You cannot eat money, oh no

“The Seed” by Norwegian singer AURORA is characterized by her signature ethereal and haunting sound.  AURORA’s sound in “The Seed” might be described as a sweet mix of The Knife, Sia and Enya.

The lyrics delve into themes of personal growth, self-acceptance, and the power of the human spirit. “The Seed” addresses issues such as conservation and anti-materialism in a way reminiscent of the activism of the 1970s.

Aurora

“The Seed” features a blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, with Aurora’s voice soaring over a bed of pulsing beats and atmospheric synths. The song’s chorus is particularly striking, with Aurora’s vocals building to a crescendo as she repeats the refrain “You can’t eat money”. The contrast between the softness of the verses and the anthemic chorus is distinctive.

“The Seed” can be interpreted as a call to embrace one’s own unique identity and to nurture the seed of potential within oneself.  The song’s message of self-acceptance and self-love is both personal and universal, resonating with anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world or to live up to their full potential.

“The Seed” stands as a powerful reminder of the resilience and beauty of the human spirit, and our inescapable connection to nature and our physical environment.

The Seed Lyrics

Just like the seed,
I don’t know where to go.
Through dirt and shadow, I grow.
I’m reaching light through the struggle.
Just like the seed,
I’m chasing the wonder.
I unravel myself,
All in slow motion.

You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no,
Oh no…

Suffocate me…
So my tears can be rain.
I will water the ground where I stand.
So the flowers can grow back again.
‘Cause just like the seed
Everything wants to live.
We are burning our fingers,
But we learn and forgive.

You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no,
Oh no…

Feed me sunlight, feed me air,
In a place where nothing matters.
Feed me truth and feed me prayer, (dancing around a shooting star)
And every cell remembers.
Feed me sunlight, feed me air, (that have taken us this far)
I see images of killer whales.
Feed me truth and feed me prayers. (sleeping in a desert trail)
Dreaming of a parallel world where nothing ever hurts.
Dreaming of a parallel world where nothing ever hurts.

You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
You cannot eat money, oh no.
When the last tree has fallen,
And the rivers are poisoned.
You cannot eat money, oh no,
Oh no.

written by AURORA