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Farewell to Arms
Emerson Lake & Palmer Lyrics
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Another dawn we face
Is this the moment of truth
For the whole human race
Is that the last man down
Is that the last life laid to waste
Can we find in our hearts
Each and every dream we've misplaced
On the mountain we climb
Farewell to arms
Rest in peace
May the rain of freedom be released
Farewell to arms
We just can't walk away
We're all sharing this Earth at the end of the day
So when the cold wind bites
And the mad dogs speak
However dark is your night
Just keep turning your cheek
'Cause when the last shot's fired
It is then the world will be free
And still we are asking
Just how long will it be
Though we're blown by the crosswinds
We stand like a tree
Farewell to arms
Rest in peace
May the rain of freedom be released
Farewell to arms
We just can't walk away
We're all sharing this earth at the end of the day
Down this road we've wandered for so many years
With every step we take
We can tear down all frontiers
Make no mistake
Farewell to arms
Rest in peace
May the rain of freedom be released
The lyrics to Emerson Lake & Palmer's "Farewell To Arms" discuss momentous, existential questions about the human race, specifically around the idea of whether or not this is the moment of truth, and if so, what will happen to all of the misplaced dreams and wasted lives if we don't act now to change. The lyrics reference the concept of Heaven crying tears on the mountain, which suggests a sense of urgency around addressing these issues. The idea of a farewell to arms suggests a longing for peace and for the release of the rain of freedom, which may be interpreted as a metaphor for a kind of spiritual awakening or transcendence.
The song seems to be grappling with the idea that all human beings are sharing this earth at the end of the day, and therefore it's imperative that we work together to create a better world for ourselves and future generations. The lyrics reference the "cold wind" biting and "mad dogs" speaking, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for oppressive, violent forces that we must face.
The song ultimately ends with a call to action to tear down all frontiers and work towards a better, more peaceful world. The repetition of the phrase "Farewell to arms" at the end of each verse serves as a kind of refrain or mantra, emphasizing the need for peace and the end of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
In this our life on Earth
At this moment in time, living on Earth
Another dawn we face
A new day has begun
Is this the moment of truth
A pivotal moment of decision
For the whole human race
Concerning every individual on Earth
Is that the last man down
Has the last human perished
Is that the last life laid to waste
Has every life been lost with no meaning
Can we find in our hearts
Is it possible for us to feel deep inside
Each and every dream we've misplaced
Our forgotten aspirations
Before Heaven cries tears
Before a higher power mourns our choices
On the mountain we climb
The ascent of our journey
Farewell to arms
Goodbye to weapons and warfare
Rest in peace
May those who have passed on be at peace
May the rain of freedom be released
May the liberation of humanity come swiftly
We just can't walk away
We are responsible for our actions and choices
We're all sharing this Earth at the end of the day
Despite our differences, we are all in this together
So when the cold wind bites
During the harsh and difficult times
And the mad dogs speak
When the world is in chaos and turmoil
However dark is your night
No matter how hopeless the situation appears
Just keep turning your cheek
Choose peace instead of retaliation
Cause when the last shot's fired
The end of conflict and war
It is then the world will be free
In the aftermath, there's an opportunity for change
And still we are asking
Continuously questioning
Just how long will it be
How much longer until peace and harmony is achieved
Though we're blown by the crosswinds
Despite the challenges we face
We stand like a tree
Strong and unyielding
Down this road we've wandered for so many years
The path we've taken for an extended period
With every step we take
Every choice we make shapes our journey
We can tear down all frontiers
We have the power to remove all barriers
Make no mistake
Be certain about this fact
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