The Final Countdown
Back Beach All Stars Lyrics
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But still it's farewell
And maybe we′ll come back,
To Earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
The final countdown
We′re heading for Venus and still we stand tall
Cause maybe they′ve seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found (to be found)
I'm sure that we′ll all miss her so.
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown oh, oh
It′s the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown (the final countdown oh)
It's the final countdown
We′re leaving together
The final countdown
We'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown (the final countdown oh)
It′s the final countdown
The Final Countdown is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe, but the interpretation below is for the cover by the Back Beach All Stars. The song is about a space journey that the band is taking, leaving Earth and heading towards Venus. The opening verses set the stage for the departure of the band, leaving Earth on a long journey with an uncertain future. The lyrics "maybe we'll come back, to Earth, who can tell?" indicate that the trip is dangerous and that they might not return. There is no one to blame for the decision to leave, and they accept that leaving the ground is necessary for them to move forward. The lyrics "will things ever be the same again?" suggest that they are not sure if they'll be able to return to their normal lives after such a daunting journey.
The song's chorus, "It's the final countdown," is an ode to the countdown that takes place before a spaceship is launched. The countdown creates tension and excitement, which is reflected in the tone of the song. The lyrics "We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall" infer that the band is confident and ready to face any challenges that come their way. They hope that their journey will be welcomed and that they'll receive a warm reception when they arrive. The vastness of space is emphasized in the lyrics "with so many light years to go and things to be found," which convey that they are on an open-ended adventure that could take them anywhere.
Overall, The Final Countdown is an optimistic song that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the willingness to take risks. It is a tribute to humanity's endless curiosity and the desire to explore new horizons.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together,
We're departing as a group,
But still it's farewell
Despite being together, we're saying goodbye,
And maybe we'll come back,
We might return someday,
To Earth, who can tell?
We can't predict what the future holds,
I guess there is no one to blame
No one is responsible for our leaving,
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
We're departing from Earth,
Will things ever be the same again?
We wonder if things will change when we're gone,
It's the final countdown
Our departure is imminent,
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
We're confident despite going to an unfamiliar place,
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
Perhaps they're expecting us and will greet us warmly,
With so many light years to go and things to be found (to be found)
We have a long journey ahead with much exploration to do,
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
We'll definitely miss Earth,
The final countdown oh, oh
We repeat that we're leaving soon,
It's the final countdown
We can't stress enough that our time is running out,
The final countdown
This countdown is the last one,
The final countdown (the final countdown oh)
We emphasize once again that this is the end,
We're leaving together
We'll be leaving as a group,
The final countdown
Our time on Earth is coming to an end,
We'll all miss her so
We'll certainly miss Earth,
It's the final countdown (the final countdown oh)
We repeat for the last time that our time is almost up,
It's the final countdown
Our departure is imminent.
Writer(s): Joey Tempest
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.