Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song after leaving my life and job in the city and moving to wilderness friendly Salt Spring Island
Song Description
the protagonist of the song identifies herself with Mother Earth, who is currently downtrodden by forces of greed and oppression. The protagonist believes she will ultimately prevail , by aligning herself with the invinceable Mother Earth.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Outraged, Enraged |
Subject |
Revolution, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
Blondie, The Eurythmics |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE 1
take what you can in double time
hold the world for a day
a fallowed field for your twisted mind
you too will rest in her clay
we bend and toil we've little choice
in deepest darkness I hear her voice
CHORUS
my power its my power
I'm here for you
relinquish your grip of terror
your time is through
VERSE 2
in every climate and in every age
I've dealt with you and your kind
clear cuts cruise missiles the latest rage
a current bain of our time
when all is conquered nowhere left to hide
I turn and listen for the coming tide
CHORUS
my power its my power
I'm here for you
relinquish your grip of terror
your time is through
VERSE 3
shackled I look up for the rising sun
I know it could be my last
I watch them grinning 'cause they think they've won
but they don't learn from the past
a day of glory a night of pain
turn to my captors I explain
CHORUS
my power its my power
I'm here for you
relinquish your grip of terror
your time is through