Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson (April 13, 1971) is a Dutch singer. Influenc… Read Full Bio ↴Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson (April 13, 1971) is a Dutch singer. Influenced by Kate Bush, Queen and Duran Duran, Valensia's self-titled first album contained the hit single "Gaia". Since then he has released several quality albums with little commercial success. He has also released albums with the bands V (with Robby Valentine) and Metal Majesty (with his brother David).

Kosmos
Valensia Lyrics

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[Verse I:]
Yesterday a star was born
Universe is breathing it is pure life

[Verse II:]
Now, today: lights in the sky
No longer fiction no more

[Bridge I:]
La-lai- la la la lai- la la la lai- la la la lai-la
I just can?t live without loving you

Everyday some people die
Some people are being born
I hope, I?m taking home
A better understanding of my life
Before I die

[Chorus I:]
Mother nature, sow the seeds
Modern nation bleeds
Under the kosmos we breathe

Mother nature, come alive
Modern nation sleeps
O-o-o-oh oh leave it to the kosmos, anyway

[Verse III:]
What will pass after we die
Kosmos keeps the answers
That we?re afraid of

[Verse IV:]
On one point we agree,
We and our worst enemy
This new century?s fortnight
We want an answer to it all!

[Bridge II:]
La-lai-la la la lai- la la la lai- la la la lai la
I just can?t live without loving you

Watch the world go down before our eyes
Only a child?s mind could save its soul
But as the years go by they?ll soon go with the flow
Of modern times

[Chorus II:]
Mother nature, sow the seeds
Modern nation bleeds
Under the kosmos we breathe

Mother nature, come alive
Modern nation sleeps
O-o-o-oh oh the only thing we can do
Leave it to the kosmos, anyway

[Spanish intermezzo]

[Bridge III:]
La-lai-la la la lai- la la la lai-la la la lai-la
I just can?t live without loving you

[Intermezzo II:] ?the falling leave?
As we gather in a universal brain

[Chorus III:]
Mother nature, sow the seeds
Modern nation bleeds
Under the kosmos we breathe

Mother nature, come alive
Modern nation sleeps
O-o-o-oh oh the only thing we can do
Leave it to the kosmos, anyway

[Verse V:]
Why things turn out as they do is
Partly solved a mixture of karma
An accidental coincidence

[Verse VI:]
As for the reason of existence
Collectors of wisdom then die
Providing an eternal flow of knowledge
Gathered in a universal brain with many names

[Chorus IV:]
Cosmic accordion Intermezzo

Mother nature, come alive
Modern nation sleeps
Under the kosmos we breathe
Under the kosmos we sleep

And the whole world want answers so
Please...

Overall Meaning

Valensia's song "Kosmos" is a contemplative and thought-provoking reflection on the universe and our place in it. The song starts with the idea that a star was just born, and the universe is constantly breathing, pulsating with pure life. The lyrics then move to the present day, where we can see the lights in the sky and the wonders of the universe that were once only in fiction. The song then takes on a more philosophical tone, discussing life and death, and the need for a better understanding of our place in the world before we die.

The chorus plays with the juxtaposition of nature and modern society, with Mother Nature sowing the seeds while the modern nation bleeds. The lyrics acknowledge that the world is falling apart and we are all just leaving it to the kosmos to figure it out. The song then delves into the idea of the afterlife, and how we are all afraid of what will happen after we die. Valensia points out the fact that the kosmos keeps the answers that we are all so afraid of.

The song concludes with a cosmic accordion intermezzo which then leads to the last chorus. The final chorus, with its repetition of "under the kosmos we breathe" and "under the kosmos we sleep", is a reminder that we are all just a small part of a much larger universe and it's up to us to live our lives the best we can before returning to the kosmos.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday a star was born
A new life came into existence in the cosmos

Universe is breathing it is pure life
The cosmos is alive and constantly changing

Now, today: lights in the sky
Visible phenomena in the cosmos that were once mythical have become real

No longer fiction no more
We now have a better understanding of the cosmos

La-lai- la la la lai- la la la lai- la la la lai-la I just can't live without loving you
Love is a fundamental part of life, and without it, life is incomplete

Everyday some people die Some people are being born I hope, I'm taking home A better understanding of my life Before I die
We should try to learn as much as we can about life while we're alive, in order to make the most of our time on this planet

Mother nature, sow the seeds Modern nation bleeds Under the kosmos we breathe
We are all part of a larger system, and our actions have consequences for the natural world

Mother nature, come alive Modern nation sleeps O-o-o-oh oh leave it to the kosmos, anyway
The power of the cosmos is greater than the power of humanity, and we should leave certain things to fate

What will pass after we die Kosmos keeps the answers That we're afraid of
The unknown is a source of fear, but it is also a reminder of the mysterious nature of the cosmos

On one point we agree, We and our worst enemy This new century's fortnight We want an answer to it all!
Humanity is united in its desire for answers to the mysteries of the cosmos

Watch the world go down before our eyes Only a child's mind could save its soul But as the years go by they'll soon go with the flow Of modern times
As the world changes, we must adapt and use our imagination to stay true to our values

La-lai-la la la lai- la la la lai- la la la lai la I just can't live without loving you
Love is a constant source of inspiration and motivation

As we gather in a universal brain
Humanity is part of a larger collective consciousness

Why things turn out as they do is Partly solved a mixture of karma An accidental coincidence
The reasons behind events in our lives are often a combination of fate and chance

As for the reason of existence Collectors of wisdom then die Providing an eternal flow of knowledge Gathered in a universal brain with many names
The quest for knowledge about our existence is ongoing, as we pass our wisdom down through generations

Cosmic accordion Intermezzo
A musical interlude symbolizing the interconnectedness of the cosmos

Under the kosmos we sleep And the whole world want answers so Please...
Despite our limited understanding, we continue to seek answers about the cosmos

Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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