Simi 2008
Mars
Anna and the Barbies Lyrics
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in the world we used to know
nothing happens by surprise
if there's a plot you thought you wrote alone
-think twice!
your life long been written finalised
ladies and gentlemen!
in front and at the end
you might be laughing now
but you'll be crying in the end...'all the world
is a stage, men and women are merely players...
...have their exits and entrances..acts beeing seven ages'...
'either for tragedy, comedy....
tragical-historical, pastoral-comical
tragical-comical-historical-pastoral'...all on human nature!
'ripeness is all' 'purification of th e soul'
'the purpose of playing hold as t'were
mirror up to nature!'
chorus:
see the world is just a stage,
and your life is just a page
smile! your play is on tonight-tonight-tonight!!
and if she thinks, that you're alright,
even thalia will cry - all rise!
the show's about to start!!!
swing 2:
'to be or not to be, to be or not to be'
to be or what to be?
i wasn't asked - i've got to be the one to be -
without a question -meant to be
locked and dropped into this truck, 'be
trapped in every trapp, and end up
robbed in every robbery....
'i dare do all, that may become a man'
'eternal providence justify, the ways of god to man'
though 'there shall i end (just) where i did begin'
cause 'when i fall, i fall like lucifer, never to hope again'...
The lyrics of Anna and the Barbies' song Mars explore the notion that life is like a stage play, where everything is predetermined and scripted. The verse suggests that in the world we used to know, nothing happens by surprise and even the plot that we think we wrote alone is not as it seems. The line "your life long been written finalised" implies that our lives have already been predetermined and there is no escaping our fate.
The swing 1 section introduces the idea that life is like a stage performance, with men and women being mere players. The quotes from Shakespeare's plays highlight the different genres of plays and the various roles that human nature encompasses. The phrases "ripeness is all" and "purification of the soul" suggest that the purpose of playing is to reflect and understand human nature better.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the world is just a stage, and our lives are like pages in a play. It encourages us to smile and embrace our role, as our play is about to start. The reference to Thalia, the Greek muse of comedy, crying indicates that even the comedic aspects of life can have poignant moments. The line "all rise" signifies that the show is about to begin and we should be prepared for what lies ahead.
In the swing 2 section, the lyrics allude to the famous "to be or not to be" soliloquy from Shakespeare's Hamlet. It reflects the internal struggle of deciding one's purpose and existence. The line "i've got to be the one to be" emphasizes the individual's agency in defining their own identity, even though they might feel trapped and robbed in every situation. The mention of Lucifer's fall symbolizes a loss of hope and a sense of despair.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mars" explore the concept of life as a scripted play, where our roles and destinies are predetermined. It highlights the different aspects of humanity and encourages us to embrace our roles with a smile, regardless of the challenges we face.
Line by Line Meaning
in the world we used to know
In the familiar world we once knew
nothing happens by surprise
Every event is predetermined and expected
if there's a plot you thought you wrote alone
If you believe you have control over your own destiny
think twice!
Reconsider your assumptions
your life long been written finalised
Your life's course has already been determined and concluded
ladies and gentlemen!
Attention, everyone!
in front and at the end
At the beginning and the conclusion
you might be laughing now
You may find amusement in the present
but you'll be crying in the end...
But you will experience sorrow eventually
'all the world is a stage, men and women are merely players...
Everyone plays a role on Earth, like actors in a play
...have their exits and entrances..acts being seven ages'...
They have their entrances into life and exits from it, progressing through different stages
'either for tragedy, comedy....
Whether for tragedy or comedy
tragical-historical, pastoral-comical
Tragic, historical, pastoral, comical
tragical-comical-historical-pastoral'...all on human nature!
In various combinations, all depicting aspects of human nature
'ripeness is all' 'purification of the soul'
Maturity is everything, the cleansing of one's soul
'the purpose of playing hold as t'were mirror up to nature!'
The purpose of performing is to reflect the truth about humanity
see the world is just a stage,
Understand that the world is like a theater
and your life is just a page
And your life is merely a part of the larger story
smile! your play is on tonight-tonight-tonight!!
Be joyful! Your performance is happening tonight, right now!
and if she thinks, that you're alright,
And if she believes that you are acceptable
even Thalia will cry - all rise!
Even the muse of comedy will shed tears - everyone stand up!
the show's about to start!!!
The performance is about to begin!
'to be or not to be, to be or not to be'
To exist or not to exist, to choose one's fate
to be or what to be?
Should one exist, and if so, in what form?
i wasn't asked - i've got to be the one to be -
I didn't have a say - I have no choice but to exist
without a question -meant to be
Without any doubt - destined to exist
locked and dropped into this truck, 'be
Confined and compelled into this existence
trapped in every trap, and end up
Ensnared in every situation, ultimately
robbed in every robbery....
Deprived in every act of theft
'i dare do all, that may become a man'
I am willing to do anything that shows my true nature as a human being
'eternal providence justify, the ways of god to man'
God's eternal plan justifies the actions and experiences of humankind
though 'there shall I end (just) where I did begin'
Although I will ultimately return to where I began
cause 'when I fall, I fall like Lucifer, never to hope again'...
Because when I fail, I fail like Lucifer, losing all hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Pásztor Anna, Pásztor Sámuel
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