Native of Mill Valley, California, United States, Linda Perhacs spent many years away from the music industry (mostly spent as dental technician). Her songs have been featured in soundtracks to many films, most recently and notably in "Daft Punk's Electroma". Perhacs also sang backing vocals on "Freely" from Devendra Banhart's "Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon" and features in Prefuse 73's track "Rain Edit Interlude" from the album "Surrounded by Silence".
In December 2013, Asthmatic Kitty Records announced the March 2014 release of Perhacs' second record The Soul of All Natural Things. The album was recorded in 2012 and 2013 with co-producers Fernando Perdomo and Chris Price. Other collaborators on the album include Julia Holter and Ramona Gonzalez of Nite Jewel. The Soul of All Natural Things was released on March 4, 2014.
Official site: http://www.lindaperhacs.com
The Soul of All Natural Things
Linda Perhacs Lyrics
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See the rays that break among rocks and stones
You're the winds that plague on the
And the bills and brims of fume
Hear the rush of the winds across the crowded sky
Hear the cries that touch even you and I
And you know
It's the soul, it's the soul, it's the soul
Of all natural things, all natural things
And when he snuck to our winten waves
Peace be still
And when he snuck to our winten waves
Peace be still
It's a s if all the thunder in all of the universe
Heard his cry
Peace be still
Peace be still
How can we walk in the land where peace begun?
How can we walk in the land where peace begun?
Until, until, until we understand
It's the soul of all natural things
The lyrics of Linda Perhacs's song The Soul Of All Natural Things convey a message of oneness with nature and the realization that everything in the natural world has a soul. The song begins by asking the listener to see the beauty of nature that surrounds them, such as the rays that break among rocks and stones or the rush of winds across the sky. Perhacs then suggests that we are all a part of this natural world, as if we are the winds that blow or the bills and brims of fume. She goes on to say that even the cries that touch each of us are a part of the natural order of things. The chorus proclaims the central message of the song, that "it's the soul, it's the soul, it's the soul of all natural things."
The second half of the song takes a more spiritual turn, as Perhacs invokes a sense of peace and stillness. She repeats the refrain of "peace be still" as if it were a mantra, and goes on to describe how this peace is found in nature. She asks how we can walk in the land where peace began, suggesting that the natural world is not just a physical place but a spiritual one as well. The song concludes with the reminder that we must understand that the soul of all natural things surrounds us and is a part of us as well.
Overall, The Soul Of All Natural Things is a deeply philosophical song that encourages listeners to feel a connection to the natural world and to recognize the divine within all things. It is a tribute to the beauty and power of nature and a reminder that we are all a part of this larger world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's called the soul of all natural things
The essence that drives everything in nature is referred to as the soul.
See the rays that break among rocks and stones
Observe the light that shines through every opening in nature.
You're the winds that plague on the
You can experience harsh winds that often cause trouble in nature.
And the bills and brims of fume
Also, you can hear the sounds and smell the fumes that come from factories.
Hear the rush of the winds across the crowded sky
Listen to the sound of the winds rushing through the crowded sky.
Hear the cries that touch even you and I
Listen to the cries that affect us all.
And you know
Once you experience these things, you gain an understanding of the soul.
It's the soul, it's the soul, it's the soul
The essence that drives everything in nature is the soul, and it is repeated to emphasize its importance.
Of all natural things, all natural things
The soul is present in everything found in nature.
And when he snuck to our winten waves
During the winter season, the soul appears silently in the waves of water.
Peace be still
May everything be peaceful and calm.
And when he snuck to our winten waves
Once again, the soul appears silently in the water waves during winter.
Peace be still
May everything continue to be peaceful and calm.
It's as if all the thunder in all of the universe
It feels as though all the thunder in the universe could hear the soul's cry.
Heard his cry
The soul's cry was heard by everything.
Peace be still
May everything continue to be peaceful and calm.
Peace be still
Once again, the soul requests for peace to reign.
How can we walk in the land where peace begun?
How can we navigate through the land where peace first manifested itself?
How can we walk in the land where peace begun?
This question is repeated for emphasis.
Until, until, until we understand
We must continue to seek understanding until we fully comprehend the soul's essence.
It's the soul of all natural things
Once again, the emphasis is placed on the fact that the soul exists in everything in nature.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Linda Perhacs
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Apocalypse Angel
I love this woman so much
CpnHowdy
I have shivers all over my body. This is amazing
Rod Azlan
Probably the best song I've heard this year. #Naturalvibes. Reminds me of the fantasy I had of my mother. Peace be still
Fernando Anselmo
Maravilha!
HeXeN
Oh Linda...! Thanks for making another album! Even though there's an age difference of 44 years between us, I Love You!
dawn bruck
I am so glad you were able to share your beautiful music, Linda....after 40 years! Better late than never.
Mogilevball
Fun fact: The gap between her last song and this one is 43 years 11 months, which makes it the longest hiatus in history
HeXeN
and then she sounds like there was no gap at all !
John Lydon
C'est vraiment une très belle chanson. intimiste, lumineuse
Artiom Romashov
Absolutely Magic***