Strongly interested and outspoken about green anarchism issues the band have built up a strong and devoted fanbase, despite being nearly universally ignored by mainstream critics. The band have been spokespeople for a number of issues including campaigning against the Criminal Justice Act (and its measures against rave parties) and various anti-capitalist and environmental issues. They continue to tour extensively around Britain and Europe but maintain a mutual dislike with the music press which stems from their early days.
Elation
Levellers Lyrics
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And he wandered the country mile after mile
Never quite knowing what he wanted to find
For his heart it lay heavy with the weight of his mind
And he looked at the land through the tears in his eyes
For he knew that there were those who would will her to die
And he wept for his mother as he lay at her feet
I'll be your queen, I'll be your mother - I'll be your mystical child
Be your best friend, your lover - Your wife for all time
Will there ever be another, in this life of mine
Will there ever be another, like my mystical child
So he climbed a high hill and he looked out to sea
And he heard a voice calling out softly to him
Open your heart boy for it needs to be free
And the next time you're crying come running to me
So he walked through the valleys the trees and the fields
And he came to a river where she waited for him
And they looked at the water of life flowing by
And he heard a voice saying 'you're not alone in the fight'
The lyrics of Levellers' song "Elation" tell the story of a man who has lost his joy and is searching for meaning in his life. He roams around aimlessly, and his heart is heavy with the weight of his mind. He wanders through the countryside, looking for something that would make him happy. As he observes the land, he feels a sense of sorrow for those who don't value it and want to see it destroyed. He weeps for his mother, and at her feet, he hears a voice that sings him softly to sleep.
This voice, which later he hears again, tells him that he is not alone and that he can find the happiness he seeks. The man climbs a high hill, looks out to sea, and hears the voice calling out to him again. He is advised to open his heart and let it be free. The voice reassures him that in the future, he will not be alone during his struggles. A river waits for him, and there he finds his mystical child, who promises to be his queen, mother, best friend, lover, and wife for all time.
The song is about finding happiness, but more importantly, it is about finding hope. No matter how lost someone may feel, there is always a chance for them to regain hope and joy. It also encourages one to have an open mind and a heart that is free of resentment and bitterness. The mystical child and the voice in the song represent a force of pure, unconditional love that anyone can tap into at any time, and that can support them through the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh there was once a man who had lost his own smile
A man who has lost his happiness or joy.
And he wandered the country mile after mile
The man aimlessly traveled through the country.
Never quite knowing what he wanted to find
The man was lost and uncertain about his purpose.
For his heart it lay heavy with the weight of his mind
The man's mind was burdened and affected his emotions.
And he looked at the land through the tears in his eyes
The man was emotional and cried while looking at the land.
For he knew that there were those who would will her to die
The man knew that there were people who wanted to destroy the land.
And he wept for his mother as he lay at her feet
The man cried for his mother in a state of emotional distress.
And he heard a voice singing him softly to sleep
The man heard a comforting voice singing him to sleep.
I'll be your queen, I'll be your mother - I'll be your mystical child
The voice promised to be many things to the man, including a protector and a guide.
Be your best friend, your lover - Your wife for all time
The voice promised to be every kind of companion to the man throughout his life.
Will there ever be another, in this life of mine
The man wondered if he would find another like the voice in his life.
Will there ever be another, like my mystical child
The man wished to find someone with the same qualities as the voice in his life.
So he climbed a high hill and he looked out to sea
The man ascended a hill to gain a better view of the ocean.
And he heard a voice calling out softly to him
The voice spoke to the man again, this time from a distance.
Open your heart boy for it needs to be free
The voice advised the man to open his heart and be more accepting.
And the next time you're crying come running to me
The voice offered comfort to the man in times of emotional distress.
So he walked through the valleys the trees and the fields
The man continued on his journey through nature.
And he came to a river where she waited for him
The man arrived at a river where the voice was waiting for him.
And they looked at the water of life flowing by
The man and the voice took in the sight of the flowing river.
And he heard a voice saying 'you're not alone in the fight'
The voice assured the man that he wasn't alone in his struggles.
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@Arianddu
1997. I was working in a pub in Twickenham, like a good Aussie girl does. This song came over the jukebox. I was instantly caught by it, and raced through an order desperately hoping I could get it done in time to run to the 'box to catch the band name and the title of the song. Bought "Mouth To Mouth" the next day and fell in love with the Levellers. 23 years later and counting, and this song still moves me to the depths of my soul every time, the album is still one of my favourites, and I'm chuffed that they are still performing.
@JananYousif
Northern England, '92.....12 year old boy first heard "Carry Me" from Weapon called the word album, via friend's older brother........stil love their music, depth of lyrics, and political philosophy! Outstanding!
@coinneachreid8971
1992 glastonbury on a wing and a prayer and entered as the levellers were playing one way IMMENSE LIFE CHANGING
@adrianbryan5941
@@JananYousif Carry Me.....still one of my favourite Levellers songs
@benwilletts6862
1992 as a 9 year old lad I first listened to the levellers. Iām now 38. I love them. āš»
@bartdegraaf2161
When you hear that song is it of you struck by lighting.
So AWESOME
@richthorn1683
A band who has been with me since my teens now in my late 40ās, elation is a beautiful song, and a tear inducer depending on a mood.
@MarkRigby-xj1fl
ā¤ā¤SAME NOW I'M 51 AMENā¤ā¤
@terri-b7492
This is (in my opinion) the best levellers track and yes I know there has been many but this chills my soul,so haunting sad but happy all rapped in 5 56 of pure beauty
@saralee853
Feel the š„¶ chill brothers ā” sisters ā”ā”ā”