The Line
Axel Rudi Pell Lyrics
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In the cold and windy city
When the candle fades away
Another morning
And the Sun's shining pretty
You can watch the children play
And it cries for you and I
And We can't find the reason for calling
(But) there's a new place to see
Another world for you and me
(And) one can hear the bell which will be tolling
Tolling
They crossed the line
See the light, it shines
They crossed the line
Heaven or Hell, who will decide?
What's coming after
The curse of wrath and agony
Oh Lord, please help us find our way
(We) tried to get out
Of the last light of eternity
But we couldn't get away
(But) there's a hole in the sky
(When) it cries for you and I
(When) we can't find the reason for dreaming
(But) there's a new place to see
Another world for you and me
(And) one can hear the bell which will be tolling
They crossed the line
See the light, it shines
They crossed the line
Heaven or Hell, who will decide?
Oooh, oooh!
Oooh, oooh!
They crossed the line
They crossed the line
Touching the heaven
Burning in Hell
Cast away, cast away
Cast away the spell
Oooh, oooh, yeeeah!
They crossed the line
Can't you see the light shines
Cast away, cast away
Oooh, oooh, [they] crossed the line
The song “The Line” by Axel Rudi Pell is reflective and evocative, describing the experience of being alone at night in a cold, windy city. The lyrics suggest that life is full of unknowns, represented by the hole in the sky that cries without reason. The song explores the concept of crossing a line, metaphorical boundaries that are unknown until they have been crossed, represented through the imagery of light and the dichotomy of heaven or hell. The lyrics suggest that while we can try to escape the darkness and uncertainty of life, we cannot always find our way.
The song is uplifting in that it suggests the possibility of discovering a new place or world, as well as the power of hearing a bell, representing a call to action or a reminder of what’s important. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of crossing the line and facing the unknown.
Overall, “The Line” by Axel Rudi Pell is a powerful exploration of the human experience and the quest for meaning and purpose. It suggests that life is full of uncertainty, but that there is always a new opportunity for growth and discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone at night
Being in solitude during the nighttime
In the cold and windy city
Describing the environment in which the singer is alone
When the candle fades away
When the light that was guiding the singer diminishes
Another morning
A new day begins
And the Sun's shining pretty
Nature is thriving, and everything seems beautiful
You can watch the children play
Observing the innocence and freedom of children
(But) there's a hole in the sky
There's a void or emptiness that neither protagonist nor the audience can fill
And it cries for you and I
The emptiness affects both the artist and the audience
And we can't find the reason for calling
We don't understand why we're feeling this way
(But) there's a new place to see
There's another opportunity to experience something different
Another world for you and me
A different experience awaits the singer and the audience
(And) one can hear the bell which will be tolling
A foreshadowing of a tragic end that awaits the artist and the audience
They crossed the line
Leaving behind the comfort zone of familiarity and stepping into a new territory
See the light, it shines
The new experience brings hope and enlightenment
Heaven or Hell, who will decide?
Unsure whether the new reality will be a blessing or a curse
What's coming after
The unknown future
The curse of wrath and agony
The negative consequences that may result from the choices made
Oh Lord, please help us find our way
Asking for divine guidance to navigate through the uncertain future
(We) tried to get out
Attempting to escape a situation
Of the last light of eternity
The final moments of existence
But we couldn't get away
Failing to escape the inevitable conclusion
(But) there's a new place to see
Continuing to have a chance for a different experience
(When) it cries for you and I
The emptiness still affects both protagonist and audience alike
(When) we can't find the reason for dreaming
We're struggling to determine the purpose of our aspirations
(And) one can hear the bell which will be tolling
The foreshadowed tragedy is creeping closer
Touching the heaven
Being close to the divine
Burning in Hell
Enduring painful and harsh circumstances
Cast away, cast away
Breaking free from constraints
Cast away the spell
Rejecting illusions or false perceptions
They crossed the line
Stepping out of the familiar and into unknown territories
Can't you see the light shines
The new reality brings light and hope
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AXEL RUDI PELL
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