The Shape Of Things To Come
James Horner (Holiday) Lyrics
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Risin' up angry in the sky
And there's a new voice
Sayin' we're not afraid to die
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
There are changes
And there are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells may toll for some
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future's comin' in, now
Sweet and strong
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
There are new dreams
Crowdin' out old realities
There's revolution
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
To come
The lyrics to James Horner's song "The Shape Of Things To Come" speak of a new era that is dawning, one that is filled with changes and new thoughts that are ready to explode. The old world, which has been blind, deaf, and dumb to the needs of the people, is now being challenged and will soon be gone. The future is coming in strong and nothing can hold it back for long. There are new dreams that are pushing out old realities, and there is a revolution sweeping in like a fresh breeze. The lyrics show a sense of hope and promise for the future while acknowledging that change can be turbulent and disruptive.
The song's lyrics have been used in several movies and TV shows, including the 1979 movie "The Warriors," the 1986 movie "The Hitcher," and the 2008 TV series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." James Horner, who composed the music for the song, was a prolific composer who worked on many well-known movies such as "Titanic," "Avatar," and "Braveheart." The song itself was inspired by the H.G. Wells novel "The Shape of Things to Come," which was published in 1933.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new sun
A new era has arrived
Risin' up angry in the sky
The old ways are being challenged
And there's a new voice
There are new leaders emerging
Sayin' we're not afraid to die
They are willing to fight for what they believe in
Let the old world make believe
The old way of thinking will continue to deny what's happening
It's blind and deaf and dumb
They are ignoring reality
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
There are changes
The world is evolving
Lyin' ahead in every road
There are challenges and opportunities everywhere
And there are new thoughts
People are expanding their minds
Ready and waiting to explode
Their ideas are powerful and revolutionary
When tomorrow is today
The future is closer than we think
The bells may toll for some
There will be casualties of change
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
The future's comin' in, now
The future is here, now
Sweet and strong
The future is both inspiring and formidable
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
The future is unstoppable, no matter what anyone does
There are new dreams
People are imagining a better world
Crowdin' out old realities
Old beliefs and ways of life are being left behind
There's revolution
There is an uprising for change
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
Change is refreshing and revitalizing
Let the old world make believe
The old way of thinking will continue to deny what's happening
It's blind and deaf and dumb
They are ignoring reality
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
Nothing can change the shape of things
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
Nothing can change the shape of things
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
Nothing can change the shape of things
The future is inevitable and cannot be stopped
To come
The future is what we make of it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN CRADDOCK, ROBERT MICHAEL PELONI
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