The Shape of Things to Come
Ambrose Slade Lyrics
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Rising up in the sky
There's a new voice
Crying without afraid to die
Let the old one
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
There are changes
Lying ahead on every road
There are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells made all fuzz up
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future's coming on now sweet and strong
And no-one gonna hold it back for long
There are young dreams
Crowding out old realities
Revolutions
Sweeping in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old one
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
Nothing can change the shape of things,
Nothing can change the shape of things,
Nothing can change the shape of things,
Nothing can change the shape of things,
Nothing can change the shape of things to come
The lyrics of Ambrose Slade's "The Shape of Things to Come" describe a hopeful message about the future despite the difficulties of the present. The song presents a view that there are major changes on the horizon that will bring new thoughts and dreams, revolutions and a fresh new age, and that these changes are already happening right now. The song also contrasts the old with the new, emphasizing that nothing can change the inevitable path of progress that is coming. The lyrics suggest that no matter what happens, the future is coming and it will be a force to be reckoned with.
The first two lines of the lyrics refer to the rising of a new sun and a new voice crying out without fear of dying. The lines provide a metaphor for the beginning of a new era and the birth of new ideas. The next stanza emphasizes the inevitability of change, where on every road there are signs of new thoughts that are ready to explode. The chorus emphasizes that nothing can change the shape of things to come, which means that the future is already set in motion and is bound to happen.
The rest of the song continues along the same themes, heralding the arrival of new dreams and revolution sweeping through society like a "fresh new breeze." The final stanza of the song repeats the message that nothing can change the shape of things to come. This is a powerful message of hope, implying that no matter what obstacles are in the way or how much resistance there is to change, the future will continue to unfold.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new sun
A new era is dawning
Rising up in the sky
It's becoming more apparent and visible
There's a new voice
A new message is being spread
Crying without afraid to die
This message is being passionately and fearlessly promoted
Let the old one
Don't pay attention to the old way of doing things
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
Ignore those who reject change
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The changes are inevitable and unstoppable
There are changes
The world is evolving
Lying ahead on every road
These changes are coming from all directions
There are new thoughts
People are having fresh ideas
Ready and waiting to explode
These ideas are full of potential and energy
When tomorrow is today
The future is already here
The bells made all fuzz up
There may be some confusion
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The changes are inevitable and unstoppable
The future's coming on now sweet and strong
The future is becoming more and more certain
And no-one gonna hold it back for long
The future cannot be stopped
There are young dreams
New generations have aspirations
Crowding out old realities
These aspirations are replacing outdated ways of life
Revolutions
Social change is happening
Sweeping in like a fresh new breeze
This change is refreshing and invigorating
Let the old one
Don't pay attention to outdated attitudes
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
Ignore those who resist change
Nothing can change the shape of things,
The changes are inevitable
Nothing can change the shape of things,
The changes are unstoppable
Nothing can change the shape of things,
The changes are going to happen
Nothing can change the shape of things,
The changes will define the future
Nothing can change the shape of things to come
The changes are unstoppable and will shape the future
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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