Who Wants To Live Forever
Brian May And Roger Taylor's[Personal Memories Of The Songs] Lyrics
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There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever . . .?
Oh ooo oh
There's no chance for us
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever
Ooh
Who dares to love forever
Oh oo woh, when love must die
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
The lyrics of Brian May And Roger Taylor's 'Who Wants To Live Forever' revolve around the concept of the ephemeral nature of life and the disillusionment that comes with it. The song begins with a bleak outlook on life, as the first two lines state that there's no time or place for us in the world. Despite that, the song then goes on to question the very concept of immortality, asking who would want to live forever. The chorus repeats this same question, leaving the listener wondering about the possible implications that come with the idea of an eternal existence.
The second verse talks about the lack of control that individuals have over their lives, as everything seems to be pre-decided for them. However, the song then takes a positive turn as it suggests that there's one sweet moment set aside for everyone. This moment could be anything from experiencing true love or finding one's purpose. The following lines ask who would dare to love forever, highlighting the pain that comes with such intense emotions since love ultimately leads to heartache.
The bridge of the song provides some semblance of hope, asking to touch one's tears with their lips and their world with their fingertips. This act of intimacy and physical touch can create a sense of emotional intimacy and lead to the possibility of living and loving forever. The song ends with a sense of finality, stating that forever is our today and asking who waits forever anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no time for us
We are constantly running out of time in this world.
There's no place for us
There is no set place for us in this world and we must find our own path.
What is this thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us
Our dreams seem tangible but often evade us when we try to make them a reality.
Who wants to live forever
Living forever may not be as desirable as it seems.
Who wants to live forever . . .?
Is living forever truly a desirable goal or is it more of a curse?
There's no chance for us
Our fate is predetermined and we have no say in the matter.
It's all decided for us
Our lives and futures are already decided before we are even born.
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us
We are only granted a brief moment to truly live and experience life.
Who dares to love forever
Loving someone forever is a difficult commitment to make, as love can often fade over time.
Oh oo woh, when love must die
Even the strongest love must eventually come to an end, whether by choice or circumstance.
But touch my tears with your lips
Comfort me in my sadness and pain with a loving gesture.
Touch my world with your fingertips
Enter my world and touch everything with kindness and love.
And we can have forever
We can achieve a sense of eternity through our love and memories together.
And we can love forever
Our love can last forever if we nurture it and allow it to grow.
Forever is our today
We should cherish each moment and fully embrace the present, as it is all we truly have.
Who waits forever anyway?
Why waste our precious time waiting for something that may never come?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, MICHAEL KAMEN
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Right ...i was thinking the Same ....thats not on the original track , or Is It ?
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