Drawn inexorably into the vortex of mass success, 1927 swiftly lost control, playing out a familiar rock tune: the group's second album, The Other Side, failed to match the sales of its predecessor and 1927 gradually slipped from view even as it began to buckle under the strain of touring.
Today, Eric Weideman is living in Perth maintaining a solo career and reforms 1927 every now and then.
Why?
1927 Lyrics
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Who had a dream of a new world
No more empty words
Just simple human feelings
He'd lie awake at night and dream
Of a new age fantasy something to believe in
Why? won't somebody tell me why
To see the greatest dream will never die
In the eyes of every child
Once there was a man who dreamed of hope
In a fair world everyone had rights
Like each and every other
He'd lie away and dream of peace
In a good world, what could be
No more than we can wonder
Why? won't somebody tell me why
Doesn't anybody take the time to try
To see the greatest dream will never die
In the eyes of every child
Once there was a man who had a dream
Of a new world all the people free
And every life had meaning
Some may say the dreams
Are the gold in a rainbow
But if we never took the time to dream
We'd never find the answer
Why? won't somebody tell me why
Doesn't anybody take the time to try
To see the greatest dream will never die
In the eyes of every child
Why? won't somebody tell me why
Doesn't anybody take the time to try
To see the greatest dream will never die
In the eyes of every child
Once there was a man
Who had a dream of a new world
Thank God some people take the time to dream
The lyrics to 1927's song "Why?" convey the longing for a better world and the frustration of why that dream hasn't been realized. The singer of the song is a man who dreams of a new world, where empty words are replaced with genuine human emotions. He yearns for a new age fantasy, something to believe in and hold onto.
The lyrics emphasize the singer's plea for someone to tell him why this dream has not been pursued. He questions why nobody takes the time to try and understand the importance of this dream, to recognize that it will never die in the eyes of every child. The man's dream revolves around hope, fairness, and equal rights for everyone. He dreams of a world where peace prevails and every life has meaning.
The song suggests that dreams, like the dreams of this man, are essential in the pursuit of a better world. It implies that dreams are the driving force behind finding answers and solutions to the problems we face. The final line acknowledges and appreciates those who do take the time to dream, grateful for their influence on shaping a new world.
Overall, "Why?" reflects on the human desire for a more compassionate and just world, where dreams can be fulfilled and meaningful lives can be lived.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a man
There existed a certain individual
Who had a dream of a new world
That individual possessed a vision of a different society
No more empty words
No longer would mere words be devoid of substance
Just simple human feelings
Only genuine emotions from fellow human beings
He'd lie awake at night and dream
During sleepless nights, he would envision
Of a new age fantasy something to believe in
An idealistic concept of a period in the future that instilled faith
Why? won't somebody tell me why
Please, can someone provide an explanation?
Doesn't anybody take the time to try
Is there no one willing to devote effort towards understanding?
To see the greatest dream will never die
To comprehend that the ultimate aspiration shall endure
In the eyes of every child
From the perspective of each innocent youth
Once there was a man who dreamed of hope
A man once envisioned a future filled with optimism
In a fair world everyone had rights
A world characterized by equity and universal entitlements
Like each and every other
Similar to all individuals without exception
He'd lie away and dream of peace
He would spend countless hours dreaming of tranquility
In a good world, what could be
Imagining the possibilities in an ideal existence
No more than we can wonder
Nothing beyond our capacity to ponder
Once there was a man who had a dream
There was a particular individual who possessed an aspiration
Of a new world all the people free
A vision of a liberated society for all individuals
And every life had meaning
Where every existence held inherent significance
Some may say the dreams
It is possible that certain people argue that aspirations
Are the gold in a rainbow
Are akin to the precious treasure within a rainbow
But if we never took the time to dream
However, if we fail to allocate time for envisioning
We'd never find the answer
We would forever be unable to discover the solution
Thank God some people take the time to dream
Fortunately, there are individuals who do invest effort in dreaming
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GARRY ALLAN FROST, ERIC PETER WEIDEMAN
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