So Gently We Go

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About So Gently We Go

"So Gently We Go" is a song by Canadian rock band I Mother Earth, released as a single from their debut studio album, Dig. The song reached #1 on Canada's CANCON chart.


Year:
1993
7:04
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Fill my head with your nonsense 
You breathe my breath 'till I turn red
Close your eyes try to follow me
If you close your eyes you can become me
You can park your shoes on my front step
Then gently walk barefoot through my sunken chest
I'll shade my eyes from the burning sun
But feel confident 'cause we're as bold as love
And laughter

Wake me up when the day is late 
So I can watch the sunset and go back to bed
And dream so real the fantastic state
Psychodramatic means to uncertain ends
I'll scare you blind with my confidence
As cool as Jesus and his twelve best friends
The reason we can do these things is that the Earth has told of an outrageous spring....
Remembered

We'll meet for breakfast in the sunroom
The feeling in my soul as sweet as good perfume
Leave your sex at the door come in 
There's ecstasy for all, no need to leave your name
Pirouettes we will make in game
On the ceiling movies of our lives will play
The reason we can do these things 
Is that our minds are clouded 
And we can't see straight

Maybe I've played my part
But it's a players art 
Me and my friends we were all just living... playing
I've heard the sound that silence makes
And I realize the world can break 
From the inside out and outside in 
On a breath of wind

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I Mother Earth

I Mother Earth, or IME, is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band was at the peak of its popularity in the mid-to-late 1990s. On January 24, 2012, the band ended an eight-year hiatus with an announcement on their official website. more »

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Written by: ANDREW P KOSHOWSKI, CHRISTOPHER KOSHOWSKI, EDWIN C GHAZAL, FRANZ J MASINI

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"So Gently We Go" falls broadly into the rock genre, specifically aligning with the post-grunge, alternative rock and psychedelic rock sub-genres.
Release Year
The song was part of the album “Dig”, which was released by I Mother Earth in 1993.
Critical Reception
Despite not being one of the most recognized songs of I Mother Earth, it was generally well received by critics for its melancholy melody and thoughtful lyrics.
Songwriters
The song was written by all band members including Jagori Tanna, Christian Tanna, Edwin Ghazal, and Franz Masini, showcasing a collaborative effort.
Band Lineup
At the time this song was recorded, the band comprised of Edwin Ghazal on vocals, Jagori Tanna on guitars, Bruce Gordon on bass, and Christian Tanna on drums.
Album Success
"Dig" where "So Gently We Go" appears, was certified platinum and signaled the commercial breakthrough for I Mother Earth.
Music Video
The song has a conceptual music video that includes imagery of the band members playing their instruments in surreal natural scenarios.
Live Performances
"So Gently We Go" has been performed live by the band several times and continues to be part of their setlist for live performances.
Radio airplay
Despite not being released as a single, the song received significant airplay on Canadian rock radios, bolstering the popularity of the band.
Song Length
"So Gently We Go" is one of the longer songs on the "Dig" album, clocking in at over seven minutes.
Lyric Interpreting
The song's lyrics contain vivid imagery and deep metaphor, widely open to interpretation. Elements of introspection, longing, and a gentle approach to life and decisions are frequently inferred.
Signature Sound
The song marks the emergence of I Mother Earth's characteristic sound, characterized by complex drumming, heavy guitars, percussion, and psychedelic influences.

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