Viva La Liberty
Arno Carstens Lyrics


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I battle bearfoot
You are riding on a window
The quieting night
Ghost of a theory
Riddle us this
Keep on waiting
On goes the gong
The never-ending song
The never-ending song
Somehow, somehow the truth is evading
Somehow, somewhere the truth is explaining
Embrace life like a baby
In the beauty we find a diamond
It's hidden like a misfit
Viva La Liberty
Somewhere someone the question transpires
So there's a song for every occasion
Under our spells playing creators
There's a rainbow of frustration
Embrace life like a baby
In the beauty we find a diamond
It's hidden like a misfit
Viva La Liberty
Embrace life like a baby
Viva La Liberty
It's hidden like a misfit




In the beauty we find a diamond
Viva La Liberty...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Arno Carstens's song Viva La Liberty seem to be a collection of thoughts and images that don't necessarily connect to form a coherent story or message. Instead, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world that is both mysterious and alluring, with hints of darkness and danger lurking just beneath the surface. The opening lines, "I battle bearfoot / You are riding on a window," suggest a sense of conflict or struggle, with the singer facing some kind of challenge while someone else (presumably the listener) watches from a distance. From there, the lyrics jump around to a variety of different ideas and themes, including the "quieting night," a "never-ending song," and the idea of embracing life like a baby.


Overall, the lyrics to Viva La Liberty seem to be about exploring the mysteries of life and finding beauty in unexpected places. The repeated line "Viva La Liberty" is perhaps a celebration of freedom and the power to explore and discover new things, even when it is difficult or uncertain. The lyrics suggest that there are many questions and challenges in life, but that these can be overcome with a sense of curiosity, wonder, and openness.


Line by Line Meaning

I battle bearfoot
I confront challenges without any protection or armor, possibly indicating a willingness to take risks and face adversity directly.


You are riding on a window
You have found an unusual and unlikely way to move forward, possibly alluding to a creative or unconventional approach to life's obstacles.


The quieting night
The peace and stillness of nighttime, suggesting a moment of calm or introspection.


Ghost of a theory
A vague or incomplete idea or hypothesis, perhaps referencing the difficulty of explaining or proving something that is intangible or abstract.


Riddle us this
A cryptic or puzzling question or challenge, indicating a desire to explore and understand complex issues or ideas.


Keep on waiting
A sense of patience or perseverance, possibly relating to a hope or expectation for something to happen or change.


On goes the gong
A continuous and repetitive sound or theme, potentially indicating a cyclical or repetitive nature of life or existence.


The never-ending song
A similar idea to the previous line, suggesting a perpetual or infinite quality to something that may seem unchanging or repetitive.


Somehow, somehow the truth is evading
Despite efforts to seek or understand the truth, it remains elusive or difficult to grasp or express.


Somehow, somewhere the truth is explaining
Despite the previous line, there is still a sense that the truth can be uncovered or revealed, possibly with patience, persistence, or intuition.


Embrace life like a baby
To approach life with innocence, wonder, and curiosity, perhaps seeking to rediscover the pure and simple pleasures of existence.


In the beauty we find a diamond
By perceiving the beauty and wonder in our surroundings, we may discover something of great value or rarity, perhaps suggesting the importance of appreciation and gratitude.


It's hidden like a misfit
Something of value or significance may be overlooked or underestimated because it doesn't fit within our expectations or assumptions of what is valuable or desirable.


Viva La Liberty
A celebratory or exhortatory expression of freedom, independence, or individuality, perhaps urging listeners to embrace these ideals or fight for their preservation.


Somewhere someone the question transpires
A query or issue arises for someone, somewhere, indicating the universality of certain questions or problems that can transcend individual circumstances or cultures.


So there's a song for every occasion
An acknowledgment of the human impulse to express ourselves artistically and creatively, and the potential for music to reflect or commemorate various aspects of life.


Under our spells playing creators
An almost supernatural sense of the power of music to inspire and move us, and our potential as musicians or artists to shape and influence the world around us.


There's a rainbow of frustration
A colorful and varied spectrum of emotions, including frustration, that are part of the human experience, perhaps suggesting that difficult or challenging feelings are an essential part of personal growth and learning.




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