Heading For Tomorrow
Gamma Ray Lyrics
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But we don't know if we're near
Will we beg or steal or borrow?
Will we ever lose the fear?
Time has passed in the modern world
Where the madmen live and speak their word
Life in hand they deal with god
Put a trademark sign on everyone
God bless the children, freedom is their world
Freedom, freedom 'til they learn to obey
Here come the liars, reason is their name
Reason, reason, play a silly game
Where will the children go tomorrow?
Where will the children go tomorrow?
Is anybody there to claim
That he understands our human game?
We can make a prophecy
But we can't say what's going to be
Where are we going, and what is our aim?
Freedom, freedom that's locked inside our brains
So many answers, reason is their name
Reason, reason, the question will remain
Where will the children go tomorrow?
Where will the children go tomorrow?
Longing for the future
We never look back
We're heading for tomorrow
We look straight ahead, ooh
Ooh, where will the children go tomorrow, tomorrow
Where will the children go tomorrow, tomorrow?
There is a light
Ooh, I can see a light
Yeah, I can see a light
Oh, can you see the light?
It's shining for tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Hey you, hey you, hey you
Hey you, where do you go? Heading for tomorrow
Hey you, hey you, hey you
Hey you, where do you go? I'm heading for my life
Hey you, where do you go? Heading for tomorrow
Hey you, where do you go! I'm heading for my life
Hey you, where do you go? Heading for tomorrow
Hey you, where do you go? I'm heading for my life
When we are born, tell me what is our aim?
And what will be when society fails?
We are heading for tomorrow, we don't know if we are near
When we are gone, tell me what will remain?
And what will be when society fails?
We are heading for tomorrow but we don't know if we're near!
The lyrics to Gamma Ray’s “Heading for Tomorrow” express a sense of uncertainty and fear about the future as society moves forward. The first stanza refers to the unknowns that lie ahead, as the singer questions whether the future will be attained through honest or dishonest means, and whether fear will ever dissipate. The second stanza portrays the current state of society as one in which madmen hold the power and put their own stamp on everything, including people. Children, however, are free spirits who will soon need to learn obedience, as they eventually end up having to follow the rules set by society.
The chorus repeats the question, “Where will the children go tomorrow?” as a way to express concern for the future, not only for children, but for all of society. The song emphasizes the idea that nobody knows where society is heading, and the future is always uncertain. The third verse questions whether anyone can truly claim to understand the human game or make accurate predictions about the future of society. The song finishes off with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the questions that the singer has about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
We are heading for tomorrow
We are progressing towards the future
But we don't know if we're near
We are unsure of how close we are to our destination
Will we beg or steal or borrow?
We are uncertain about how we will achieve our goals
Will we ever lose the fear?
We wonder if we will ever overcome our fears
Time has passed in the modern world
The present time has changed due to technological advancements
Where the madmen live and speak their word
Individuals with unusual thoughts and ideas have a platform to express themselves
Life in hand they deal with god
People are responsible for their own lives and the consequences of their actions
Put a trademark sign on everyone
Individuality is being labeled and sold as a commodity
God bless the children, freedom is their world
Children should be free to live their lives without restrictions
Freedom, freedom 'til they learn to obey
Freedom should be given until a certain point when obedience is necessary
Here come the liars, reason is their name
People use fabricated reasons as justification for their actions
Reason, reason, play a silly game
Logical reasoning can be used to deceive and manipulate others
Where will the children go tomorrow?
What will be the future for the children?
Is anybody there to claim
Does anyone have an answer?
That he understands our human game?
Do we truly comprehend how the world works?
We can make a prophecy
We can predict the future
But we can't say what's going to be
We cannot determine the outcome with certainty
Where are we going, and what is our aim?
What is our goal and where is it leading us?
So many answers, reason is their name
There are many solutions, but the reasoning behind them may be flawed
The question will remain
The answer to the question is elusive
Longing for the future
We desire what the future holds
We never look back
We don't dwell on the past
We look straight ahead, ooh
We focus on the future
Where will the children go tomorrow, tomorrow
What will the future hold for the next generation?
There is a light
There is hope
Ooh, I can see a light
I am starting to feel hopeful
Yeah, I can see a light
My optimism is growing
Oh, can you see the light?
Are you also feeling hopeful?
It's shining for tomorrow
The light represents hope for the future
Hey you, hey you, hey you
Addressing someone
Hey you, where do you go? Heading for tomorrow
Asking where they are going in life
Hey you, where do you go? I'm heading for my life
Responding with their personal goals
When we are born, tell me what is our aim?
What is the purpose of our existence?
And what will be when society fails?
What will happen when the system breaks down?
We are heading for tomorrow, we don't know if we are near
We are moving forward to an unknown future
When we are gone, tell me what will remain?
What will be our legacy?
And what will be when society fails?
What will happen when the system breaks down?
We are heading for tomorrow but we don't know if we're near!
The future is uncertain
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kai Hansen
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