Gaia
Zainal Abidin Lyrics

The song "Gaia" by Zainal Abidin is a powerful call to action to recognize the interconnectedness of all life on Earth and the responsibility we have to protect our planet. In the first verse, the lyrics refer to the three core elements of our world - land, water, and air - and how they work together to sustain life. The lines "Berganding setia, Meneraju kita" suggest that these elements are loyal companions in guiding us forward, and as they were created by a higher power, we have a duty to respect and care for them. The following lines emphasize the importance of living in peace and security, a sentiment which underscores the basic human need for a stable environment.

However, as the verses progress, the lyrics speak of how human greed and destruction have caused irreversible damage to our planet, symbolized by the repetition of the line "Gaia ia pun berubah". The lyrics posit that our focus on material wealth and possession of resources, rather than cultivating a relationship of mutual respect and care with the earth, has caused us to overlook the serious consequences of our actions. The lines "Musnahlah impian, Generasi masa hadapan, Hilanglah resam di dunia" suggest that if we do not take responsibility for our actions, we will be responsible for the destruction of future generations and the loss of precious cultural heritage. Zainal Abidin points out the fact that the quest for material wealth, and the destruction of the environment that comes with it, only bring temporary satisfaction but ultimately results in the loss of our true wealth - the treasures of nature and culture that have been passed down over generations.