Flume
Unveiling the Profound Essence of Maternal Love in Peter Gabriel's "Flume
Lyrics
I am my mother's only one
The singer identifies themselves as the only child of their mother.
It's enough
The singer feels that being their mother's only child is sufficient.
I wear my garment so it shows
The singer dresses in a way that reveals their emotions or inner state.
Now you know
The listener is now aware of the singer's emotional state due to their attire.
Only love is all maroon
Love is the predominant emotion, represented by the color maroon.
Gluey feathers on a flume
Symbolic imagery of sticky feathers on a stream, possibly indicating entanglement or emotional attachment.
Sky is womb and she's the moon
Metaphorically, the sky is a nurturing environment, and the mother is symbolized as the moon within it.
I am my mother on the wall, with us all
The singer sees themselves as a representation of their mother alongside everyone.
I move in water, shore to shore
The singer is fluid like water, moving consistently from one place to another.
Nothing's more
There's nothing more important or significant than the connection with the mother.
Only love is all maroon
Love remains the dominant emotion, still represented by the color maroon.
Lapping lakes like leery loons
Describes love as vast and fluid, likening it to expansive lakes and wary birds.
Leaving rope burns
Leaving behind marks or scars due to the intensity or passion of love.
Reddish rouge
A reference to the color red, possibly symbolizing passion, intensity, or emotional depth.
Only love is all maroon
Once again, highlighting the predominance of love as represented by the color maroon.
Gluey feathers on a flume
Reiterates the imagery of sticky feathers on a stream, indicating the persistence or entanglement of emotions.
Sky is womb and she's the moon
The sky is likened to a womb, with the mother symbolized as the nurturing moon.
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