The Magician
Broken L.P Lyrics
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To stop time, just like that
They believe that when he stops time
They can change themselves, just like that
And as he has misstepped into a world
They believe those wasted centuries will be undone
And that the fleeing masses take along their sympathies
But what I believe
Is that he can clearly see the wreckage
Why is it that he
Clearly can see the wreckage?
They all believe he possesses the magic power
To stop time, just like that
They believe that when he stops time
They can change the world, just like that
But after such a long time
I still don't think this world will change
The lyrics of Broken L.P's song "The Magician" seem to be exploring the idea of a charismatic figure who is believed to have the power to stop time. The song implies that people have a deep desire for change and transformation in their lives, and they attribute this ability to the magician. They believe that if time were to stop, they would have the opportunity to reinvent themselves and fix the mistakes of the past.
The song also suggests that the magician himself may have ventured into a different world or dimension, where he hopes to undo the wasted centuries. This could be seen as a metaphor for a personal journey of self-discovery or a quest for redemption. It is implied that people expect the magician to make important decisions with great consideration and with a heavy heart, and that this will lead to empathy and understanding among the masses.
However, the singer challenges these beliefs and questions whether the magician truly comprehends the extent of the damage and wreckage in the world. Despite the widespread belief in the magician's power to stop time and change the world, the singer remains skeptical. After such a long time, the singer doubts that the world will ever truly change.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Magician" delve into themes of hope, disillusionment, and the human desire for transformation. It questions the efficacy of external factors, such as a seemingly magical figure, in bringing about real change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
They all believe he possesses the magic power
Everyone holds the belief that he possesses an extraordinary power
To stop time, just like that
The power he is believed to have is the ability to halt time instantly
They believe that when he stops time
Their belief is that when he stops time
They can change themselves, just like that
They can transform and improve themselves immediately
And as he has misstepped into a world
Since he has accidentally ventured into a world
They believe those wasted centuries will be undone
They believe that the lost centuries will be reversed
They believe he'll make his decisions with a heavy heart
They believe he will make choices burdened by deep emotion
And that the fleeing masses take along their sympathies
And that the masses who are escaping carry their empathy with them
But what I believe
However, my belief is
Is that he can clearly see the wreckage
He has a clear perception of the destruction
Why is it that he
Why does he
Clearly can see the wreckage?
Have such a clear understanding of the devastation?
They all believe he possesses the magic power
Everyone holds the belief that he possesses an extraordinary power
To stop time, just like that
The power he is believed to have is the ability to halt time instantly
They believe that when he stops time
Their belief is that when he stops time
They can change the world, just like that
They can transform and improve the world immediately
But after such a long time
However, even after a significant duration
I still don't think this world will change
I still hold the belief that this world will not undergo any transformation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Leijonhufvud, Shi Xudong, Xu Bo, Yang Haisong
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