Never Let Go
Camel (UKLondon) Lyrics
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Telling us there is no room.
Not enough for all mankind
And the seas of time are running dry.
Don't they know it's a lie...
Man is born with the will to survive,
He'll not take no for an answer.
He won't take no, never let go, no...
I hear them talk about Kingdom Come,
I hear them discuss Armageddon...
They say the hour is getting late,
But I can still hear someone say,
This is not the way... [Repeat]
The lyrics to Camel's song Never Let Go speak about a sense of hope in the face of a pessimistic world view. The opening lines refer to "crazy preachers of our doom" who propagate the idea that there is not enough space or resources for humanity to survive. The singer rebuts these claims, stating that they are lies and that man is born with the will to survive. The following lines emphasize this point, with the singer proclaiming that man will not take no for an answer and will find a way to get by no matter what.
The lyrics then shift to a discussion of apocalyptic prophecies, with the singer hearing talk of Kingdom Come and Armageddon. Despite this, they remain steadfast in their conviction that "this is not the way" and that there is still hope for a better future. The repeated refrain of "never let go" reinforces this determination and serves as a rallying cry for listeners to hold on to their hope and perseverance.
Overall, the lyrics to Never Let Go can be interpreted as a message of resilience and hope in the face of despair. Rather than succumbing to apocalyptic thinking, the singer urges listeners to remain steadfast and remain committed to survival and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy preachers of our doom
People who spread messages about the end of the world in a frenzied and irrational way.
Telling us there is no room.
Claiming that there is not enough space or resources for everyone to survive and flourish.
Not enough for all mankind
Insufficient resources to sustain the entire human population.
And the seas of time are running dry.
The past, which is a source of human experience and knowledge, is gradually being lost or forgotten.
Don't they know it's a lie...
Expressing a sense of disbelief and frustration at the fear-mongering propoganda of the doomsday preachers.
Man is born with the will to survive,
Humans inherently possess the instinct and motivation to keep living and thriving.
He'll not take no for an answer.
He will persist and find a way to overcome obstacles and challenges.
He will get by, somehow he'll try,
He will find a way to succeed and persevere in the face of adversity through his determination and ingenuity.
He won't take no, never let go, no...
He will never give up or abandon his goals, no matter how difficult or hopeless the situation may seem.
I hear them talk about Kingdom Come,
People discuss the concept of a divine or utopian era that will eventually arrive and bring salvation and perfection to humanity.
I hear them discuss Armageddon...
People talk about an apocalyptic event that will lead to the end of the world as we know it.
They say the hour is getting late,
They believe that time is running out and that decisive action must be taken soon to avoid catastrophe.
But I can still hear someone say,
Despite the bleak outlook of many, there are still voices of hope and reason that advocate for a brighter future.
This is not the way... [Repeat]
The current path of destruction and despair that some predict is not the only possible future for humanity, and there is still time to change course.
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Written by: JUSTIN JEFFRE
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