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Mother Nature
The Paul McKenna Band Lyrics
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I feel it's getting harder now to stand
My feet are firmly grasped on to the earth
But Mother Nature doesn't know her worth
The wind is blowing high upon the trees
I am now down upon my knees
The beauty of her strength is hard to bare
Now I see through my worried stare
I won't fall down
The skies are lit and heaven's open wide
It's hard to know who takes the people's side
When crushed beneith the force of the wild
Her prayers unanswered like a lonely child
I'm lying in this devastated land
With no one here to help or hold my hand
She's quiet now but welcome back again
I wonder how she'll terrify us then
I won't fall
I won't fall down
I won't fall (I won't fall)
I won't fall (I won't fall)
I won't fall
I won't fall down
In The Paul McKenna Band's song "Mother Nature," the singer portrays a powerful and turbulent natural force that is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. As the waves of the ocean crash onto the sand and the wind blows fiercely through the trees, the singer feels as though they are struggling to stand firm in the face of this immense energy. However, despite the potential danger and destruction that could arise from such a force, the singer recognizes Mother Nature's inherent beauty and worth, despite the fact that she does not recognize that worth herself.
The singer also brings attention to the difficulty of maintaining faith in a higher power or benevolent force in the face of such devastation. When the skies above are lit up with lightning and thunder, it is hard to know who, if anyone, is looking out for the safety and well-being of those below. Yet, despite this uncertainty and fear, the singer vows not to fall, to stand strong and face whatever may come.
Overall, "Mother Nature" is a song that illuminates the complicated relationship between humans and the natural world. While we may feel small and insignificant in comparison to the immense power of nature, we also recognize Mother Nature's intrinsic value and importance, even as she wreaks chaos and destruction on us.
Line by Line Meaning
The waves are crashing high above the sand
The ocean waves are hitting the shore with great force
I feel it's getting harder now to stand
The strength of the waves is making it difficult for the singer to remain upright
My feet are firmly grasped on to the earth
The singer is standing on the ground with stability
But Mother Nature doesn't know her worth
Nature is not aware of its own power and importance
The wind is blowing high upon the trees
The wind is making the trees sway heavily
I am now down upon my knees
The power of nature has made the singer fall to their knees
The beauty of her strength is hard to bare
Although difficult to endure, the strength of nature is awe-inspiring in its beauty
Now I see through my worried stare
The singer is now able to look past their fear and appreciate the true power of nature
The skies are lit and heaven's open wide
The sky is full of light and appears open to the heavens
It's hard to know who takes the people's side
It is unclear who or what is responsible for protecting humanity from nature's power
When crushed beneith the force of the wild
When overwhelmed by the force of nature
Her prayers unanswered like a lonely child
Despite pleas for help, nature remains indifferent like an ignored child
I'm lying in this devastated land
The singer is situated in a place where nature has caused destruction
With no one here to help or hold my hand
There is no one present to assist or comfort the singer
She's quiet now but welcome back again
Nature may currently be in a state of calm, but its power will inevitably return
I wonder how she'll terrify us then
The singer ponders how nature will surprise and frighten people in the future
I won't fall
The singer is determined not to succumb to the power of nature
I won't fall down
The singer is resolved not to be defeated by the strength of nature
I won't fall (I won't fall)
Reiterated determination not to give up
I won't fall (I won't fall)
Reiterated determination not to give up
I won't fall
The singer reiterates their commitment to stand firm
I won't fall down
The singer reiterates their commitment to not fall under pressure
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