For Other Ones
Elegy for a Fragile Earth: Dream Shark's Melody of Environmental Concern
Lyrics
This song's for other ones
This song is dedicated to others, not specifically to oneself.
From the Arctic to Farallones
Referencing locations from the Arctic to Farallones, encompassing a broad geographical range.
Can anyone help you find your way
Asking if someone can assist in guiding one's path or purpose.
I really don't think it's our place
Expressing doubt that it's the singer's or humanity's role to provide guidance.
This ghost, It is alive
Describing a haunting presence or feeling that remains active.
That you feel when you hear inside
Emphasizing an emotional response evoked by something heard internally.
Every single other day it's news
Regularly, almost daily, there's news regarding a particular issue.
About how we're going to lose you
Concern about the impending loss or destruction related to the issue.
What are we putting you boys through
Questioning the challenges or hardships faced by young males.
What'll these little girls do
Wondering about the future of young girls in certain circumstances.
When Mom and Dad are dead
Contemplating the impact of parents' demise on their children.
The legends perfected the paradigm
Referring to respected figures who perfected a particular model or way of thinking.
They wanted to move but not arrive
Desire to progress or move forward without reaching a final destination.
There isn't an animal that survives
There isn't any species that can survive under certain conditions or circumstances.
In a race against time
Describing a situation where time is the opponent in a struggle for survival.
This song's for other ones
Reiteration that the song is dedicated to others across diverse locations.
From Australia to Vietnam
Expanding the geographic scope from Australia to Vietnam.
Can anyone help you find your sway
Expressing a desire for assistance in finding balance or harmony in life.
I want to communicate
Expressing a desire for communication or connection with others.
This life, it has a mind
Life is portrayed as having a consciousness or awareness similar to the singer's.
That is just as aware as mine
Questioning when humans will start to share the world more equitably.
When will we to just share this place
Highlighting the need for humans to improve or evolve.
We're needing to elevate
Feeling a necessity to rise to a higher level or standard.
Coastlines swallowed up by the ocean
Describing the encroachment of the ocean on coastlines due to climate change.
Future storms set into motion
Referring to the potential impact of future weather events caused by climate change.
All the lies that lead to this mistake
Blaming falsehoods or deceit for leading to a critical error or problem.
Fly, and go escape away to space
Suggesting the idea of escaping Earth and seeking refuge in space.
When sentient life-forms are all around your face
When advanced life forms are all around, perhaps suggesting awareness of extraterrestrial life.
This song's for other ones
Reiteration of dedicating the song to others, mirroring the opening line.
From the arctic to Farallones
Similar to line 2, extending the dedication to various locations.
Can anyone help you find your way
Repeating the query about finding guidance or direction.
I really don't think it's our place
Reaffirmation of doubt about humanity's role in providing guidance.
This ghost, It is alive
Repetition of the haunting and active nature of a ghostly presence.
That you feel when you hear inside
Reiterating the emotional impact of something heard internally.
Every single other day it's news
Continuation of the regularity of distressing news about anticipated loss.
About how we're going to lose you
Continuing the theme of impending loss due to a specific issue or circumstance.
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