Tango
G. Barbieri Lyrics
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We are nothing but shadow and mist
In the mirror we look as we pass
No reflection's revealed in the glass
Don't you know that the blood in your vein is as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
We are shadows who dance
We don't exist
We are nothing but shadow and mist
In the mirror we look as we pass
No reflection's revealed in the glass
Don't you know that the blood in your veinis as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
Two illusions who touch in a trancemaking love not by choice but by chance
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
We are shadows who dance
We are shadows who dance
The song "Tango" by G. Barbieri is a beautiful, melancholic masterpiece that delves into the concept of existence and identity. The song seems to suggest that human beings are mere shadows that exist briefly in this world without leaving any lasting impression. The opening lyrics "We don't exist, We are nothing but shadow and mist" express the nihilistic view that our lives are fleeting and ultimately meaningless. The refrain "We are shadows who dance" reinforces the idea that we are mere shadows, but that we can still move and express ourselves through dance.
The song goes on to explore the illusion of love and passion. The lines "Two illusions who touch in a trance, making love not by choice but by chance" express the idea that romantic love is merely an illusion that we create for ourselves. The tango, which is often associated with passion and intensity, is the perfect metaphor for this theme. The lines "To a theme that we tore from the past, to a tango we swore was the last" suggest that this passion is fleeting and will soon come to an end.
The song concludes by returning to the idea of existence and identity. The lines "It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel, but as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless" express the idea that we hide our true selves behind masks and identities that we create for ourselves. In the end, however, we are still just shadows dancing in the dark, waiting to disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't exist
We are insignificant and have no real substance or identity.
We are nothing but shadow and mist
We are like fleeting shadows, undefined and insubstantial.
In the mirror we look as we pass
Our reflection in the mirror is a transient reminder of our temporary existence.
No reflection's revealed in the glass
Our true nature and essence cannot be captured in the reflection of the mirror.
Don't you know that the blood in your vein is as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
Our life force is as insignificant and transient as the rain that falls and disappears.
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
Life is often a facade where we hide our confusion and uncertainty.
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
If we remain anonymous and unknown, we avoid blame and consequence.
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
Even our most intimate moments are fleeting and insubstantial.
Two illusions who touch in a trancemaking love not by choice but by chance
Love is often a temporary illusion that we stumble upon by happenstance.
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
Our past experiences inform and shape our present, and we cling to them as if they are our last chance to connect.
We are shadows who dance
In the end, we are all just fleeting shadows, dancing our way through life.
We don't exist
We are so insignificant that we may as well not exist at all.
We are nothing but shadow and mist
Our existence is defined by its fleeting, insubstantial nature.
In the mirror we look as we pass
We catch a brief glimpse of ourselves as we hurry along our temporary journey.
No reflection's revealed in the glass
The mirror cannot reveal our true essence, no matter how much we may want it to.
Don't you know that the blood in your veinis as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
Our life force, like the rain, is fleeting and ultimately inconsequential.
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
We put up a facade of normalcy to hide our inner confusion and doubt.
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
If we remain anonymous, we can avoid any negative consequences for our actions or choices.
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
Even our most emotional, intimate moments are defined by their fleeting nature.
Two illusions who touch in a trancemaking love not by choice but by chance
Love is often a temporary, illusory thing that we just happen to stumble into.
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
We cling to past experiences and try to re-create them in the present, hoping against hope that this time it will be different.
We are shadows who dance
Ultimately, we are all just insubstantial beings, dancing to an uncertain, transitory rhythm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GATO BARBIERI
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