Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In
The Moog Machine Lyrics
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And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius
The Age of Aquarius
Aquarius! Aquarius!
Harmony and understanding
Sympathy and trust abounding
No more falsehoods or derisions
Golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revelation
And the mind's true liberation
Aquarius! Aquarius!
When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius
The Age of Aquarius
Aquarius! Aquarius!
Harmony and understanding
Sympathy and trust abounding
No more falsehoods or decisions
Golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revelation
And the mind's true liberation
Aquarius! Aquarius!
The lyrics to The Moog Machine's song, Aquarius, capture the hope and optimism of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The first two lines refer to a significant astrological event in which the planet Jupiter aligns with the planet Mars while the moon is in the seventh house. Astrologers believe that when Jupiter and Mars are in alignment, it signifies a time of new beginnings, expansion, and positive change. The song's refrain repeatedly highlights that this is the "dawning of the Age of Aquarius," which is believed to be a time of spiritual and cultural transformation.
The lyrics suggest that the Age of Aquarius will be marked by harmony, understanding, and trust among people. It will be an age free of falsehoods and derisions, characterized by visions of a better world. The "mystic crystal revelation" and "mind's true liberation" signify the spiritual awakening that the counterculture movement aimed to achieve, as individuals sought to free themselves from the constraints of society and explore new forms of consciousness. The song concludes by repeating the refrain, driving home the message that the Age of Aquarius is upon us, and transformational change is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
When the moon is in the Seventh House
In astrology, the seventh house represents partnerships and relationships. This line refers to a time of harmony and cooperation in these areas.
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Jupiter and Mars are planets that have historically been associated with strength, growth, and passion. When they align, it represents a time of powerful change and progress.
Then peace will guide the planets
If we can achieve balance and harmony in our relationships and passions, it will inspire a peaceful balance throughout the universe.
And love will steer the stars
Love, compassion, and understanding are powerful forces that can influence even the movements of the stars. By embracing these qualities, we can create positive change in the world.
This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius
The Age of Aquarius is a period of spiritual and intellectual awakening, marked by progress and growth in human society.
Aquarius! Aquarius!
This line is a joyful invocation of the power and possibilities of the Age of Aquarius.
Harmony and understanding
This line represents the desire for peace and cooperation among all people.
Sympathy and trust abounding
If people can cultivate empathy and trust for one another, it can create a healthier and more harmonious society.
No more falsehoods or derisions
This line speaks to the idea that negative attitudes and beliefs will no longer hold sway in the Age of Aquarius.
Golden living dreams of visions
This line represents the hope for a brighter, more fulfilling future where people are able to pursue their dreams and live their best lives.
Mystic crystal revelation
This line suggests that the Age of Aquarius will bring about new understandings of spirituality and the universe.
And the mind's true liberation
This line represents the idea that people will experience a newfound freedom and sense of purpose in the Age of Aquarius.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerome Ragni, James Rado, Galt MacDermot
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Chévi
I've been trying to figure how the hell Dilla EQ'd this shit so cleanly. Compared to the Beastie and Avalanches sample of the same section where they still have the drums and that sawtooth wave in their mix, somehow Dilla took all that out all whilst keeping the integrity of the sample? I've tried EQing it myself to get in his headspace but I seriously cannot figure out how to do it as clean as he did. Most people would overlook this as a simple beat that is looped but the underlying genius that goes unnoticed to most is what makes Dilla one of the greats.
This dude really was an alien.
<3
fyhlox2
Hey Man...I know you brought this up a while ago....but i just came across this now....So if you listen to this track you can hear how the sections Dilla sampled are panned. The Bassline runs up the center as it should. Dilla took the info on the left side for his samples and made them mono. After slowing the sample down there would be the issue of the bass being in the sample but this time faintly . So if you listen to Dillas joint you can then hear that he replayed the bass melody using his own Moog ( assuming only cause he owned one of course ) ....add the chopped break in to mask any and then mix the track as usual and its a wrap.
PEACE
Krusario
fyhlox2 yeah man, I was having the same problem trying to figure out how J Dilla perfectly masked the drums and the other elememts of this song to bring out the true part in Fantastic 3, but like you said I realized that J Dilla had and Moog himself so he could play the melody a the bassline in this at the same frequency to mask it and perfectly EQ the main melody to wrap up the whole song!
Tempting, but no thanks.
@fyhlox2 good observation, i just want to point out that Dilla’s flip is from 1996 or so and he didn’t get the moog until 2001 - 2002.
Jippy
holy shit one of the best dilla samples ive ever heard, crazy how it just changes so suddenly. reminds me of his e=mc2 joint
Roy Shtupler
love it a lot! did he perform it all on a monophonic Moog in 1969?
E C H O E S 🇺🇦
1:35-1:39 Definitely my favorite part of the song
Dandog Zbutt
saaame
jak855
First album I ever bought! LOL Thanks for bringing back some memories! My favorite track was "Get Back."
BruceTheSillyGoose
needs to finally on CD