In 1977 Eric Lévi founded the hard rock band Shakin' Street which would release the two albums Vampire Rock and Solid As A Rock. Shakin' Street briefly toured with AC/DC and the Blue Öyster Cult before disbanding in 1981. Later on in his career, Eric Lévi wrote the musical score to several movies, including L'Opération Corned-beef and the comedy Les Visiteurs which was an international success and one of the highest grossing movies of all time in France.
Era's self-titled debut album in 1997 proved to be a hit, becoming the most exported French album with over 6 million copies sold. A sequel, Era 2 was released in 1999, followed by Era: The Mass in 2003. The trilogy is characterized by a mixture of rock, synth, and pseudo-Latin Gregorian chant.
Don't Go Away
Eric Levi Lyrics
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Agimus tibi
Propter magnam gloriam
Propter gloriam tuam
Domine Deus, Rex coelestis
Oh Domine Deus
Pater omnipotens
Forever and ever we'll go on
Don't go away, don't go away
There's no other place where you belong
Don't go away
Oh Domine Deus
Pater omnipotens
Oh Domine Deus
Pater omnipotens
Don't go away, don't go away
Forever and ever we'll go on
Don't go away, don't go away
There's no other place where you belong
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
I'll give in to you with all my love (Pater omnipotens)
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
Forever and ever we'll go on (Pater omnipotens)
Oh Domine Deus (Oh Domine Deus)
Pater omnipotens
Don't go away, don't go away
Forever and ever we'll go on
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
There's no other place where you belong (Pater omnipotens)
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
Forever and ever we'll go on (Pater omnipotens)
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (Pater omnipotens)
Don't go away, don't go away (Oh Domine Deus)
Forever and ever we'll go on (Pater omnipotens)
The lyrics in Latin at the beginning of the song are a religious chant that expresses the gratitude of the singers to God. The phrase "Gratias agimus" means "We give thanks", while "Agimus tibi" means "To you we give." The lines "Propter magnam gloriam" and "Propter gloriam tuam" translate to "For your great glory" and "For your glory" respectively. Finally, the lines "Domine Deus, Rex coelestis" and "Oh Domine Deus, Pater omnipotens" are translations of "Lord God, King of Heaven" and "Oh Lord God, Almighty Father."
The second part of the song is a plea from the singer to someone they don't want to leave. They repeat the line "don't go away" multiple times, stressing the importance of the other person staying with them. These lines emphasize that there's no other place where the other person belongs, and that the singer will give in to them with "all my love." The repeated refrain "Oh Domine Deus, Pater omnipotens" ties the two parts of the song together.
In general, the song seems to deal with themes of attachment and the desire for stability in a turbulent world. The religious aspects of the song suggest a belief in divine guidance through these challenges. Altogether, the song manages to convey an emotional urgency, while also tying together a spiritual dimension.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go away, don't go away
The singer is pleading with someone not to leave, highlighting the importance of their presence.
Forever and ever we'll go on
The singer wants to assure the person that their companionship is for the long haul and that they will be with them through thick and thin.
There's no other place where you belong
The singer wants to impress upon the person that they have a special place in their life, they are a perfect fit for them.
Oh Domine Deus
This line is a Latin phrase which means 'Oh Lord God.' The singer is acknowledging the presence of a higher being and seeking help through prayer.
Pater omnipotens
This line is a Latin phrase which means 'Almighty Father.' The singer is acknowledging the divine power and seeking refuge in the Almighty.
I'll give in to you with all my love
The singer is willing to surrender everything to the person they are addressing; displaying a great deal of affection and commitment.
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na
This is a non-lyrical sound used to add melody or rhythm to the song without any particular meaning.
Lyrics © KHARI INTERNATIONAL, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAREN HARRIS, SCOTT A III WHITE
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