Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Maize” by Wovenhand
“Maize” by Wovenhand seems to be a very personal exploration of faith and belief. The narrator speaks of their own struggles with understanding and accepting God’s love, and their doubt in being faithful. The somber tone of the song and the steady beats of the drums make it feel like a solemn, yet resolute reflection on the nature of life and the challenges of living a faithful life.
The line, “I can’t hear you, I’m crying out” speaks of a deep need to hear and feel God’s presence. Despite the feeling that God may not be listening and a fear that solitude is the only answer, something else is sung in the chorus: a plea for understanding and a yearning for reassurance that God is there. The repetition of the lines “All for love, all for love” conveys a strong conviction and hope that alone, there is no other way and that, in this love, lies the secret to carrying on.
The narrator finds a sort of peace in “gnawing on the sweet cob” of maize and recognizes that, despite struggles, God’s presence is still near and, in the end, the narrative is ultimately one of submission. Maize, in many cultures, is seen as a symbol of motherhood, tenderness, and fertility, and serves as a reminder of the divine love that always surrounds us. In the end, the choice is ours whether or not to accept this love—God will always be there, with or without us.