Things Will Never Be the Same Again
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Things will never be the same again
I close my eyes and remember
A place in the sun
Where we used to live
Now death is in my yard
It's sneaking around out there
Hoping that I step on out
It longs for me, and someday we
Will go downtown in his car
Ask someone who knew me
They will never be the same again
They tell their lies and something dies
Inside us all, it makes me cry
Even though I know
This ship will still sail on
Long after I'm gone
Gone...I'll be gone
In this world of wisdom
No one never really has a clue
They kill their lives every day
With what they say and what they do
But heaven knows I know
That the ship will still sail on
Long after I'm gone
Gone...I'll be gone
The lyrics of JJ's song "Things Will Never Be the Same Again" evoke a sense of loss and despair. The singer is reminiscing about a happier time in the past when the sun used to shine and life was less challenging. However, now the singer is burdened by the reality of death and the constant presence of it lurking in the yard. There is a feeling that the singer is resigned to their fate, as if death is waiting for them to make one misstep so it can claim them.
The second verse is a commentary on the human condition. It suggests that people are not fully aware of the impact their words and actions have on others. The lies that people tell can destroy something precious inside us all, leaving us with a feeling of emptiness and sorrow. The singer recognizes this but is unable to change the course of the ship of life. Despite the powerlessness the singer feels, they hold onto a glimmer of hope that the ship will keep sailing long after they are gone.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness in the face of life's challenges and the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Living next door to challenge
Being near to difficulties or obstacles that constantly disrupt or challenge one's life.
Things will never be the same again
The challenges faced will bring permanent change to one's life, making it impossible to go back to how things once were.
I close my eyes and remember
Taking a moment to reflect and reminisce on the past.
A place in the sun
A time or memory of happiness and contentment.
Where we used to live
A symbol of the past, which is now unreachable or unattainable.
Now death is in my yard
The presence of danger or death looms near, threatening to disrupt one's life.
It's sneaking around out there
The danger or death seems to be lurking or approaching stealthily.
Hoping that I step on out
The danger or death wishes for the person to expose themselves or take unnecessary risks, inviting disaster.
It longs for me, and someday we
The danger or death desires and anticipates the person's demise, and the inevitability of their meeting.
Will go downtown in his car
A metaphor for succumbing to death and leaving the world behind.
Ask someone who knew me
Suggesting that the changes brought on by the challenges faced have made the person unrecognizable to those who once knew them.
They will never be the same again
The changes are so profound that they cannot be undone, and will impact others as well.
They tell their lies and something dies
Others contribute to the situation by spreading falsehoods or unhelpful statements that further harm the person going through the challenges.
Inside us all, it makes me cry
The pain and suffering that come from facing difficulties affect everyone involved, and are deeply emotional.
Even though I know
Despite understanding the inevitability of change and the passage of time.
This ship will still sail on
Life will continue to move forward, regardless of one's individual circumstances.
Long after I'm gone
After the person has passed away, life will still go on and new challenges will arise.
In this world of wisdom
A sarcastic reference to the flawed nature of humans and their lack of true wisdom or understanding.
No one never really has a clue
People are often unaware or ignorant of what is truly important or valuable in life.
They kill their lives every day
People harm themselves and others by making choices that hurt them in the long run.
With what they say and what they do
The negative impact of words and actions, and how they can have long-lasting repercussions.
But heaven knows I know
A nod to the idea that a higher power or force may be aware of the person's struggles and offer guidance or support.
That the ship will still sail on
Life continues, despite the difficulties faced by individuals.
Long after I'm gone
A reminder that one's existence and impact are fleeting, and that life will continue with or without them.
Gone...I'll be gone
A statement of acceptance towards the inevitability of death, and the idea that life will continue without the person's presence.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.