Echo
Subtera Lyrics
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Each man is not an island, we are a huge continent
We are a piece of the whole, we are all connected
When something good happens, the whole vibrates as consequence
When something bad happens, the whole vibrates as consequence
Each human being is a particle of the drama
Each one is the destiny of the whole
When a cell becomes sick its alike becomes sick as well
Discord echoing discord
War echoing war
Conscience echoing conscience
Peace echoing peace
In Subtera's song "Echo," the lyrics address the interconnectedness of all beings and the concept of karma. The first two lines, "Karma is not individual, it is total, Each man is not an island, we are a huge continent," highlight how one's actions can affect not only themselves but the entire world. The next line, "We are a piece of the whole, we are all connected," reinforces this idea of being part of a larger whole and how our actions can have ripple effects.
The next two lines, "When something good happens, the whole vibrates as consequence, When something bad happens, the whole vibrates as consequence," express how our actions have a resonance throughout the world, whether positive or negative. The idea of each human being being a "particle of the drama" and "the destiny of the whole" further emphasizes this interconnectedness and how each individual plays a vital role in the world.
The following lines, "When a cell becomes sick its alike becomes sick as well, There is only one energy that connects all the creatures," use a metaphor of a sick cell to convey the idea that when one part of the world is in pain, it affects the entire world. The final lines, "Discord echoing discord, War echoing war, Conscience echoing conscience, Peace echoing peace," conclude the song with a message of hope, that positive actions can echo throughout the world just as negative actions can.
Overall, "Echo" is a powerful reminder of the impact we have on the world and how our actions can ripple out and affect others. It encourages listeners to strive for positive change in the world and to consider the interconnectedness of all beings.
Line by Line Meaning
Karma is not individual, it is total
One's actions and their consequences affect the greater society as a whole
Each man is not an island, we are a huge continent
Humans are not isolated individuals, but parts of a larger community
We are a piece of the whole, we are all connected
Every person is a part of society, and every part of society is connected
When something good happens, the whole vibrates as consequence
Positive actions have a ripple effect throughout society
When something bad happens, the whole vibrates as consequence
Negative actions have a ripple effect throughout society
Each human being is a particle of the drama
Every person is a part of the larger story of society
Each one is the destiny of the whole
Each person's actions can impact society's future
When a cell becomes sick its alike becomes sick as well
When one part of society suffers, it affects the whole of society
There is only one energy that connects all the creatures
All living things are connected through a single force or energy
Discord echoing discord
Conflict and strife have a tendency to spread and multiply
War echoing war
The consequences of war can lead to more conflict
Conscience echoing conscience
Our innermost thoughts and beliefs can influence those around us
Peace echoing peace
The positive impact of peace can spread throughout society
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.