Terra
Toothless Lyrics


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So finally I'm here
Cradling you
Terra
And now we're one
Wishing all these years
Suckling you forever
It's Finally done
Now that the waiting is over
United but older
The waiting is over
United with Summer
All we can do now
Sit and wait to fade away
This candle that I've been holding to you
Terra
To light my face as the end begins
Orbitting you forever in it's embrace
Now that the wait is over
United but older
The wait is over
United with Summer




All we can do now
Sit and wait to fade away.

Overall Meaning

The song Terra by Toothless seems to be about the end of the world, with Terra being a representation of the planet Earth. The singer is holding a candle to Terra, possibly representing their love or devotion to the planet. The lyrics evoke a bittersweet feeling, with a sense of relief and finality now that the waiting is over, yet also a sense of resignation as they realize all they can do now is sit and wait to fade away. The line "United but older" suggests that perhaps humanity has come together to face the end, but it's too late to change the outcome.


The use of the word "suckling" in the second line is interesting and possibly symbolic, as it can mean to nurse or to feed off of, perhaps representing humanity's exploitation of the planet. The line "orbitting you forever in its embrace" gives the impression of a planet being held by its own gravity, but also reminds us of the delicate balance of the earth's ecosystem and how it can be easily disrupted. The reference to Summer being united with them is unclear, but could represent a time of plenty or perhaps a metaphor for life itself.


Overall, Terra is a poignant and eerie song, exploring the themes of destruction, devotion, and acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

So finally I'm here
After a long wait, I have finally arrived


Cradling you
Holding on and providing support


Terra
Referring to Earth, the planet we call home


And now we're one
Feeling a deep connection and oneness with Terra


Wishing all these years
Longing and hoping for something for many years


Suckling you forever
Being sustained by and nurturing our planet indefinitely


It's Finally done
Finally achieving our goal or completing a long-awaited task


Now that the waiting is over
Having anticipation come to an end


United but older
We are together, but time has passed


The waiting is over
The period of waiting has ended


United with Summer
Coming together with the warmth and beauty of summertime


All we can do now
Feeling helpless and unable to do anything


Sit and wait to fade away
Accepting our fate and waiting for the end


This candle that I've been holding to you
A metaphor for the light of hope that we are offering to Terra


To light my face as the end begins
Finding comfort in the light during dark times


Orbitting you forever in it's embrace
Being forever in the loving embrace of our planet




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Leti Cristine

Toothless - Terra (Lyrics)

So finally
I'm here
Cradling you
Terra
And now we're one
Wishing all these years
Suckling you forever
It's Finally done
United but older
The waiting is over
United with
Summer
All we can do now
Sit and wait to fade away
This candle that I've been holding to you
Terra
To light my face as the end begins
Orbitting you forever in it's embrace
Now that the wait is over
United but older
The wait is over
United with
Summer All we can do now Sit and wait to fade away.



All comments from YouTube:

Doug Dumais

Love this! And I totally understand that you guys are on hiatus, 10 years of amazing music is a long time! You have been my favourite band since "I Had the Blues but I Shook Them Loose" and I've had the chance to see you guys live twice, and I even met you guys once in Montreal. Still one of my favourite bands and I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of this album and the solo projects you are all pursuing. Congrats!

VanVan

Just wait, this song is bound to end up in some hella majestic powerful gaming advert. And when that time comes, the comments for this video will not be in their 20's!!! Awesome stuff.

Spike Worsley

Last night's debut gig was amazing. Love your new music after many years and 10 BBC gigs, you've come up with a lovely, rich sound and I can't wait for an album!

Eloise Pontefract

Really beautiful stuff! Happy that new things are being pursued !

Will MG

How are there so few of us here? This is awesome.

MrPoshJarry

This is so chill Ed, looking forward to the album and many more tracks :)

Daqui Jay

This is just enchanting - <3

Cat Aelia

I wish there was more 😍

vefge

Good stuff Ed!!! Great filler before BBC come together again eventually.

Natalia De Paola

This is truly beautiful.

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