Elegy
Machine Head (www.fearthefear.com) Lyrics
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Winds of armageddon come
Ignorance within your bliss
Soon you will atone for this
In your carcinogenic haze
Baneful of a newer age
Flower of a different scent
Poisons of the earths lament
A requiem
Earth belong not to you
Belong all we to her
Take another deeper breath
Inhale invisible death
Pollution fills the land and sky
Forever you justify
Take a deeper look and see
Nothing's left to future seeds
Icicles melt into blood
Ashes where there once was wood
A requiem
Earth belong not to you
Belong all we to her
Pain of life has pulled you under
Left you there to bleed and wonder
Open heart left torn asunder
Wrong the wrongs that you've been suffered
Kill we scream in roaring thunder
Destroy all, leave all things plundered
Acid rain cries her pain
Full bloom, a world gone insane
Her anger the flower
Plays God with all of our lives
A requiem
Earth belong not to you
Belong all we to her
The lyrics to Machine Head's song Elegy express the idea that the earth will eventually get its revenge for the harm that humans have inflicted upon it. The song criticizes the ignorance of those who have turned a blind eye to the pollution and destruction of the environment. The opening line, "Elegies are to be sung," sets a mournful tone, suggesting that the earth is dying and we must lament its passing. The wind of Armageddon is coming, and we will have to pay for our inaction, represented in the lyrics as "ignorance within your bliss." The song asks listeners to take a closer look at the damage we've done to the earth, and the consequences that will follow if we continue on this path. The lyrics compare the world to a flower that has been poisoned by our actions, an apt metaphor for the destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems. The song calls for us to acknowledge that the earth does not belong to us, but that we belong to her.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Earth belong not to you, belong all we to her," emphasizing the idea that we are part of the earth and not separate from it. The verses describe the various ways in which humans have harmed the earth, from pollution to deforestation. The lines "Take a deeper look and see, nothing's left to future seeds" are particularly haunting, as they suggest that future generations will suffer for our mistakes. The final verse is a call to action, urging listeners to correct the wrongs we've done to the earth before it's too late. The song is a powerful reminder that we are not just harming the planet, but ourselves and future generations as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Elegies are to be sung
Songs of sorrow and mourning should be sung
Winds of armageddon come
A disaster is approaching
Ignorance within your bliss
Blissful ignorance and unawareness
Soon you will atone for this
Paying for one's mistakes in the near future
In your carcinogenic haze
In a fog of toxic substances
Baneful of a newer age
Harmful aspects of a new era
Flower of a different scent
Something new, but not necessarily good
Poisons of the earth's lament
The earth's sorrowful cries caused by pollution and toxins
Take another deeper breath
Take a deep breath, but beware of the toxins in the air
Inhale invisible death
Breathing in deadly substances that are not visible
Pollution fills the land and sky
The environment is heavily polluted
Forever you justify
Continuing to justify actions that harm the environment
Take a deeper look and see
Examining the situation more closely
Nothing's left to future seeds
The future is bleak due to poor choices made in the present
Icicles melt into blood
Environmental damage has dire consequences
Ashes where there once was wood
Deforestation has severe consequences
Pain of life has pulled you under
Life's difficulties have left one struggling
Left you there to bleed and wonder
Left to ponder and suffer
Open heart left torn asunder
Emotionally devastated
Wrong the wrongs that you've been suffered
Correcting past mistakes
Kill we scream in roaring thunder
Urging for radical change and action
Destroy all, leave all things plundered
Complete destruction and disregard for nature
Acid rain cries her pain
Acid rain is a symptom of the environment's distress
Full bloom, a world gone insane
The world is deteriorating and losing its balance
Her anger the flower
Nature's anger and frustration
Plays God with all of our lives
Nature has ultimate control over our existence
A requiem
A song of mourning
Earth belong not to you
The earth does not belong to humans
Belong all we to her
Humans belong to the earth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: PHILIP JOHN DEMMEL, ADAM DUCE, ROBERT CONRAD FLYNN, DAVE MCCLAIN
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