Plant’s attraction and affection to the music of Morocco, the Atlas region and beyond and his lifelong leaning towards the psychedelic indo-rock of West Coast USA, led to a new collision of styles and colours aka Strange Sensation.
Their first album together ‘Dreamland’, received great critical acclaim and two Grammy nominations in January 2003.
In recent times, Plant has recorded with Afro Celt Sound System and along with Skin and Justin Adams, travelled to South Sahara, North of Timbuktu in Mali to participate in the 2nd Festival of the Desert, a gathering of African Saharan and assorted soul musicians including Oumou Sangare, Ali Farka Touré, Tinariwen and Tidawt. This project ultimately became a CD compilation to be found on the Harmonia Mundi label.
2003 saw the prestigious release of the definitive Plant retrospective, ’Sixty Six to Timbuktu’, which included a selection of Plant’s solo work from his first recording date to his appearance in Mali.
As of Oct 2004, Plant has reassembled his Es Paranza label which saw its first release for many years. Robert Plant and Strange Sensation’s album, titled ‘Mighty Rearranger’ is a collection of 12 all new, all original songs released May 2005. A major year long tour has just been completed.
At the close of 2005, the critically acclaimed Mighty Rearranger received 2 Grammy nominations.
2006 will see Robert and the band embark on a new adventure with a string of dates across Europe and beyond. A stopover in Sweden in late May will see Robert receive the prestigious Polar Music Prize along with other members of Led Zeppelin. The prize awarded to ‘Led Zeppelin’ will be presented by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in the presence of other such dignitaries.
Another Tribe
Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation Lyrics
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Torn between his lover and the gun
Another god, another mother
Weeps to justify the damage done
I wonder through the lies and dirt
I wonder, will the meek inherit all the earth?
As truth collides with propaganda
The world outside, all fluff and candor
Seeks to justify the damage done
No wonder, so much pain and hurt
I wonder, will the meek inherit all the earth?
I think there may be, a war in heaven
Paradise beneath the smoking gun
As every saint and small town savior
Race to justify their chosen one
I wonder, as our world collides
I want to reach out there
Across the great divide
The opening lines of "Another Tribe" are a reflection on humanity's tendency towards tribalism and division, even within families. The mention of a brother torn between his lover and the gun suggests a conflict between love and violence. The line "Another god, another mother weeps to justify the damage done" implies that religion or spiritual beliefs can also be used to justify harm or conflict. These lyrics are calling attention to the destructive nature of tribalism, and how even within our own families and communities, we can become divided by differences and ideologies.
The following lines shift to a more introspective view, as the singer wonders about the state of the world and whether justice will ever be served for the meek. The line "truth collides with propaganda" touches on the idea that the media and those in power can manipulate reality to suit their own agendas. The singer feels like "just another victim on the run", suggesting a sense of helplessness in the face of these larger forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Another tribe, another brother
Observing another group or community with a shared identity, and another member of that group who may or may not be related by blood.
Torn between his lover and the gun
Struggling with a decision between two important forces in his life, possibly love and violence.
Another god, another mother
Noticing a deity and a parent figure that are not from one's own culture or background.
Weeps to justify the damage done
Crying over the harm that has been caused and possibly trying to rationalize or excuse it.
I wonder through the lies and dirt
Navigating through deceit and filth that have been spread around.
I wonder, will the meek inherit all the earth?
Questioning whether people who are humble and gentle will eventually gain control of the world and its resources.
As truth collides with propaganda
Noting a struggle between genuine facts and ideas that have been distorted or manipulated for political gain.
Just another victim on the run
Perceiving someone as a common casualty who is trying to escape danger or persecution.
The world outside, all fluff and candor
Describing everything beyond a certain point as superficial and insincere.
Seeks to justify the damage done
Attempting to explain or legitimize the harm that has been caused.
No wonder, so much pain and hurt
Expressing a lack of surprise at the overwhelming amount of suffering in the world.
I think there may be, a war in heaven
Speculating that conflict or discord exists even in the divine realm.
Paradise beneath the smoking gun
Depicting paradise, or something that is supposed to be perfect and serene, in close proximity to violence and destruction.
As every saint and small town savior
Referring to individuals who are seen as exceptionally virtuous or helpful, regardless of their location or level of fame.
Race to justify their chosen one
Competing to defend and promote the person or ideal that they have decided to support.
I wonder, as our world collides
Wondering what will happen as different forces, cultures, and perspectives clash.
I want to reach out there
Expressing a desire to connect with something beyond one's immediate surroundings.
Across the great divide
Indicating that the thing being reached for is separated by a significant gap or barrier.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLIVE DEAMER, JOHN BAGGOTT, JUSTIN ADAMS, LIAM TYSON, ROBERT PLANT, WILLIAM FULLER
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