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
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@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL
Oh, this is awesome :) 5:06
@azzaali8319
what is the title of the song? =)
@sarkaniemi
No. I would say dangerous. Kids trying to get over a river? That was risky.
@judyfowler2023
kids were tougher then; unlike the whimpy kids today
@shaileshpal8671
Yes
@veronicafleitas412
Thank you for telling us about the thumbnail picture about JFK
@CovidConQuitTheCensorship
What's stunning is that I stayed to the end of this
@brendaisajiw3417
Lol!
@barbaralovenvirth8726
Yeah.. pretty pathetic
@stevenchaw1034
I see your comment and lost my interest , I stopped watching it!!