Bloodlines
Eternal Echoes: Unveiling the Profound Meaning of 'Bloodlines' by Kev Carmody
Lyrics
We walked this land, from the time of the Dreaming….when the Wind,
We have inhabited this land since the time of the Dreaming, a period in Indigenous Australian mythology; the Wind, the Tree, the Mountain, and the Sea Waters were not yet our tangible reality.
the Tree, the Mountain, the Sea Waters
These natural elements - Wind, Tree, Mountain, and Sea Waters - are significant in the context of our connection to the land.
Were not yet our reality
During the Dreaming, these elements were not yet part of our everyday reality.
We come from the cradle of the cosmos
We originate from the cradle of the cosmos, suggesting a deep and ancient connection to the universe.
To
Our ultimate destination, to which we will return.
Which
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of life, underlining the inevitability of returning to the cosmic origins.
We
-Shall
-Return
-Our Mother….the Earth
Referring to the Earth as our Mother, highlighting the sacred connection and dependence on the land.
Bestows on us
The Earth provides us with the necessities for survival.
The fruits of our sustinance
The Earth's gifts sustain us, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between humans and the environment.
In our veins….run the Waters
Symbolizing the lifeblood that connects us to the Waters, essential for life.
The Seasons
Highlighting the influence of natural cycles and the changing seasons on our existence.
The Sun….The Moon
Acknowledging the celestial bodies, the Sun and the Moon, as integral aspects of our being.
The sap of the Tree
The essence and life force represented by the sap of the Tree.
The rock of the Mountain
The enduring and solid nature of our connection to the rock of the Mountain.
The chill of the Winter Wind
Conveying the harshness and endurance through the chill of the Winter Wind.
Our Spirit….
Our spiritual essence, deeply intertwined with the natural elements.
Is forever
Our spirit is eternal, suggesting a timeless connection to the land and cosmos.
This is
Stating the significance and permanence of our connection to the land.
Our
Emphasizing the collective and shared nature of this connection, signifying a common heritage.
Bloodline!
Summing up the profound connection as our Bloodline, underscoring the importance and depth of the relationship to the land and cosmos.
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