Mother Earth
Spencer Burton Lyrics
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mushrooms, they grow all around
Mushrooms I love to pick em'
But I don't eat em' cuz they make me sick
Mushrooms, the grow from the ground
Pinecones, they grow up in the trees
Pinecones, they grow up in the trees
When they fall to ground they plant their seeds
Pinecones, they grow up in the trees
Everything comes from mother earth
So you better treat her well, cuz she was here first
OH MOTHER EARTH
OH MOTHER EARTH
Rain, it falls down from the skies
Rain, it falls down from the skies
When I look to the clouds it tickles my eyes
Rain, it falls down from the skies
Everything comes from mother earth
So you better treat her well, cuz she was here first
OH MOTHER EARTH
OH MOTHER EARTH
The lyrics to Spencer Burton’s song ‘Mother Earth’ are a tribute to the beauty and diversity of nature. The song begins with the description of mushrooms that grow from the ground all around. The use of repetition in “mushrooms, they grow” emphasises their ubiquity in nature. Despite the fact that the singer loves to pick them, he doesn't consume them as they make him sick. The next verse is about pinecones growing in trees. It highlights how, when they fall to the ground, they plant their seeds, contributing to the natural cycle of nature.
Rain is the subject of the last verse, with the singer describing how it falls from the skies tickling his eyes as he gazes up at the clouds. The repetition of “rain, it falls down” also reinforces the idea of the cyclical nature of natural processes. The final chorus repeats a message that is woven throughout the song. That everything comes from 'Mother Earth' and we must refrain from exploiting its resources carelessly.
The song's subject is particularly relevant in a world that is in the throes of climate change. It encourages people to appreciate the beauty and diversity of nature and to be mindful of our responsibility to protect it. It is a gentle reminder that everything we have comes from the earth, and that we must act as responsible stewards of the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Mushrooms, they grow from the ground
Mushrooms are a type of fungi that grow out of the soil
Mushrooms, they grow all around
Mushrooms can be found in many different places, not just one specific area
Mushrooms I love to pick em'
The singer has a fondness for gathering mushrooms either for enjoyment or for food
But I don't eat em' cuz they make me sick
The artist doesn't consume mushrooms because they have a negative physical effect on their body
Mushrooms, the grow from the ground
A repetition and emphasis on the fact that mushrooms are produced from the soil
Pinecones, they grow up in the trees
Pinecones are produced by trees as a type of seed carrier
Pinecones grow up in the trees
A repetition of the previous line
When they fall to ground they plant their seeds
Pinecones release seeds when they drop from the tree, allowing for new trees to grow in different locations
Pinecones, they grow up in the trees
Another repetition and emphasis on where pinecones come from
Everything comes from mother earth
All natural resources and living beings originate from the earth
So you better treat her well, cuz she was here first
The singer urges listeners to respect and care for the environment, recognizing that the planet existed prior to human existence
OH MOTHER EARTH
A callout to the planet and a sign of respect
Rain, it falls down from the skies
Precipitation that comes from the clouds and descends towards the earth
When I look to the clouds it tickles my eyes
The sight of clouds brings joy to the singer or the act of looking up challenges the eyes by staring at a bright light source
Rain, it falls down from the skies
A repetition of an earlier line
Everything comes from mother earth
Restating that all resources derived from the planet - this line is repeated for emphasis throughout the song
OH MOTHER EARTH
A final tribute to the planet as the song comes to a close
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Written by: Spencer Burton
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