While they are most often classified as a jam band, their music spans many genres and it all has an original edge. Papadosio is a one of a kind, earthy, livetronica act. They are very much in favor the evolution of humanity, in terms of love for one another and this earth, and this all shines through in their music. They have some funky basslines and awesome audio engineering by thogmartin and brouse. In combination, their sound definitely gets people moving and stirs some souls.
Madre de Dios
Papadosio Lyrics
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Willing your leave but you're fated to stay
Hopeless I can't take my eyes off you
But eyelids are useless when I still see you
Thought it was a trend
It leads to an end for us
But now I feel
Fear is a feeling born from my mind
Born from a body that isn't mine
The truth of all constant I can't lock it down
If we keep searching what's lost will be found
I never knew
That is the rule she makes
To help her die
Rebirth you in one night
You'll never know
Until she shows you how
You'll never grow
Until you know and then go
The lyrics of the song “Madre de Dios” sung by the American band Papadosio is about the feeling of helplessness and unwillingness of one person towards another. The first verse describes the despair of how, even though the person wants to leave, they are fated to stay due to their emotional attachments. The second line of this part could also be signaling towards how it is impossible to unsee or unfeel someone that has left an impact on one's life, indicating some form of unrequited love or affection. Despite the feeling of hopelessness being conveyed, the lyrics also highlight the feeling of being alone, implying that it’s better to be alone than to stay where one is not passionate.
The second verse of the song touches upon the theme of fear and how it’s born and sustained by one's perspective. Fear is something that is created in our own minds, but we can’t always control the situation that fuels it. The line “The truth of all constant I can't lock it down” could mean that no matter how hard one tries to understand the truth, there are things that can't be defined or explained. There’s always something more to learn, and it’s essential to keep searching for it. The last two lines evoke a sense of newfound knowledge, which was required to take life to the next level.
The song employs the use of unique musical instruments and rhythms, and the meaning behind the lyrics is not always clear, leaving ample room for personal interpretation. The musical composition in the background of the song has the right balance between electronic and organic sounds, giving it a fusion feel. “Madre de Dios” is a part of their fifth album “Extras in a Movie,” released back in 2015. Over time, this song has become a fan favorite, and the band has played live shows to sold-out audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Helpless to try and just look away
Unable to resist and avoid looking at you
Willing your leave but you're fated to stay
Wanting you to go away, but destiny keeping you here
Hopeless I can't take my eyes off you
Desperately in love with you, cannot stop staring
But eyelids are useless when I still see you
Closing eyes won't help as the image of you is still in my mind
Thought it was a trend
Believed it was a passing fad
It leads to an end for us
Will bring about our downfall
But now I feel
However, I now perceive
More and real alone
That I am increasingly and authentically alone
Fear is a feeling born from my mind
Fear originates from my own thoughts
Born from a body that isn't mine
Caused by an external influence on my consciousness
The truth of all constant I can't lock it down
I cannot firmly grasp the universal truth that's always present
If we keep searching what's lost will be found
By persistently searching, we can recover what we think is lost
I never knew
I was ignorant of the fact
That is the rule she makes
That's the principle she follows
To help her die
To enable her to pass away
Rebirth you in one night
Then, to revive you in one night
You'll never know
You will remain uninformed
Until she shows you how
Unless she demonstrates to you how
You'll never grow
Your personal growth will not take place
Until you know and then go
Until you have the knowledge and take action
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@highpriestesspaintings
I swear he's channeling layne staley in this song. Exquisite.
@quikdon
I was thinking the same thing, Alice in Chains Unplugged
@shaunholland5193
I was just saying something similar! Sounds like Alice In Chains:)
@bradfordmcleish4395
Thought the SAME thing
@helpontheway5404
why is this song just hitting me so hard right now? my goodness. Love how you write ant
@stanleyjohnson8184
unite together tribe of dosio
@joelevens9666
This is such a beautiful song. And yes, definitely, remnants of Layne.
@crono3339
Like Alice in chains in an Ayahuasca journey whoahhhhhh
@rnehydfro3831
so good, well done dosio. this one is beautiful.
@louiepooh1510
"My eyelids are useless," has got to be my favorite lyric I've heard in a while.