Eve
Mi Casa Lyrics
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Snakes everywhere
World filled with envy
Smoke fills the air
Ships set for sail
Looking for land
Slaves sold to owners
Whips chains to bear
La da di da la da di da
La da di da
La da di da la da di da
La da di da
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La da di da
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La da di da
Earth filled with litter
Girls disappear
Sold to the highest bidders
For pleasure and cheers
Forests are burning
Water is sold
Nations are hurting
Wars bought with gold
Ooh la da di da la da di da
La da di da
Ooh la da di da la da di da
La da di da
La da di da la da di da
La da di da
La da di da la da di da
La da di da
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La da di da la da di da
La da di da
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La da di da
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The song "Eve" by Mi Casa speaks to the state of the world today, specifically the corruption and destruction caused by human beings. The opening lines, "Eve ate the apple, Snakes everywhere," are a reference to the biblical story where Eve eats from the tree of knowledge, leading to the fall of man. The "snakes" could also symbolize the temptations and evils present in the world. The lyrics then go on to paint a picture of the world filled with envy and smoke, with ships searching for land and slaves being sold and mistreated.
The second verse continues with the theme of destruction, drawing attention to the litter and pollution on the earth, the exploitation and disappearance of girls, and the destruction of forests and water resources. The line "Wars bought with gold" suggests that greed and financial gain perpetuate wars, causing further destruction.
The use of "la da di da" throughout the song serves as a sort of refrain and suggests a sense of resignation or acceptance of the state of the world. The instrumentation is minimal, with a focus on guitar and percussion, which adds to the melancholic tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Eve ate the apple
Humans gave into temptation and broke the rules
Snakes everywhere
Deception and danger lurks all around
World filled with envy
Jealousy and greed lead to a corrupted society
Smoke fills the air
The aftermath of destruction and chaos is apparent
Ships set for sail
Exploration and adventure seeks out new opportunities
Looking for land
The desire for progress and expansion drives people forward
Slaves sold to owners
People stolen and treated as property for personal gain
Whips chains to bear
Pain and oppression inflicted onto others for control
Earth filled with litter
Carelessness and disregard for the environment
Girls disappear
Human trafficking and exploitation plagues society
Sold to the highest bidders
Exploitation and profit at the expense of human lives
For pleasure and cheers
Objectification and entertainment justify inhumane actions
Forests are burning
Environmental destruction and loss of biodiversity
Water is sold
Basic needs are being commodified for profit
Nations are hurting
Political struggles and conflicts cause suffering and pain
Wars bought with gold
The selfish desire for power and wealth fuel violence and destruction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOAO CARLOS LISA BOTELHO DA FONSECA, LANGANI HLUNGWANI, MOSHE PHILLIP KGASOANE, RUWAYNE JULIAN SEBIA, SIPHO PHILEMON MPHAHLAZA, WAVEN GARTH SEBIA
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