibited imaginations allow us to explore and enjoy life to the fullest
Is that our minds are clouded
Our thinking is muddled, giving us the freedom to dream and create without limitations
And we can't see straight
Our vision is impaired, but that allows us to see the world in new and imaginative ways
Maybe I've played my part
Perhaps I have fulfilled my role in this story or journey
But it's a players art
Living life is a performance, and we each play our part
Me and my friends we were all just living... playing
My friends and I were simply enjoying life and having fun
I've heard the sound that silence makes
I have experienced a moment so quiet that you can hear the sound of silence itself
And I realize the world can break
I am aware that the world is fragile and can be destroyed by human action or inaction
From the inside out and outside in
Both internal and external factors can contribute to the world's destruction
On a breath of wind
It can happen suddenly and quickly, carried away by a gust of wind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW P KOSHOWSKI, CHRISTOPHER KOSHOWSKI, EDWIN C GHAZAL, FRANZ J MASINI
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@marangelo1
Even if you’re not into IME, just listening to the composition of every track on this entire album- layers upon layers of individual melodies with each instrument…and the complex building of crescendos…chaotic and it all fits together perfectly, and you can’t deny this is a masterpiece. Way before it’s time. Quite possibly the greatest album ever recorded in my opinion. Grossly underrated and under appreciated. Still listening loud in 2021.
@sarahmyob6862
Yes definitely before it's time and so underrated!! All the following generations can appreciate what I Mother Earth has to offer musically! 🎶🥁🎶🎸🎙🎧📻
@chrismartinez8390
When this album was released, me and a couple of friends drove from Fort Collins CO to the fox theatre in Boulder CO and paid 10.67 for a ticket. 106.7 was a rock station in Denver. Was an incredible concert. We all ate some X. Floated away. Good times for this 56 yo man. Many moons ago.
@ebonaves7158
This is the only album of theirs that I've paid any attention to. IMO it's their only good album!
@Lakeguy1234
One of my all time favorite songs. So underrated...
@DUSKOsound
5 years later and probably one of the most underrated albums I've ever enjoyed
@octo.lina69
Its frustrating how underrated they are😞 same with Tea Party
@Baldursgate2shadow
Jésus songs not exposed til shea back
@shondiemackenzie-davidsuzu1933
Big Red Love overall composition of this tune. I am a guitarist and love blasting this while playing along
@drsteele4749
It's not underrated; it is highly rated, deservedly so. Terrific song!