Acts Of Man
Midlake Lyrics
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Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait
Let all that run through the fields through the quiet,
Go on with their, own with their own hidden ways
When all newness of gold travels far from
Where it had once been,
Born like the earth over years
'Cause the ground to break open
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait
Great are the sounds of all that live
And all that man can hold
If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait
Great are the sounds of all that live
And all that man can hold
Great are the sounds of all that live
That live
The lyrics to Midlake's "Acts Of Man" speak to the powerful forces of nature and mankind. The opening line, "If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter," suggests that the natural world is not always reliable and may experience decline or failure. The singer then asks to be let inside, perhaps seeking refuge from the uncertainty and chaos of the outside world. The second stanza shifts to a consideration of human actions, which can have powerful consequences on the earth. The line "when the acts of man cause the ground to break open" implies that human actions can be destructive and cause harm to the environment. Once again, the singer asks to be let inside, suggesting a desire for safety or shelter. The final lines of the song, "Great are the sounds of all that live / That live," seem to reflect a reverence for life and the natural world, despite its challenges.
Overall, "Acts Of Man" speaks to the tension between nature and humanity, suggesting that while both can be powerful forces, they are not always complementary. The song's reflective tone and repetition of the line "let me inside" convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as if the singer is unsure where they belong in this world of competing forces.
Line by Line Meaning
If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter
When everything that is growing or progressing starts to decline or struggle
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait
Allow me to be involved instead of standing by idly
Let all that run through the fields through the quiet,
Let everything that moves about freely in the fields and countryside with minimal disturbance
Go on with their, own with their own hidden ways
Continue moving freely while hiding their true intentions
When all newness of gold travels far from
As time progresses and things change, the novelty of what is considered valuable fades away or loses its worth
Where it had once been,
In the places where that valuable item was once abundant or highly sought after
Born like the earth over years
Just as the earth was formed slowly over many years, new things also take time before becoming established or valued
And when the acts of man
When human actions or decisions
'Cause the ground to break open
Result in significant, even drastic, consequences
Great are the sounds of all that live
The natural world is rich with vibrant and beautiful sounds
And all that man can hold
Humans are capable of holding on to many things, but they are never as beautiful or complex as what nature creates
If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter
If everything that is growing or progressing starts to decline or struggle
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait
Allow me to be involved instead of standing by idly
Great are the sounds of all that live
The natural world is rich with vibrant and beautiful sounds
That live
The essence of life and vitality in nature
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC NICHELSON, ERIC PULIDO, MCKENZIE SMITH, PAUL ALEXANDER, TIM SMITH
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@WalterBrancobr
The new Amazon's series - Panic - brought me here... As soon as it started playing on the credits I paused and came to look for it, beautiful song
@yasinalkan8152
Dünya üzerinde bu şarkıyı dinleyen insanları üzmeyin artık.
@MrShahid0072
King crimson vibes!
@slowmotion6593
etrafı büyüleyici bir manzaraya dönüştüren kar yağışını, penceresinden seyreden küçük bir çocuk gibi huzur dolu...
@beatrixbelden7092
Most beautiful song I've ever heard
@JP-fs2qx
Yes , it's up there , and I mainly listen to Black Metal . Hard to beat the soothing sound of flute , NightWish got me hooked , on their Angels Fall First album in '97 .
@gokhanyildirim1885
İs that first song you ever heard?🤔🤔🤔
@aysekayapnar9086
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@darinschlemmer8713
I love Midlake. This song is so good.
@charleydaniel9165
Very sad song - a song for these times.