Epilogue
Featuring Richard Burton Lyrics
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The people scattered over the country
desperate, leaderless, starved
the thousands who had fled by sea
including the one most dear to me
all would return the pulse of life
growing stronger and stronger would beat again
the question of another attack from Mars
causes universal concern
Is our planet safe?
or is this time of peace merely a reprieve?
It may be that across the immensity of space,
they have learned their lessons
and even now await their opportunity
Perhaps the future belongs not to us
but to the Martians
The lyrics to Featuring Richard Burton's song Epilogue depict the aftermath of an attack from Mars that left the people of Earth desperate, scattered, and starving. The singer of the song speaks of the person most dear to them who was among the thousands who fled by sea. However, despite the darkness and despair that followed the attack, the singer assures that life would return, and the pulse of life would beat stronger and stronger.
As life returns to normal, the lyrics suggest that the people of Earth are left with the question of whether they are safe from another attack by Martians or if the current peace is only a temporary reprieve. The fear of another attack is universal, and the possibility of future attacks is acknowledged with the line, "Perhaps the future belongs not to us, but to the Martians."
Overall, the song Epilogue is a commentary on the timeless human fear of the unknown and the potential for catastrophic events to disrupt the course of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The torment was ended
The suffering and agony have come to an end.
The people scattered over the country
The people dispersed all over the country after the chaos.
desperate, leaderless, starved
They were helpless, frustrated, and famished.
the thousands who had fled by sea
The multitudes of people who escaped by sea.
including the one most dear to me
Even the one closest to my heart.
all would return the pulse of life
Everyone would come back to life and resume their daily activities.
growing stronger and stronger would beat again
The pulse of life would keep getting stronger and stronger.
As life returns to normal,
As everything heads back to usual,
the question of another attack from Mars
The concern about a probable Mars strike,
causes universal concern
Is causing anxiety worldwide.
Is our planet safe?
Is our world out of danger?
or is this time of peace merely a reprieve?
Or is this interim span of peace tentative?
It may be that across the immensity of space,
Maybe, throughout the vast space,
they have learned their lessons
The Martians might have taken their lessons from their prior mistakes,
and even now await their opportunity
And at this moment, they could be waiting for their chance.
Perhaps the future belongs not to us
Maybe we do not own the future,
but to the Martians
But the future could be in the hands of the Martians.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF WAYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TGM_Productions
Okay, mostly talking about the original novel here.
What would happen next?
Realistically now.
How much of the geopolitical climate of Earth in the early 20th century would be changed?
What about The Martians’ second attack?
How much would humanity advance with Alien technology? IF they could even figure it out?
A lot of questions indeed.
@TGM_Productions
@S_H_v1.0.8
Given how much of a superpower Germany was at the time (also keep in mind Britain would be weaker following the book invasion)-
Yea I can see The Martians invading Germany first in a second invasion— that would turn into a long bitter war.
(The Martians could send reinforcements every two years - when Mars & earth are in opposition.)
So it’s likely they’d send a TON of Martians to build up defences and keep occupation of secured land.
There’s an opposition between Earth & Mars in January, 1914.
So I can imagine that’s when a second Martian invasion (great Martian war) could begin.
World War I would instead… be The Great Martian War.
@rowanclark9364
Love how the beating drum in the background symbolises the heart of London coming back together
@TheAlienFan
Richard Burton was certainly the right person as the journalist. Fantastic work
@alexc8114
Anyone else feel like this should be playing coming out of Lockdown?
"The threat of another attack was of universal concern"
@D3sdinova
Thats been the case continuously since 2019.
@axjagfilms
Ukraine currently happening as of 3/2/2022
@goobi3780
I love the uncertainty of the future, the fear after this would be immense
@sdhubbard
I think it would be less like 9/11 and more like the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union level of trauma.
@willdragongaming692
love it
@bernier42
This track and its triumphant music hit differently, listening to it after getting my first COVID vaccine dose.
@bernier42
Listening on repeat again, following my second dose.