Symbiosis
Richard Grassby-Lewis Lyrics
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Decoration, it's a sin
But some of us.. we breathe with you in mind
Without our fires, you stabilize our skies
Symbiosis
Shared nutrients
Symbiosis
You'll be our guide
Cycles divine
Cycles divine
Embracing all your traits I will protect you
I know the ways to communicate with you
Underground, underground, your connections thrive
Underground, underground, you're always alive
You give me air and shade and ground protected
You are the end of me that I've elected
And the moss and the roots and your friends below
You are the metric that proves we are all connected as one
You're always alive
You're always alive
Alive
It's a sin
But some of us.. we breathe with you in mind
Without our fires, you stabilize our skies
The opening lines, "Sacred lifeline cast aside/ Decoration, it's a sin" suggest that nature is often overlooked and underappreciated, treated as a mere decoration instead of being revered as vital and sacred. However, the singer and anyone who practices symbiosis, recognize the interconnectedness of all living things and breathe with this in mind. The chorus emphasizes the idea of symbiosis, the mutually beneficial relationship between different species or individuals, like plants and fungi, which share nutrients and rely on each other.
The second verse illustrates how the singer embraces all the traits of nature and will protect it. They understand the ways to communicate with it and the underground connections that thrive, supporting life aboveground. The repetition of "underground, underground" emphasizes the importance of the hidden root systems and the unseen ways in which nature sustains itself. The singer acknowledges that nature protects them with air, shade, and healthy ground, and they willingly elect to be part of that cycle. The final lines reiterate that nature is always alive and necessary for human stability, as without it, our skies could not be stabilized.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacred lifeline cast aside
Ignoring the importance of the environment and natural resources
Decoration, it's a sin
Considering the environment only as a decorative piece and not valuing it as a living system.
But some of us.. we breathe with you in mind
But some of us consider the environment important and act accordingly
Without our fires, you stabilize our skies
Humans, as a part of nature, coexist with other species and depend on the environment for survival
Symbiosis
Interdependent relationship between living beings and the environment
Shared nutrients
The interconnectedness between organisms in sharing resources for mutual survival.
With warning signs
Despite the challenges the environment faces, signs indicate the importance of acting for environmental sustainability.
You'll be our guide
The environment guides us in the direction of living in balance with nature.
Cycles divine
The natural cycles of life and death that form the basis of all environmental systems.
Embracing all your traits I will protect you
Showing respect and love to the environment so it can sustain its life and importance to us.
I know the ways to communicate with you
Learning to understand nature in its language leads to coexisting synergistically.
Underground, underground, your connections thrive
The meaning of life proportions such as roots of trees that have their own communication network expand into the ground.
Underground, underground, you're always alive
The subterranean beings such as microbes, insects, and plants are working together and can sustain life when they remain undisturbed.
You give me air and shade and ground protected
The environment provides everything humans need to thrive, including fresh air, shade, and a healthy ground.
You are the end of me that I've elected
The environment plays a crucial role in our survival.
And the moss and the roots and your friends below
The interconnectedness of all the things that exist below and the way they interact with each other.
You are the metric that proves we are all connected as one
The environment is a measure of our unity and interdependence with everything around us.
You're always alive
The environment remains in constant movement and is always living and evolving.
Alive
The environment is the source of all life and needs to be protected for future generations.
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Written by: Marcellus Lewis
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