Albert
Eddie Japan Lyrics
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There is no meaning
But we do it
All for love
And although
Our time is waning
We do it
The leaves are gold
And the sky has turned from gray
And the darkest night
Is met by the brightest day
One day
There will be nothing
But we do it
All for love
The leaves are gold
And the sky has turned from gray
And the darkest night
Is met by the brightest day
I will rise
And I will fall
I will stand
To face it all
And all is well
And my heart is full
And despite the impossibility
Of life
The one thing that will carry me
Is love
The lyrics of "Albert" by Eddie Japan may seem simple at first, but upon closer examination, they convey a deep meaning. The opening lines "Maybe there is no meaning, but we do it all for love" suggest that the singer understands that life might be meaningless, but the pursuit of love makes it worthwhile. This theme is echoed throughout the song, as the singer acknowledges that eventually, there will be nothing left, but the pursuit of love makes every moment matter.
Against the backdrop of changing seasons, the lyrics create a metaphor for the passage of time. The leaves are turning gold, and the gray sky gives way to the brightest day, hinting at the impermanence of life's moments. The chorus, "I will rise and I will fall, I will stand to face it all" suggests that life is full of ups and downs, but in the end, it is the love the singer pursues that makes everything worth it. These lyrics are summed up in the final line, "the one thing that will carry me is love."
Overall, "Albert" by Eddie Japan is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the fleeting nature of life and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe
Perhaps there is no clear purpose or explanation
There is no meaning
It's possible that this action has no inherent significance
But we do it
Yet we still choose to go forward with it
All for love
Out of a strong affection or deep feeling of care
And although
Even though
Our time is waning
Our opportunity is diminishing
The leaves are gold
The foliage has taken on a golden hue
And the sky has turned from gray
The previously overcast sky now appears blue and clear
And the darkest night
Even in the most challenging, difficult moments
Is met by the brightest day
We can find hope and optimism in the midst of darkness
One day
At some point in the future
There will be nothing
There may no longer be anything left
I will rise
I will experience both success and hardship
And I will fall
I will face difficulty or failure
I will stand
I will persevere and remain resolute
To face it all
To confront all challenges and struggles head-on
And all is well
Despite challenges, everything is okay or will be okay
And my heart is full
I am content or feel fulfilled emotionally
And despite the impossibility
Even though it seems insurmountable or unlikely
Of life
Of existence
The one thing that will carry me
The singular thing that will help me rise above
Is love
Is the strong emotion that fills me with purpose and motivation
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.