Dark Side of The Moon
Chris Staples Lyrics
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The only way that I can
I'm just replacing a man that came before me
One day the world is going to see
Another man replacing me
That's just the way it's gotta be
It's always been that way
On the dark side of the moon
On the dark side of the moon
I wanna love you
I wanna pass it on
I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone
I wanna know you
While we have the time
'Cus that's all I got to leave behind
I wanna love you
I wanna pass it on
I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone
I wanna know you
While we have the time
'Cus that's all we got to leave behind
On the dark side of the moon
On the dark side of the moon
And when you stumble
You look the other way
And when you're riding high
Oh Lord, when you're riding high
They don't expect you to stay
I wanna love you
I wanna pass it on
I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone
I wanna know you
While we have the time
'Cus that's all I got to leave behind
I wanna love you
I wanna pass it on
I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone
I wanna know you
While we have the time
'Cus that's all we got to leave behind
On the dark side of the moon
On the dark side of the moon
The song "Dark Side of the Moon" by Chris Staples is about the inevitability of change and the importance of love in leaving behind a positive legacy. The first verse speaks to the idea that we are all replaceable and that someone else will one day take our place, just as we have taken the place of others before us. It's a reminder that life is fleeting and that everything is temporary, but it also implies that the legacy we leave behind is important. The chorus repeats the title of the song, "On the dark side of the moon," emphasizing the idea that even though we may feel isolated or alone in the world, we are all connected and will eventually experience the same fate.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of love and giving back to others while we still can. The repetition of "I wanna love you / I wanna pass it on / I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone" emphasizes the idea that love is something we can give endlessly, and that it is what we ultimately leave behind. The line "that's all I got to leave behind" takes on a more emotional tone, driving home the idea that everything else is temporary and that love is the most enduring legacy we can leave. The final verse touches on the idea that life is unpredictable, and that even when we are at our highest points, we may not be able to stay there forever. It's an acknowledgement that we are all human and fallible, and that life is ultimately beyond our control.
"Dark Side of the Moon" is a poignant song that encourages listeners to think about the way they are living their lives and the legacy they are leaving behind. It's a reminder that no matter how isolated or alone we may feel, we are all connected through the human experience and our shared mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna tell you a story
The singer desires to articulate a message to the listener.
The only way that I can
Singing is the only mode of communication available to the singer.
I'm just replacing a man that came before me
The singer is occupying the space once filled by another person.
One day the world is going to see
The singer anticipates a moment in the future when his presence will be acknowledged.
Another man replacing me
The same fate that fell upon the previous occupant of the space is likely to fall upon the singer.
That's just the way it's gotta be
It is inevitable for men to be replaced by others in the future.
It's always been that way
History is full of instances where men were replaced by other men.
I wanna love you
The singer wants to express affection towards the listener.
I wanna pass it on
The singer aims to spread love further.
I wanna give and give 'til it's all gone
The singer wants to donate love without end.
I wanna know you
The singer would like to discover more about the listener.
While we have the time
The singer recognizes the limited span of life.
'Cus that's all I got to leave behind
The only legacy the singer can pass on is their love that they shared with the listener.
'Cus that's all we got to leave behind
The only legacy the singer and the listener can leave behind is the love that they share.
And when you stumble
When the listener faces challenges,
You look the other way
they are prone to ignore the issue altogether.
And when you're riding high
When the listener is doing well in life,
Oh Lord, when you're riding high
the listener is not expected to stay in that state for an extended period.
They don't expect you to stay
Doing well is not meant to be permanent.
On the dark side of the moon
This phrase serves as a metaphor for an unknown, mysterious reality.
On the dark side of the moon
The phrase is repeated to emphasize the longevity of the feelings being expressed.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Always On My Mind
I think is should be paperback and in Penguin paperback book.