Mother Earth
The Metropole Orchestra/Within Temptation Lyrics
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Rivers and mountains she creates
But you'll never know
The next move she'll make
You can try
But it is useless to ask why
Cannot control her
She goes her own way
She rules until the end of time
She gives and she takes
She rules until the end of time
She goes her own way
With every breath
And all the choices that we make
We are only passing through on her way
I find my strength
Believing that your soul lives on
Until the end of time
I'll carry it with me
Once you will know my dear
You don't have to fear
A new beginning always starts at the end
Until the end of time
She goes her own way
The song "Mother Earth" by The Metropole Orchestra/Within Temptation is a beautiful tribute to the power and majesty of nature. The lyrics speak to the idea that despite our best efforts, we can never fully understand or control the forces of the natural world. The opening lines of the song describe some of the beautiful things that nature creates - birds, butterflies, rivers, and mountains. However, the song goes on to emphasize that no matter how much we try to understand nature, we can never predict or control what it will do next. Instead, we must learn to accept and respect nature for what it is, and go with the flow of its movements.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that nature will exist "until the end of time" and that we are all only temporary visitors on this planet. Despite the fact that we are only passing through, however, we must still make choices and live our lives as best we can. The singer finds strength in the belief that our souls continue to exist after we die, and that we will carry the memory of those we love with us forever. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that even though everything must eventually come to an end, there is always the possibility of a new beginning waiting for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds and butterflies
Mother Earth creates the beauty of birds and butterflies.
Rivers and mountains she creates
Mother Earth creates the grandeur of rivers and mountains.
But you'll never know
Mother Earth's next move is unpredictable.
The next move she'll make
Mother Earth's next action is uncertain.
You can try
Attempting to understand Mother Earth is challenging.
But it is useless to ask why
Asking why Mother Earth does what she does is futile.
Cannot control her
It is impossible to constrain Mother Earth.
She goes her own way
Mother Earth operates on her own terms.
She rules until the end of time
Mother Earth will preside over the world forever.
She gives and she takes
Mother Earth provides and takes sustenance.
With every breath
Every inhalation reminds us of our reliance on Mother Earth.
And all the choices that we make
Our everyday decisions impact the status of the planet.
We are only passing through on her way
Humans are temporary, while Mother Earth is permanent.
I find my strength
I derive my energy from Mother Earth.
Believing that your soul lives on
The idea that your soul continues after death.
Until the end of time
Eternally, forever.
I'll carry it with me
I'll hold onto the belief of living on through my soul.
Once you will know my dear
In the future, you will come to understand.
You don't have to fear
No need to be afraid.
A new beginning always starts at the end
A fresh start often comes after the conclusion of an event.
Until the end of time
Throughout all eternity.
She goes her own way
Mother Earth operates according to her will.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUGUSTINUS H.R.G. EIKENS, OSCAR C. HOLLEMAN, RENE J. MERKELBACH, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
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Siswanto Encyclopedia
Mother Earth (By Metropole Orchestra)
Birds and butterflies
Rivers and mountains she creates
But you'll never know
The next move she'll make
You can try
But it is useless to ask why
Cannot control her
She goes her own way
She rules until the end of time
She gives and she takes
She rules until the end of time
She goes her way
With every breath
And all the choices that we make
We are only passing through
On her way
I find my strength
Believing that their soul lives on
Until the end of time
I'll carry them with me
She rules until the end of time
She gives and she takes
She rules until the end of time
She goes her way
Once you will know my dear
You don't have to fear
A new beginning
Always starts at the end
Once you will know my dear
You don't have to fear
Until the end of time
Until the end of time
Until the end of time
She goes her way
She rules until the end of time
She gives and she takes
She rules until the end of time
Until the end of time
Until the end of time
She goes her way
Kathryn Osborne
I CANNOT get over the choir part. My goodness... what a masterpiece
Michael Perner
This version of Mother Earth ALWAYS hits me right in the feels.
Katrina Jade
Lol
Anguzinho
IDK...I like the 2011 video version for some reason
Martijn van der Klip
i am so proud to have a signed concert dvd box of this one, it is the best WT song in the best execution, i fight tears every time i watch it
Roux
I thought I was the only one crying
Danilo Lapierre
Iconic performance. Mother Earth is the first song I ever heard from WT back in 2003 and I'm hooked since then. And the Black Symphony version of Mother Earth is absolutely breath-taking. Sharon's singing, the band, the orchestra, the choir... the whole staging. Can't get enough of it. Oh, those were the days when WT were captivating.
TheCarloncho21
She is an angel, her voice is amazing
Universal Migrator
Perfect voice dynamic control, voice power, crowd perfect ruling and headbanging, angelic smile, outstanding beauty, unnatural performance...Sharon IS Mother Earth <3 !!
Bruna Lins
This is a masterpiece of world art!!!