We'll Meet Again
Ian Kelly Lyrics


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If you feel that time goes by to fast
You should try to live a whole year in a day
If you have nostalgia for your past
You know ants don’t ever get a chance to play
You were so strong now you’re left without a heart
You must come down to a fresh start
For now we stand, the highest trees are dropping like stones
for now we stand, tenacious beings will be piles of bones
For now We stand
In time even walls have to come down
So what about a spruce outside of town
You’ve touched the sky and stuck out of the pack
And now the earth beneath you wants you back
Just be patient you’ll be living once again
Fleeting and eternal
In the end, the highest trees are dropping like stones
For now we stand, tenacious beings will be piles of bones
In time, the highest trees are dropping like flies
And in time, I’ll feed the earth I won’t light up the skies
We are all eternal
You will become an apple
And I will be a deer in a few hundred years




We’ll meet again
For now we stand

Overall Meaning

In Ian Kelly's song "We'll Meet Again," the lyrics suggests that time passes by quickly, and if you feel that way, you should try to live a whole year in a day. The song encourages listeners to be patient because they will be living again soon. The lyrics also speak to the fleeting nature of life, comparing humans to trees that may be high and strong one day but eventually dropping like stones. However, despite this mortality, the song also suggests that we are all eternal and will meet again one day.


Additionally, the lyrics contain a message of rebirth and fresh starts. For those who may have lost their heart, they must come down and start anew. The song recognizes that in time, everything falls and dies, but the essence of humanity lives on. The song also speaks to the interconnectedness of life, with humans becoming apples and deer in a few hundred years, implying that everything is connected, and we will all meet again one day.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. It encourages listeners to start fresh, be patient, and recognize that even in death, there is a sense of eternal connection.


Line by Line Meaning

If you feel that time goes by too fast
Time seems to pass quickly, but you can try to make the most of each moment.


You should try to live a whole year in a day
Instead of living a year that goes by quickly, you should try to make a day feel like a whole year by making the most of it.


If you have nostalgia for your past
If you miss your past and wish to relive those memories.


You know ants don’t ever get a chance to play
Ants are busy creatures that spend their lives working, and don't get a chance to take a break and enjoy life like humans do.


You were so strong now you’re left without a heart
You used to be strong, but now you feel broken and without emotion.


You must come down to a fresh start
In order to move forward, you need to start fresh and let go of the past.


For now we stand, the highest trees are dropping like stones
We may feel strong and powerful, but eventually we will fall and become like everyone else who has passed away.


For now we stand, tenacious beings will be piles of bones
Even the most strong-willed and determined people will eventually die and be reduced to bones.


In time even walls have to come down
Even the strongest and most secure structures will one day crumble and fall apart.


So what about a spruce outside of town
If even walls will fall, what chance does a simple tree outside of town have to remain standing forever?


You’ve touched the sky and stuck out of the pack
You have achieved great heights, and stood out from others around you.


And now the earth beneath you wants you back
However, eventually you will return to the earth and rejoin the natural cycle of life and death.


Just be patient you’ll be living once again
Although you may die and return to the earth, your energy will be recycled and you will live on in a new form.


Fleeting and eternal
Life may be short, but its impact can be eternal.


In the end, the highest trees are dropping like stones
Even the most powerful and majestic people will one day pass away and become like everyone else who has died.


In time, the highest trees are dropping like flies
As time passes, more and more powerful people will die and leave this world behind.


And in time, I’ll feed the earth I won’t light up the skies
When I die, I won't leave behind any great legacy or impact, but I will return to the earth and continue the natural cycle of life and death.


We are all eternal
Despite our physical bodies dying, our energy and essence live on and continue to impact the world.


You will become an apple
When you die, your energy will be recycled and you may become a part of new life, such as an apple.


And I will be a deer in a few hundred years
When I die, my energy will be recycled and I may become a part of new life, such as a deer.


We’ll meet again
Although we may pass away, our energy will continue and we will meet again in the cycle of life and death.


For now we stand
In this moment, we are alive and present. We should make the most of it and enjoy our time.




Lyrics © Évangeline/APEM
Written by: Ian Kelly Couture

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