For the Love of Life
David Sylvian Lyrics
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It's all as it should be
You can only do so much
If you're game enough
You could place your trust in me
For the love of life
There's a trade off
but we'll go down fighting
And what of the children?
Surely they can't be blamed for our mistakes
And slowly I've come to realize
It's all as it should be
That hiding space, a lonely place
How can the right thing be so wrong?
I've found mistakes where they don't belong
For the love of life
We'll defeat this
They may tear us down,
but we'll go down fighting
Won't we?
The lyrics to David Sylvian's "For the Love of Life" are a reflection on the complexities of life and how one must come to terms with the fact that everything happens for a reason. The lyrics suggest that even when things don't go according to plan or mistakes are made, it's all a part of the bigger picture and ultimately, "it's all as it should be." The singer speaks about the importance of trust, and how in order to move forward, one must be willing to take risks and place their trust in others.
The song then speaks about the delicate balance between fighting for what you believe in and the risk of losing everything. The line "For the love of life, there's a trade off" suggests that while fighting for what you believe in may come at a cost, it's a sacrifice worth making. The song also touches on the responsibility we have to future generations, and how we must take ownership of our actions and not pass blame onto others.
The lyrics, "For the love of life, we'll defeat this. They may tear us down, but we'll go down fighting," is a call to action, encouraging listeners to stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity. The final question, "Won't we?" leaves the listener to answer for themselves whether they are willing to fight for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
And slowly you come to realize
Gradually, you begin to understand
It's all as it should be
Everything is happening the way it's supposed to
You can only do so much
Your ability to make a difference is limited
If you're game enough
If you're willing to take a risk
You could place your trust in me
You could believe in me
For the love of life
Out of a desire to preserve life
There's a trade off
Something must be given up in return
We could lose it all,
We could lose everything
but we'll go down fighting
But we will resist until the end
And what of the children?
What will happen to the children?
Surely they can't be blamed for our mistakes
They should not be held accountable for our errors
And slowly I've come to realize
I have gradually understood
That hiding space, a lonely place
Hiding is a lonely experience
How can the right thing be so wrong?
Why is the correct course of action seen as incorrect?
I've found mistakes where they don't belong
I've discovered errors where they shouldn't exist
For the love of life
Out of a desire to save life
We'll defeat this
We will overcome this situation
They may tear us down,
They may try to destroy us
but we'll go down fighting
But we will resist until the end
Won't we?
Will we not?
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohannad Salameh
Such a high class ending song for the high class anime MONSTER ❤️
Lloyd sonidos chistosos
After experiencing the death of someone close, I feel this song suddenly is even more beautiful.
Dundarave Wine
Thank you David - your music has helped me to navigate so many of life's difficulties over the years - you have a beautiful soul and you interpret our existence so well - many thanks and keep recording please.
Kamix Aka Dio
“The only thing humans are equal in is death.”
Löu Rüst
Magnificent piece; speechless ♥️
Zed👽
D'une superbe magnificence !!!
Biggie Smalls
I still can't believe he didn't smile after drinking that cup of tea what kind of Monster is he
Devil
this is without a doubt one of the best if not the best anime ending theme thats out there.
citic101
the best !! thanks for the music david S !!!
유도마
So, has anyone realized it's all as it should be? If one has, that someone is in peace. The world, even with so much absurdity, beauty and cruelty, is absolutely perfect as it is. Nothing more to hope for, nothing to change. And time, as it never really was, quietly disappears. l