Quiet Life
Heaven Seventeen/Japan Lyrics
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The going could get rough
Boys, would that ever cross your mind?
Boys, are you contemplating moving out somewhere?
Boys, will you ever find the time?
Here we are stranded
Somehow it seems the same
Boys, now the country's only miles away from here
Boys, do you recognize the signs?
Boys, when these driving hands push against the tracks
Boys, it's too late to wonder why
Here we are stranded
Somehow it seems the same
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
Now as you turn to leave
Never looking back
Will you think of me?
If you ever, could it ever stop?
Oh, oh, ooh , the quiet life
Here we are stranded
Somehow it seems the same
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
The lyrics of "Quiet Life" by Heaven Seventeen/Japan speak of a sense of restlessness and contemplation. The first stanza addresses the boys, asking if they've ever considered moving out or if they recognize the signs of a changing world. It seems like the singer of the song is trying to get them to question the status quo and not just accept the quiet life that is being offered to them. The second stanza speaks of being stranded and how everything seems the same, as if they're stuck in a loop. The last stanza seems to be the singer bidding the boys farewell and wondering if they'll ever think of them once they've moved on. The chorus speaks of the quiet life that seems to loom over everything like a specter.
The song seems to be a commentary on the monotony of life and the decision-making that comes with it. It's asking if we'll ever move beyond our comfort zones and seek out more in the world. The quiet life seems to be a metaphor for settling and accepting whatever comes our way without questioning it.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys, now the times are changing
The world is constantly changing and we need to adapt to survive.
The going could get rough
There may be challenges ahead, we need to be prepared to face them.
Boys, would that ever cross your mind?
Have you thought about the potential difficulties that may arise?
Boys, are you contemplating moving out somewhere?
Are you considering leaving this place behind and seeking something new?
Boys, will you ever find the time?
Will you ever have the time to pursue your dreams and goals?
Here we are stranded
We are stuck in this place, unable to move forward.
Somehow it seems the same
Despite the changing times, things still feel stagnant and unchanging.
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
Be careful, we are in danger of falling back into our old habits and ways of living.
Boys, now the country's only miles away from here
There are opportunities beyond our current location that we can explore.
Boys, do you recognize the signs?
Do you see the opportunities that are presenting themselves to us?
Boys, when these driving hands push against the tracks
When we face obstacles, will we have the willpower to persevere and push through?
Boys, it's too late to wonder why
If we wait until we face difficulties to start questioning our choices, it will be too late.
Now as you turn to leave
As you leave this place behind,
Never looking back
Without regrets or hesitation,
Will you think of me?
Will you remember those you leave behind?
If you ever, could it ever stop?
If you have the chance to pursue your dreams, would you be able to resist?
Oh, oh, ooh , the quiet life
The comfort and familiarity of our old way of living can be tempting.
Here we are stranded
Despite the potential for change and growth, we are still stuck in the same place.
Somehow it seems the same
We are still faced with the same challenges and difficulties that we always have been.
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
We must be vigilant and mindful, or we risk falling back into our old patterns of living.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID SYLVIAN
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trueplayer007
a 1980's masterpiece... i can remember cycling around the country roads of north Colchester listening to this on my Sony Walkman all those years ago... It still holds its own - a timeless piece of music :-)
Michele Laraia
Colchester,latin Camelodunum,probably Camelot in medieval latin.
xyqueum
Underrated band, in my opinion, especially in the USA where I live. I always thought the lead singer had a great voice. To me this is one of the things that defined the 80's; great singing talents. Its a shame these times are so far behind us now but on the other hand I am grateful that I lived through these times.
Patrick Bateman
+xyqueum Never underrated in Europe, UK and Germany, wonderful Band, great tunes! Heaven 17 still works :-)
Baba Yaga
Agreed, Heaven 17 were totally under rated, I love them!
J Karp
ABC wasn't as big in USA as it should have been too.
MGP Prev
Agree with all comments 80s the best , abc also amazing
steve robertson
i moved to LA in 1982 and introduced my new american friends to groups like heaven17 etc, they were blown away by the new romantic era coming out of the UK.
Zena Jones
I have liked Heaven 17 since I was a kid, I'm now in my 50's I saw them live last November absolutely superb 🎼🎵🎶
Sean Egan
'If half the things they say, are a quarter true of me'. Awesome lyrics, I bought this single back then, 15 years old. Nothing now compares.