Melancholy
Melancholy in the Age of Kali: Earth's Lamentation and Cosmic Sorrow
Lyrics
My mother the cow who still feeds me now is being tortured
Refers to the mistreatment of the earth, symbolized as a cow, whose resources are exploited, leading to suffering.
Her son the bull who the fields should plough is being slaughtered
Highlights the destruction of the natural environment, portraying the bull (son of the earth) as a victim of slaughter due to human actions.
The human child in the womb who is never born for being unwanted
Addresses the tragedy of abortion, describing an unborn child in the womb facing the cruel fate of being unwanted.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Expresses a sense of sorrow or sadness in the current era, specifically mentioning the Age of Kali, a concept from Hindu philosophy representing a time of deterioration and discord.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Reiterates the theme of melancholy in the Age of Kali.
Kali Kali
Repetition of "Kali Kali" reinforces the reference to the Age of Kali, emphasizing the prevailing negativity.
My mother, the earth, man treats like dirt, her resources being exhausted
Draws attention to the exploitation of the earth's resources, likening it to mistreatment, emphasizing human negligence.
Ant-like astronauts, of the human race, scratch and scar the moon's beautiful face
Compares human activities to ants scratching and scarring the moon, depicting the destructive impact of space exploration on celestial bodies.
My brother, the sun, he still shines on
Personifies the sun as a brother, indicating its enduring presence despite the challenges faced by the earth.
He'll continue to shine for some time to come
Assures that the sun will continue shining for some time, suggesting hope despite the prevailing melancholy.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Reiterates the theme of melancholy, specifically mentioning the Age of Kali.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Reaffirms the prevailing sadness in the Age of Kali.
Kali Kali
Repetition of "Kali Kali" intensifies the focus on the Age of Kali and the associated sorrow.
Lamentation Lamentation Lamentation (repeat)
Repetition of "Lamentation" emphasizes the theme of mourning and grief.
Heavenly Father still waters the grains
References a divine figure, Heavenly Father, nurturing the earth's resources (grains), juxtaposed with tears falling as rain, possibly indicating a sense of sadness or divine displeasure.
Seems like tears fall as it rains
Describes rain as tears, suggesting a connection between natural phenomena and emotional states.
Little boy blue come blow on your horn
Alludes to the nursery rhyme "Little Boy Blue," incorporating elements of nature (sheep, cows) and possibly expressing a call for attention or intervention.
The sheeps in the meadow the cows in the corn
Continues the imagery from the nursery rhyme, depicting a pastoral scene with animals in the meadow and cornfield.
Oh sweet friend of mine from an ancient nursery rhyme
Addresses a "sweet friend" from an ancient nursery rhyme, suggesting a connection to tradition and the passage of time.
From a distant land once upon a time
Refers to a distant land and a bygone era, reinforcing the theme of nostalgia or longing for a better time.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Repeats the theme of melancholy in the Age of Kali.
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Reiterates the prevailing sadness in the Age of Kali.
Kali Kali
Repetition of "Kali Kali" underscores the focus on the Age of Kali and its associated melancholy.
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