echo
C. Lauper Lyrics
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What knob makes it stop
Time to be aware
Time to just be there
You go, go , go, go,
I go, go , go, go,
Conversations rare
Trail off in the air
All that rolls our way
Wheels that time will play
Happiness grows back
Heartache leaves a scratch
You go, go, go,go,
I go, go, go , go
Everyplace I go
Never told you so
Echo, echo, home, home
[Chorus]
All of my days, all of my life
Standing by you
All of my days, all of my life
I will find you
All of my days, all of my life
Standing by you
All of my days all of my life
Landing next to you
When you're on the top
Notice what you've got
I will be your frail
When your on the trail
You go, go, go, go
I go, go, go, go
Everything you know
Everywhere you go
Echo, echo, home, home
[Chorus: x2]
I go back back back
You go from the top
Once till we drop
Never like to stop
In Cyndi Lauper's song "Echo," she reflects on the passage of time and the ups and downs that come with it. The lyrics begin with an almost mundane scene of waking up to an alarm clock and questioning how to turn the noise off. Yet, these lines also suggest the need to be present in the moment and aware of how time is passing. The lines "Conversations rare/Trail off in the air," evoke a sense of missed opportunities and fading memories. The repeated use of the word "echo" reinforces this idea of something fleeting.
As the song progresses, Lauper shifts to a more hopeful tone, describing the cycles of life as "wheels that time will play." She acknowledges both the joy and pain that come with experience, stating "Happiness grows back/Heartache leaves a scratch." Despite the passing of time, Lauper emphasizes her commitment to a loved one, singing "All of my days, all of my life/Standing by you/I will find you/Landing next to you."
Overall, "Echo" is a contemplative song that touches on themes of time, memory, and commitment. Lauper's lyrics suggest a desire to stay present and connected to loved ones amidst the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up to the clock
I woke up and realized that it's time to face the day
What knob makes it stop
I wonder how to turn off the clock alarm
Time to be aware
It's time to be present and mindful of my surroundings and my life
Time to just be there
It's important to be present with the people and things that matter to me
You go, go , go, go,
You are always busy, never stopping
I go, go , go, go,
I am also always on the move
Conversations rare
We don't talk enough, our words are fleeting and insufficient
Trail off in the air
What we say disappears without resolution or clarity
Echo, echo, home, home
The echoes of our lives reverberate back to where we came from, to where we belong
All that rolls our way
Life's ups and downs, the things that happen to us
Wheels that time will play
The passage of time has its own way of shaping our experiences
Happiness grows back
Good things can come around again after difficult times
Heartache leaves a scratch
Pain and sorrow can leave a lasting imprint on us
Everyplace I go
I travel to different locations
Never told you so
But I haven't told you about all of my experiences
All of my days, all of my life
Every moment of my existence
Standing by you
Supporting and being present for the people I care about
I will find you
I will always try to be there for you
Landing next to you
I will be by your side no matter what happens
When you're on the top
When things are going well for you
Notice what you've got
Take time to appreciate your blessings
I will be your frail
I will be your support when you need it
When your on the trail
When you are going through a difficult time
Everything you know
All of the knowledge and wisdom you possess
Everywhere you go
All of the places you visit in your life
I go back back back
I remember and reflect on my past experiences
You go from the top
You continue to experience success and high points in your life
Once till we drop
We will keep going until the very end of our lives
Never like to stop
We are driven to keep moving and experiencing more
[Chorus]
Repeating the same four lines talking about being present and supportive of loved ones in every moment of our lives
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the same four lines talking about being present and supportive of loved ones in every moment of our lives, twice
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CYNDI LAUPER, WILLIAM WITTMAN, PAR ASTROM, JOHAN BOBECK
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