Mother Earth
Within Temptation & The Metropole Orchestra 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 lyrics of Within Temptation's Mother Earth explore the power and complexity of nature. The opening lines of the song describe the beauty and majesty of the natural world, with reference to the birds, butterflies, rivers, and mountains that surround us. However, there is a sense of unpredictability and capriciousness in the lyrics that suggests that we can never truly understand or control Mother Earth. The phrase "you'll never know the next move she'll make" implies a sense of danger or uncertainty that is always present when dealing with nature.
The song goes on to explore the idea that we are all just passing through, briefly inhabiting the Earth before moving on. The lyrics suggest that our individual experiences and choices may seem significant to us, but in the grand scheme of nature, they are ultimately insignificant. The idea of our souls living on after our physical bodies have passed is also touched on in the lyrics, suggesting a deeper meaning to our connections to nature.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant: "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." These lyrics encapsulate the idea that, while we may not understand or control Mother Earth, we can trust in her cycles of death and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds and butterflies
Mother Earth creates various living beings.
Rivers and mountains she creates
Mother Earth also creates landscapes, like rivers and mountains.
But you'll never know
Humans cannot fully comprehend and predict Mother Earth's actions.
The next move she'll make
Mother Earth acts in mysterious ways.
You can try
Humans attempt to understand and control nature.
But it is useless to ask why
But it is usually futile and impossible to understand why things happen in nature.
Cannot control her
Humans cannot completely control Mother Earth.
She goes her own way
Mother Earth has her own path and cannot be directed by humans.
She rules until the end of time
Mother Earth is the ultimate authority and will continue to exist infinitely.
She gives and she takes
Mother Earth provides for her living beings but also takes back from them.
With every breath
Humans are connected with and dependent on Mother Earth for their survival.
And all the choices that we make
Humans have the power to make decisions that can affect Mother Earth positively or negatively.
We are only passing through on her way
Human beings are temporary residents in Mother Earth's world.
I find my strength
The singer finds hope in believing in a soul's existence beyond death.
Believing that your soul lives on
The idea of an afterlife gives the singer comfort and motivation to carry on.
Until the end of time
The artist will remember and honor souls forever.
I'll carry it with me
The artist will always remember loved ones and their souls.
Once you will know my dear
The singer assures someone that they will understand and embrace the idea of reincarnation and the cycle of life.
You don't have to fear
The singer wants to assure someone that death is a natural part of the cycle of life.
A new beginning always starts at the end
Death can mark the beginning of a new cycle of life.
Until the end of time
Souls continue to exist and be remembered forever.
She goes her own way
Mother Earth follows her own path and cannot be controlled by anyone.
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!!!