Grounded
Terranova Lyrics


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Act
Who'll be acted upon
Move
And keep edging on
Choose
It'll be right or wrong
Lose
What you've never wanted all along
You know it
Ground of original nature
Speak
Don't be spoken for
Seek
What you wanted more
Grow
With the more you know
Flow
When there's nowhere else to go
Go with it
Choose
It'll be right or wrong
Lose
What you've never wanted all along




You know it
Ground of original nature...

Overall Meaning

In Terranova's song "Grounded", the lyrics express the theme of taking responsibility for one's actions and embracing one's natural instincts. The first verse ("Act, who'll be acted upon, move, and keep edging on") encourages taking initiative and not waiting for things to happen to oneself. The second verse ("Speak, don't be spoken for, seek, what you wanted more, grow, with the more you know, flow, when there's nowhere else to go") urges one to speak up for oneself, seek out what one desires, and grow with knowledge and experience. The chorus emphasizes the importance of making choices and acknowledging what one truly wants in order to stay grounded in one's original nature.


The concept of being grounded in original nature has roots in Taoism, which emphasizes the natural flow and balance of the universe. The song encourages listeners to avoid getting caught up in societal pressures or external expectations and instead follow their own instincts towards a more authentic existence rooted in natural rhythms. In this way, the song is both a call to action and a meditative reflection on personal identity and philosophy.


Line by Line Meaning

Act
Take initiative and control of your life


Who'll be acted upon
Or else you will become powerless and controlled by external factors


Move
Keep pushing forward and making progress


And keep edging on
Even if it means that progress is slow and challenging


Choose
Every decision you make has consequences


It'll be right or wrong
You have the power to choose the outcome of your decisions


Lose
Let go of the things that you never truly wanted


What you've never wanted all along
Don't cling onto things that don't serve your purpose or bring you happiness


You know it
Listen to your inner voice and intuition


Ground of original nature
Remember your roots and what makes you authentic


Speak
Express yourself and your beliefs


Don't be spoken for
Don't let others speak or make decisions for you


Seek
Search for what brings you purpose and fulfillment


What you wanted more
Don't settle for something that doesn't align with your true desires


Grow
Constantly strive for personal and spiritual growth


With the more you know
The more knowledge and experience you gain, the more you can grow and evolve


Flow
Be adaptable and flexible in the face of challenges


When there's nowhere else to go
When you feel stuck, find new ways of approaching the situation


Go with it
Accept and embrace change, even if it's uncomfortable


Ground of original nature
Remember your values and what keeps you grounded in life




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