1. In the Future to Come
2. Farewell
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1. In the Future to Come
2. Farewell
3. Seven Doors Hotel
4. The King Will Return
5. Boyazont
6. Children of This Time
7. Words of Wisdom
8. Paradize Bay
9. Memories
Time Has Come
Europe/Europe Lyrics
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Long for the white dove, no matter where she flies
Long for the stranger you know so well.
Pray for the soldier, who's wounded bad
Pray for the dreamer, he's still so sad
Pray for the stranger you know so well.
Now the time has come
For me to come back home.
Long for the eagle, on wings so strong
Long for the hunter, he won't be long
Long for the stranger you know so well.
The lyrics of the song Time has come by Europe carry a message of longing for various things and people - the sailor, the white dove, the stranger who is known so well, the soldier who's wounded bad, the dreamer who is still so sad, the eagle on wings so strong and the hunter who won't be long. The imagery of the lyrics is quite profound and evocative. The sailor represents freedom and adventure, the white dove represents peace and love, the stranger represents the longing for someone who is out of reach and unknown, and the soldier and dreamer represent those who have suffered and are still in pain.
The lines "Pray for the soldier, who's wounded bad/Pray for the dreamer, he's still so sad/Pray for the stranger you know so well" indicate a sense of empathy and compassion for those who are suffering. The chorus "Cause I'm coming home/Now the time has come/For me to come back home" gives a feeling of hope and a sense of coming back to a place of familiarity and comfort.
Overall, the song Time has come by Europe is a poetic representation of the human experience that encompasses longing, suffering, hope and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Long for the sailor, beneath the skies
Missing the freedom and adventure that comes with being a sailor, travelling the world under the open skies.
Long for the white dove, no matter where she flies
Desiring peace and love, and wishing for it no matter where it may be found.
Long for the stranger you know so well.
Feeling nostalgic and longing for familiar faces, even if they are strangers in a faraway land.
Pray for the soldier, who's wounded bad
Sending thoughts and prayers to those who have suffered physical and emotional wounds while serving their country.
Pray for the dreamer, he's still so sad
Hoping that those who have lost hope or who are struggling to fulfill their dreams can find happiness and fulfillment.
Pray for the stranger you know so well.
Extending compassion and empathy to those who may be strangers, but who feel familiar because of shared struggles and experiences.
Cause I'm coming home.
Announcing the singer's return home, with a feeling of excitement and anticipation.
Now the time has come
Explaining that the moment for change or action has arrived, with a sense of urgency or importance.
For me to come back home.
Clarifying that the singer is the one coming back home, perhaps due to a sense of duty or longing.
Long for the eagle, on wings so strong
Desiring the strength and freedom that comes with soaring high like an eagle.
Long for the hunter, he won't be long
Looking forward to something or someone that is expected to arrive soon, like a hunter who is returning from the hunt.
Long for the stranger you know so well.
Feeling a sense of comfort and familiarity with people who may be strangers, but who feel like loved ones.
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Written by: JOEY TEMPEST
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Marcos Fontes
Time Has Come
Long for the sailor, beneath the skies
Long for the white dove, no matter where she flies
Long for the stranger you know so well.
Pray for the soldier, who's wounded bad
Pray for the dreamer, he's still so sad
Pray for the stranger you know so well.
Cause I'm coming home.
Now the time has come, oh yeah
Now the time has come, oh night
Ooooh, For me to come back home.
Long for the eagle, on wings so strong
Long for the hunter, he won't be long
Long for the stranger you know so well
Cause I'm coming home.
Now the time has come, oh yeah
Now the time has come, oh night
Ooooh, For me to come back home.
Paulo Roberto Nogueira
Long for the sailor, beneath the skies
Long for the white dove, no matter where she flies
Long for the stranger you know so well.
Pray for the soldier, who's wounded bad
Pray for the dreamer, he's still so sad
Pray for the stranger you know so well.
Cause I'm coming home.
Now the time has come
For me to come back home.
Long for the eagle, on wings so strong
Long for the hunter, he won't be long
Long for the stranger you know so well.
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Used to rock out to this album when I was 7 years old in 86, nearly 40 years old now and it still rocks
daBoss
Whole song is amazing, but the intro is one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard.
mimic
you are 100% right
Raúl Marín
You're right..
Warren Burgess
I totally agree but that outro is killer as well. I love that arpeggio!!
Dan L
A band which is so underrated. What a voice and music. Always in my heart. Real music, real band.
Riutanharju
100 % agree.
Cecilia Cajamarca Medina
Las letras son muy lindas y no los quieren poe ser muy guapos y elegantes
Cecep Hendra
band europe is the best
jason lommen
Absolutely! One of my 80’s favs.