Finale
Anthony Rapp Adam Pascal Jesse L. Martin Idina Menzel Daphne Rubin-Vega & Fredi Walker Lyrics
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What?
A leap of mooo
She's back
Oh my god
And I swear Angel was there and she looked good
And she said
"Turn around, girlfriend, and listen to that boy's song"
She's drenched
Her fever's breaking
There is no future
There is no past
Thank God this moment's not the last
There's only us
There's only this
Forget regret or life is yours to miss
No other road no other way
No day but today
I can't control
My destiny
I trust my soul
My only goal is just to be
Without you
The hand gropes
The ear hears
The pulse beats
Life goes on
But I'm gone
'Cause I die
Without you
I die without you
I die without you
I die without you
I die without you
I die without you
No day but today
The lyrics to the song Finale by Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Daphne Rubin-Vega & Fredi Walker are a culmination of an emotional rollercoaster of the events that the characters have faced in the musical, Rent. The first verse is a reference to the character Maureen, who jumps over the moon as part of her performance art. Angel, who has passed away, appears to the character and tells her to listen to a boy's song.
The chorus speaks about the theme of living in the moment and letting go of regrets because the present is all that matters. The characters have faced a lot in their lives and the uncertainty of the future and regrets from the past can hold them back, but they are reminded that they have each other and the present moment is all they have. The last verse is a heartbreaking realization that life goes on without their loved ones who have passed away, and they cannot control their destiny or what happens in life.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reminder to live in the present and cherish the moments you have with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I jumped over the moon
I made a huge accomplishment that was difficult, but I overcame it
A leap of mooo
I took a big jump like a cow, and it was something to celebrate
She's back
Someone who was missing is now returned, and it is exciting news
I was in a tunnel, heading for this warm, white light
I felt lost and confused, but then saw a light that gave me hope and comfort
Oh my god
A phrase exclaimed in shock or surprise
And I swear Angel was there and she looked good
I had a vivid experience where I saw a person who has passed away and they looked well
"Turn around, girlfriend, and listen to that boy's song"
Someone is giving advice to a friend to pay attention to the message of a particular song
She's drenched
Someone is completely soaked with water
Her fever's breaking
Someone who was sick is experiencing a relief from their illness
There is no future
There is no past
Thank God this moment's not the last
We can't predict the future or change the past, so we should cherish and appreciate the current moment
There's only us
There's only this
Forget regret or life is yours to miss
We only have ourselves and the present, so we shouldn't dwell on past mistakes or we risk losing out on life
No other road no other way
No day but today
There is no other path in life and no time to waste, so we must live in the present moment
I can't control
My destiny
I trust my soul
My only goal is just to be
I cannot change what is meant to be, but I can rely on my inner voice and strive to live authentically
Without you
The hand gropes
The ear hears
The pulse beats
Life goes on
But I'm gone
'Cause I die
Without you
Without someone, life does continue, but it is not the same or as fulfilling
I die without you
I die without you
I die without you
I die without you
Reinforcing the strong connection and need for the person being addressed
No day but today
We shouldn't wait for tomorrow or put things off, but instead live our lives to the fullest in the present
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan D. Larson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheMissingLink1
Crying. Over the music and the fact that Taye Diggs hasn’t aged a day since 96.
@rsaund61
Was this 1996?? Wow! How have the years past!! Love the song!!
@Fundipped13
Looked like he was crying a bit at the end there too lol
@ariefraiser140
Vampire
@Jonah-Hosein
Black don't crack
@aarongilmore1254
I did not see taye diggs or Wilson Jermaine Heredia did I miss them?
@cche16
the last lady came in swinging and took over. she killed it.
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