Gaia
Olivia Newton-John · Gaia-One Woman's Journey [1997]
I gave you shelter - what have you done?
Your heart's in turmoil - my world's in pain
I need to turn you back home again
I am a woman - I am the rain
And like your father - I feel betrayed
What you are doing - can be undone
You know the answers - tell everyone
Respect me, respect me
I need you to protect me
For it is you not me
Whose fate's in jeopardy
Respect me, respect me
I need you to protect me
For it is you not me
That's the part you fail to see
I am the forest - now I'm a tree
The air is dirty - I cannot breathe
My streams run empty - my tears run dry
My children call me - don't let us die
Repeat Chorus
I love my children and I've been your home
But I'll survive this - if I'm alone
I'm a survivor - but you will be gone
Let's start a new world - from this day on
Repeat Chorus
Gaia
Gaia serves as the title track for Olivia Newton-John's 1997 album, Gaia-One Woman's Journey. The recording reflects a distinct shift in the artist's musical direction during this era, moving toward a more introspective and spiritually charged sound. As the centerpiece of the project, the song underscores themes of personal evolution and connection to the natural world that defined the album's concept. Newton-John's performance on this track showcases her enduring vocal warmth and ability to convey deep emotion through her phrasing. The work stands as a significant song in her extensive discography, highlighting her continued exploration of new sonic landscapes well into the late 1990s. It remains a notable example of her willingness to experiment with atmospheric production and meaningful subject matter throughout her long career.