Gaia
King Gizzard Lyrics
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I am the none
I am nobody
I am no one
I am God, I am you
I am me
I am Gaia, Gaia
Gaia lives while others die
I, I am the two
I am you too
I am the stream
I am wind, I am rain
I am photon, I am wave
I am Gaia, Gaia
Gaia sees, Gaia breathes
Gaia's needs, incomplete
Gaia bequeaths
Dirt is deceased
Gaia dies
No one sees
I am Gaia, Gaia
Gaia
The lyrics to King Gizzard's song "Gaia" speak to the interconnectedness of all things on Earth, highlighting the idea that we are all one and the same. The opening lines "I, I am the one / I am the none / I am nobody / I am no one" suggest that the singer is everything and nothing at the same time. They are both God and human, individual and universal, all-encompassing yet nothing in particular. This could be interpreted as a nod to the concept of oneness, which suggests that everything is connected and originates from the same source.
The song then goes on to talk about a "giant body parasite" that is killing other organisms while Gaia (the Earth) continues to live. This could be seen as a commentary on humanity's impact on the planet, and how our actions are ultimately detrimental to the environment and other living beings. The line "Gaia sees, Gaia breathes" speaks to the idea that the Earth is a living organism, and that it is our responsibility to take care of it.
Overall, the song is a call to action to recognize and respect the interconnectedness of all things on the planet, and to take care of the Earth before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I am the one
I am an individual with immense power and influence
I am the none
I am not confined to any particular category, label or identity
I am nobody
I am not defined by societal norms, expectations or limitations
I am no one
I am not defined by any specific attributes or qualities
I am God, I am you
I am both a divine being and a mortal being – possessing both omnipotence and mortality
I am me
I am an individual with my own unique identity, distinct from others
I am Gaia, Gaia
I am an embodiment of Mother Earth and everything she represents
Giant body parasite
Human beings, with their large population and consumption, are like a parasite on the Earth's surface
Gaia lives while others die
Mother Earth will continue to exist and thrive, while other species and aspects of nature will perish due to human impact
I, I am the two
I am both a part of nature and separate from it
I am you too
I am also a reflection of the listener or audience
I am the stream
I am the movement and flow of water
I am wind, I am rain
I am the invisible, yet powerful forces of nature
I am photon, I am wave
I am both particle and wave – embodying both the material and immaterial aspects of nature
Gaia sees, Gaia breathes
Mother Earth is a living, breathing entity that is capable of sensing and responding to environmental changes
Gaia's needs, incomplete
The needs of the Earth are not fully understood or met by human society
Gaia bequeaths
Mother Earth provides and grants us with resources and life-sustaining elements
Dirt is deceased
The natural, organic matter that makes up soil is often destroyed or depleted due to human actions and practices
Gaia dies
If humans continue to damage and misuse the Earth's resources, the planet will eventually become uninhabitable
No one sees
Despite the risks and consequences of environmental degradation, many individuals and governments refuse to take significant action
I am Gaia, Gaia
I am a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting our planet for the benefit of all life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joseph Walker, Michael Cavanagh, Stu Mackenzie
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