Mother
In Blind Embrace feat Rozz Williams Lyrics

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Good-bye dreamer, insane stranger on the shore
There is no one left here, not a soul
Aid the confusion, expecting nothing
Not a soul
O, Mother, could I come back to you?
A terrible vision of order out of control
In accordance with human history
Here in the company of death

We approach - new graves, divided for love's sake
Refined in rapture - ready to fly or to die
Mother could I come back to you?
I'm lifted up into the presence of divine forces
Mother
Open-mouthed in magnificence and beauty
Mother
Or shall we sufer the same fate as all the others
Stuck on a plane which does not suit them
Lost in thought, forgetful of primitive desire
Good-bye dreamer, not a soul
Mother, could I come back to you?
Mother, could I come back through you?
Mother, could I come back to you?

The animals - I know how you make out
Welling with authority, vilely enthusiastic, enduring bitterness

Overall Meaning

The song "Mother" by In Blind Embrace feat Rozz Williams is a haunting and introspective piece that explores themes of loss, fear, and existentialism. The opening lines of "Good-bye dreamer, insane stranger on the shore" immediately convey a sense of isolation and disconnection. The singer feels alone and abandoned, as if there is no one left in the world but themselves. This idea is further reinforced with the repetition of "Not a soul" throughout the song. It speaks to a feeling of emptiness and despair that can be associated with depression or grief.

The chorus, with the lyrics "Mother, could I come back to you?" further underscores the singer's sense of longing for something lost. It's unclear whether the "Mother" being referred to is a literal mother figure or some larger symbolic concept, but it's clear that the singer is seeking comfort and security. The use of violent, apocalyptic imagery ("A terrible vision of order out of control", "new graves, divided for love's sake") suggests that the singer's world has been irreparably altered and they are struggling to cope.

The final lines of the song, "The animals - I know how you make out / Welling with authority, vilely enthusiastic, enduring bitterness" are particularly enigmatic. It's unclear what the singer means by "the animals", but the following lines suggest a sense of bitterness and disillusionment. Overall, "Mother" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that grapples with difficult feelings of loss and displacement.

Line by Line Meaning

Good-bye dreamer, insane stranger on the shore
Farewell, dreamer who is a stranger to sanity and rationality, standing on the shoreline.

There is no one left here, not a soul
No one remains in this desolate place.

Aid the confusion, expecting nothing
Help to create disorder, without anticipating any outcome.

Not a soul
Still, no one is around.

O, Mother, could I come back to you?
Oh, mother, is there any possibility for me to return to your embrace?

A terrible vision of order out of control
A dreadful, distorted sense of organization and structure.

In accordance with human history
Aligned with the past experiences of humanity.

Here in the company of death
Now, in the presence of death itself.

We approach - new graves, divided for love's sake
We draw near to newly-dug graves that are separated for the sake of love.

Refined in rapture - ready to fly or to die
Improved through intense pleasure, prepared both to soar or to perish.

Mother could I come back to you?
Is it possible for me to return to your maternal love once again?

I'm lifted up into the presence of divine forces
Elevated to the point of encountering otherworldly powers and energies.

Mother
Addressing the mother figure again.

Open-mouthed in magnificence and beauty
Jaw dropped in awe and wonder at the splendor and attractiveness of life.

Mother
Calling out to the motherly embodiment again.

Or shall we suffer the same fate as all the others
Should we endure the same destiny as those before us?

Stuck on a plane which does not suit them
Trapped in an existence that doesn't fit them.

Lost in thought, forgetful of primitive desire
Consumed with mental contemplation and oblivious of basic wants and needs.

Good-bye dreamer, not a soul
Farewell, once more, to the impractical thinker, and still no one is present.

Mother, could I come back to you?
Once again, reaching out to the maternal source for hope.

Mother, could I come back through you?
Asking if returning to life is feasible through the motherly figure.

Mother, could I come back to you?
A final plea to the mother to return to her warmth, protection, and love.

The animals - I know how you make out
The animals - I understand how you thrive and survive.

Welling with authority, vilely enthusiastic, enduring bitterness
Submitting to power and being resentfully enthusiastic, but still suffering anger and resentment.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS ABBOTT, OWEN MORRIS, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS

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