1) Mother Eart… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Mother Earth was a 90s British acid-jazz outfit based in London.
2) Mother Earth was an eclectic American blues rock band formed in 1967 in California and fronted by Tracy Nelson.
3) Mother Earth was a 90s American thrash metal band.
4) Mother Earth is an instrumental power trio based on the Isle of Mann.
1) Mother Earth was a 90s British acid-jazz outfit based in London, formed by long time Acid Jazz associate Bunny and basically comprising Matt Deighton on guitar and vocals, Bryn Barklam on Hammond organ, Chris White on drums and Neil Corcoran on bass. Shauna Green was the lead singer on the first album. Prior to their debut live performance where they played alongside another debutant band Jamiroquai, they started out as a studio project in 1991 with Paul Weller (on "Almost Grown"), James Taylor of the James Taylor Quartet and Simon Bartholomew from the Brand New Heavies as contributors.
In total they released three studio albums and one live album. After they disbanded in 1996, two retrospective albums were released in 2001 and 2004.
Deighton subsequently played guitar for Paul Weller's band, and temporarily replaced Noel Gallagher in Oasis when he quit on tour in 2000.
Since 1996, Matt Deighton has released several critically acclaimed solo-albums.
Bryn Barklam went on to record with The Chords and play organ for the Buzzcocks at the Sex Pistols reunion gig at Finsbury Park. His current band is an instrumental trio consisting of organ, drums and guitar named Captain Hammond.
2) Mother Earth was an eclectic American blues rock band formed in 1967 in California, fronted by Tracy Nelson.
Nelson, who hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, began her career as a solo artist, but formed the Mother Earth ensemble after moving to San Francisco. The group performed at the Fillmore West in the late 1960s alongside Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Burdon, and was included on the soundtrack to the 1968 film Revolution. The group signed to Mercury Records, recording four albums. Mike Bloomfield played guitar on their 1968 release Living with the Animals and Boz Scaggs was a member of the group on their 1969 release Make A Joyful Noise. After the first album, Mother Earth moved their base of operations from the Bay Area to a farm outside Nashville. Their manager and producer was Travis Rivers.
After two LPs with Reprise Records & one with Columbia Records the ensemble continued to tour as Nelson's backup band but did not record anymore. They finally called it quits in early 1977. Tracy Nelson meanwhile began recording as a solo artist in 1974, issuing LP's on Atlantic, MCA, Adelphi and Flying Fish.
3) Mother Earth was a 90s American thrash metal band.
4) Mother Earth is an instrumental power trio based on the Isle of Mann as of the early 21st century. The group's use of geometrics, biomass and physical algebra led to an almost unanimous disregard for their output, until a wayward Niagara Falls installation artiste documented two of their tracks as part of his piece 'Never Records' at Liverpool's 2010 Biennial.
Sitting somewhere between a mid-career Dio (sans vocals) and a middle-eight-fixated Foreigner circa smash long-player 'Four' (sans solos), the non-identical triplets that make up the Channel Isle's best hope of being placed on a musical map have posted their digital-analogue-digital transcodes at http://motherearth.bandcamp.com, aiding them in fending off any lambasts at their derivative manipulation of 'classic rock' motifs.
Mother Earth continued their rash of northwestern United Kingdom appearances well into the bleak late-winter of 2010. For example, the band were announced as opening support act for roving Californians Abe Vigoda on their Liverpudlian, leg set to take place on the 15th of November 2010.
They followed up this onslaught with several appearances in people's lounges & front rooms into the milder months of 2011.
Mister Freedom
Mother Earth Lyrics
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It's choked up with blood and misery
I never wanted to belong
To somebody telling me I'm wrong
The world must change for the mad generation
To bring to the people a little education
[chorus]
Mr Freedom
Mr Freedom
Mr Freedom
What's the point in crying when it's free?
There's far more teardrops in the sea
Have to find a way to carry on
Put the fanfare back where it belongs
A world full of peace and good reservations
We need our heroes to bring us salvation
Bring us salvation
Bring us salvation
[chorus x2]
I never wanted to belong
To somebody telling me I'm wrong
Take this world away from me
It's choked up with blood and misery
[chorus x3]
The lyrics of Mother Earth's song "Mister Freedom" reflect the artist's frustration with the prevailing social and political climate at the time. The first stanza expresses a desire to break free from a world that is full of bloodshed and suffering. The singer speaks of an overwhelming desire to escape from the shackles of conformity and the feeling of being constantly judged for their choices by a society that is too rigid.
The second stanza evinces a sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer questions the efficacy of shedding tears for the countless victims of the world's conflicts when there is no real remedy in sight. The lyrics suggest that despite the bleakest of conditions, it is important to look for hope and continue to strive for a better future. They talk about the importance of having other role models to look up to, who can inspire and mobilize ordinary people towards a common goal of creating a more just and peaceful world.
In conclusion, the song's message is clear - a world that is infected with hate, greed, and injustice can only be transformed by those who dare to challenge the status quo and envision a better future. The singer is urging us to be Jonny on the spot and stand up for what we believe in, even in the face of overwhelming opposition and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this world away from me
Mother Earth is distressed by how violent and full of pain the world is. She wishes she could be rid of it.
It's choked up with blood and misery
The world has been filled with endless acts of violence and sorrow that weigh heavy on Mother Earth's soul.
I never wanted to belong
Mother Earth doesn't want to be a part of the world if it means having to conform to someone else's standards.
To somebody telling me I'm wrong
She doesn't want anyone telling her that her beliefs or actions are wrong or misguided.
The world must change for the mad generation
Mother Earth believes that the younger generation has been ravaged by madness and chaos and that the world needs to change to bring some clarity and sanity.
To bring to the people a little education
She believes that if people had more knowledge and understanding, they could help bring about a better world.
Mr Freedom
Mother Earth is calling out to a powerful figure, who could help her with her cause of liberating the world from its misery.
What's the point in crying when it's free?
Mother Earth questions the sense in crying when tears are free and that too few drops can make so much change.
There's far more teardrops in the sea
The oceans are bigger than our sorrows and our tears and the hope is to find a way to harness this emotional flood to work towards the greater good.
Have to find a way to carry on
Mother Earth knows that she must persevere through the pain and continue to fight for what's right.
Put the fanfare back where it belongs
There should be more attention given to the people who are doing good in the world and less attention given to those who are causing problems.
A world full of peace and good reservations
Mother Earth dreams of a world that is peaceful and where all living beings are respected and happy.
We need our heroes to bring us salvation
The world needs strong, wise, and compassionate heroes to help guide us towards a brighter tomorrow.
I never wanted to belong
Mother Earth doesn't agree with the way things are going, especially if it means compromising her beliefs.
To somebody telling me I'm wrong
She doesn't want anyone dictating what is right or wrong to her, especially individuals who don't share her values.
Take this world away from me
Mother Earth continues to be exhausted by the violence and sorrow in the world.
It's choked up with blood and misery
The world is filled with too much negativity and sorrow and needs help.
Writer(s): Neil Corcoran, Bryn Barklam, Matthew John Deighton
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Lacour
on Marvel Group
It's "to the city where I am unknown"
"In a city of superheroes
I can..... Nero
Talking on my wireless telephone"
I mean, it's not like we don't all have one in our pocket.
Magnificent song that sets very high bar for lyrics.