Born
Marem Ladson Lyrics
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Where the wind, wind blows
Where the flower grows
I was born by the valley
Where the bird sings
Where the bee stings
With no need for a house
With no need for a blouse
I was born pure and bright
With no evil in mind
With no good to remind
Born by the River
Marem Ladson's song "Born in 2-3" celebrates the purity and innocence that we're all born with. The song creates beautiful imagery with each stanza, describing the various environments and elements of nature that the singer was born into. The opening line, "I was born by the river" symbolizes the constant flow of life and how it continues to move no matter what. It's also an indicator of the source of life as water is an essential element of nature. The next line, "Where the wind, wind blows" signifies the power and force of nature that cannot be stopped, and the following line "Where the flower grows" emphasizes the beautiful growth and blooming of nature.
Next, the song describes being born in a valley where the bird sings, and the bee stings. This signifies the balance of nature, where there are both beautiful and painful elements present. The song then goes on to describe being born in the woods, where there is no need for materialistic items such as a house or a blouse. This is a reminder that life can exist without the need for us to acquire material possessions.
The final stanza reflects on the purity of a newborn baby, with no evil in mind and no good to remind. This line speaks to our innate goodness and innocence, reminding us that we are all born pure and kind, but that experiences and the world we live in can sometimes corrupt us. Marem Ladson's "Born in 2-3" is a beautiful and reflective song that reminds us to embrace our pure and innocent beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born by the river
My birthplace was next to a flowing river
Where the wind, wind blows
The place was windy and breezy
Where the flower grows
There were flowers that bloomed there
I was born by the valley
I was born in a valley
Where the bird sings
There were birds that sang in that area
Where the bee stings
The place was home to bees that could sting
I was born in the woods
My birthplace was in the woods
With no need for a house
There was no need for a home as nature provided shelter
With no need for a blouse
Clothing was unnecessary as I was in the natural state of being
I was born pure and bright
I was born in a state of innocence and brightness
With no evil in mind
There were no negative thoughts or intentions in my consciousness
With no good to remind
There was nothing to contrast with and remind me of what is deemed as good or positive
Writer(s): JUAN DIEGO GOSALVEZ FERNANDEZ, BRIAN CESAR HUNT FERNANDEZ, MAREM ISABEL LADSON BUGALLO
Contributed by Jonathan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.