Berlin
Barclay James Harvest feat Les Holroyd Lyrics
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Looking back into the night
Falling down on the city lights far away
Tell me the answer
Who knows the wrong from the right?
Years may come and years they go
You've seen your bridges burning
And the wheels of time keep turning
Like a ship in the night
You passed along the highways of my life
And now my mind you're always in
And the ten-thirty flight will soon be headed my way
As she sails across the skyway of Berlin
Oh, and to think of all the changes you have seen
Oh, and reflect upon the way it might have been
Like a ship in the night
You passed along the highways of my life
And now my mind you're always in
And the ten-thirty flight will soon be headed my way
As she sails across the skyway of Berlin
The lyrics to Barclay James Harvest's "Berlin" are a contemplation on the passage of time and the nostalgia that comes with memories. The opening verse sets the scene with a protagonist arriving at a border and looking back into the night, watching the city lights of Berlin fade away. The question is posed, "who knows the wrong from the right?" which could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but one possible reading is that it reflects the confusion and moral ambiguity of the historical period when the Berlin Wall stood, dividing East from West.
The second verse looks back on a relationship that passed like a ship in the night, traveling along the highways of the singer's life. The memories of that relationship are now constantly present in the singer's mind, awaiting the arrival of the ten-thirty flight that will pass over the skyway of Berlin. The chorus features a reflective tone, acknowledging the changes that have taken place over time and considering how things might have been different.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the passing of time and the way that memories can persist long after the events that inspired them have passed. It also speaks to the emotional weight that can come with remembering an important relationship that has since ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Came to your border
Arrived at the border of Berlin
Looking back into the night
Reflecting on the past and all that has happened
Falling down on the city lights far away
Watching the distant city lights and feeling overwhelmed
Tell me the answer
Pleading for guidance and understanding
Who knows the wrong from the right?
Questioning the morals and ethics of the situation
Years may come and years they go
Time passes and things change
You've seen your bridges burning
Witnessed the damage and destruction of past choices
And the wheels of time keep turning
Time keeps moving despite the consequences of our actions
Like a ship in the night
Passing through unnoticed, leaving a lasting impression
You passed along the highways of my life
Traveling through the memories and experiences of the artist
And now my mind you're always in
Continuously on the singer's mind, memories and thoughts
And the ten-thirty flight will soon be headed my way
Anticipation of a future place or event
As she sails across the skyway of Berlin
The flight symbolizes the journey to a new beginning or change
Oh, and to think of all the changes you have seen
Reflecting on the historical and social changes in Berlin
Oh, and reflect upon the way it might have been
Contemplating about the alternate outcomes of events and choices
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@claudirath9090
Großartig, einfach klasse. Great
@kalles8789
Bass line at the beginning reminds me to Another Brick In The Wall or Run Like Hell.
@bugeanuflorin1531
Happy birthday, Les
@r.s.664
If there would'nt be Corona, I would have seen him this month. Hope to see You soon!
@benjaminlacerda
who is Les Holroyd?
@Christian.Hiedler
@@benjaminlacerda he's my father RIP Niklas
@davidwarren7631
Stdied lead guitarist And Mike Byron Hehir is one of the BEST Wow XXX
@ianpmckay
Great to see this clip! 😄
1. Please can you get some gigs back here in the UK soon Les?
2. Who's in the band these days?
@rezimargo4881
🎧❤❤❤
@Luca-cq9td
The beginning of the Song Is very similar to another brick in the wall