Terra Firma
MyChildren MyBride Lyrics
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That which formed us from this cold dark lifeless earth,
For it is in this journey that we evolve into our true state
We were created in love, and now were born into hate
Incontrovertible rest, our darkened eyes will never open,
And our vision will never be shaded again
By the relentless hands of time.
Unveil and deliver into the hands of our creator,
To justify our requital. to justify our atonement
We were birthed from the ground, and to the ground we shall return.
We are a breed of dirt.
We are the eternal
And although our bodies, stored six feet deep in their decomposing displays,
Will never witness the light of day, I arise through the dirt and up past my grave
This is the end, this is our final ascent, great architect of time,
Thunder rolling, nature preparing, for the mighty atmospheric retreat
Cure me with your wisdom, consume my heart, en-light my mind, behold the great harbinger...
Were born into hate
The lyrics to MyChildren MyBride's song Terra Firma depict a contemplation of death and the journey that leads to the afterlife. The singer believes that only in death can they finally understand and connect with the force that created them from the earth. They also believe that it is in death that they can fully evolve and achieve their true state. The idea of being created in love and being born into hate suggests a cycle of despair and longing for a greater purpose, one that can only be found in death.
The singer acknowledges that death is the ultimate rest, and that their mortal bodies are nothing but a temporary vessel for their spirit. The line "our darkened eyes will never open" alludes to the idea of the afterlife, where physical sight is no longer necessary. They hope to be taken by the hands of their creator and be justified for their actions on earth. The mention of being a "breed of dirt" and returning to the ground highlights the idea of the cyclical nature of life and death, and suggests a connection to the earth that transcends time.
Overall, Terra Firma is a contemplative song that reflects on the nature of death and our connection to the earth. It suggests that only in death can we fully understand our true purpose, and that our physical bodies are merely a temporary vessel for our spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
In death we will ascend, and only in death will we interview
We believe that only in death can we meet our creator and understand the purpose of our existence.
That which formed us from this cold dark lifeless earth,
We acknowledge that we were formed from this dark earth and our creator has given us life.
For it is in this journey that we evolve into our true state
We acknowledge that our journey through life is to understand and evolve into our true selves.
We were created in love, and now were born into hate
We believe that we were created by a loving God but have been born into a world shadowed by hatred and evil.
Incontrovertible rest, our darkened eyes will never open,
We believe that after death we will rest and our eyes will never open again.
And our vision will never be shaded again
After death, we will not have to face the struggles, pain, and suffering of this world.
By the relentless hands of time.
We believe that time is precious and we cannot stop it from moving forward.
Our mortal flesh is nothing but a mantle of corruption,
We acknowledge that our mortal flesh is a product of sin and is bound to decay over time.
Unveil and deliver into the hands of our creator,
We believe that after death, we will be delivered into the hands of our creator.
To justify our requital. to justify our atonement
We acknowledge that our life is a journey towards atonement and redemption for our sins.
We were birthed from the ground, and to the ground we shall return.
We acknowledge that our physical body came from the ground and will return to the ground after death.
We are a breed of dirt.
We acknowledge that we are nothing but creatures of the earth, composed of the same elements.
We are the eternal
We believe that our souls are eternal and will outlast our mortal flesh.
And although our bodies, stored six feet deep in their decomposing displays,
We acknowledge that our physical body will decompose and decay after death.
Will never witness the light of day, I arise through the dirt and up past my grave
We believe that after death, our souls will arise to meet our creator and be judged for our actions in life.
This is the end, this is our final ascent, great architect of time,
We acknowledge that death is the end of our physical life and the beginning of our journey towards our creator.
Thunder rolling, nature preparing, for the mighty atmospheric retreat
We believe that the universe prepares itself for the arrival of our souls as we depart from this world.
Cure me with your wisdom, consume my heart, en-light my mind, behold the great harbinger...
We ask our creator to heal our souls, enlighten our minds and show us the path towards redemption and salvation.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ya boi alex
These guys were completely ahead of their time!
jxochihua11
Lost boy for life
UA Fishing
I freaking love the breakdown at the end! Beast
Laura María
When I was 15 I found it, now I’m 24 and I still love it! ❤️
Cosmic McCoy616
If my band ever gets big, this is what i want it to resemble:D
drummerboy3399
Awesomeawesomeawesomeawesome song. This band is such a big influence. And they rock hard \m/
Jeffrey Worthington
I love people like you, dude. Mad respect.
Joshua S
still my fav metal album after 7 years
xd
This band has the best two steps :D
Justan Barnick
They definitely do!