The Message
M.I.A. MAYA Lyrics
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We extend our hand in peace and gratitude
We looking forward to hearing of your exploration the deep vastness of space
And we look forward to the possibility of learning from your experiences
Out among the planets and stars that we have not yet seen
We hope there may even be something that we can teach you
From our time here on this planet we call Earth
Our knowledge of the life here
We hope that you see the possibility of a relationship with us
In the same positive way that we see the possibility of a relationship with you
With peace and love, we welcome you to our little part of the universe
And look forward to the opportunity to shake hands
Thank you
We have discovered your golden record
We have decoded the messages contained within
We are coming, prepare for our arrival
In "The Message," M.I.A. imagines a message from Earth's inhabitants to extraterrestrial visitors. The song begins with greetings of peace and gratitude, expressing a hopeful eagerness to learn from the visitors' explorations of the universe. The lyrics showcase humanity's curiosity and how we are willing to establish a friendly relationship with the extraterrestrial world.
As the song progresses, the message shifts towards the discovery of the "golden record," a reference to the Voyager 1 and 2 mission carried out by NASA during the 1970s. The record contained sounds and images of Earth's various cultures, along with greetings in over 55 languages. In this context, the song expresses the fictional decoding of the messages contained in the record, suggesting that perhaps another alien civilization has already found and understood humanity's attempts to reach out.
At the end of the song, the message becomes a warning or a reminder to prepare for their arrival, leaving the listener with a strong sense of contemplation and curiosity about the unknown.
Overall, M.I.A's "The Message" seems to evoke a sense of hope and wonder about the possibility of life beyond our planet, along with a cautionary note to prepare ourselves for the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Greetings, from the people of earth
We warmly welcome and greet you as fellow beings from the planet Earth
We extend our hand in peace and gratitude
We offer our friendship and welcome you with open arms
We looking forward to hearing of your exploration the deep vastness of space
We are eager to hear about your ventures into the vast and uncharted regions of outer space
And we look forward to the possibility of learning from your experiences
We are excited at the prospect of learning from the knowledge and experiences you have gained through your space exploration
Out among the planets and stars that we have not yet seen
We are aware that there are many celestial bodies in the universe that we have not yet discovered or explored
We hope there may even be something that we can teach you
We aspire to offer something of value to you as well, and potentially impart our knowledge and wisdom to you
From our time here on this planet we call Earth
We offer insights and information based on our experiences as inhabitants of the planet Earth
Our knowledge of the life here
We possess a great deal of knowledge about living beings and their behaviors on this planet
And from our studies of this galaxy’s diversity
Our investigations into the variance of the galaxy have taught us many things about its diversity
We hope that you see the possibility of a relationship with us
We look forward to establishing a relationship or connection with you
In the same positive way that we see the possibility of a relationship with you
We aim to have a mutually beneficial and positive interaction with you
With peace and love, we welcome you to our little part of the universe
We greet you with an earnest desire for peaceful and positive exchange, welcoming you to our corner of the vast universe
And look forward to the opportunity to shake hands
We eagerly anticipate the chance to meet you and hopefully share a handshake in person
Thank you
We express our gratitude for this exciting opportunity to connect with you
We have discovered your golden record
We have identified and retrieved the golden record that you sent out into space
We have decoded the messages contained within
We have interpreted and deconstructed the data and content embedded within the golden record
We are coming, prepare for our arrival
We are planning to visit or communicate with you soon, and urge you to prepare accordingly
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Written by: Brandon Ruck
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