Sons Of Pioneers
Japan Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel I've been here forever
Sometime ago
Sometimes we sense the doubt together
Sometimes alone

I'm tired but we won't sleep at all
Even though the air is calm
There's something here it's something warm
Something cuts and scars inside tonight

Sons of pioneers are hungry men

Every voice I hear sounds so familiar
Every song I know
Still there's been no change in the weather
But sometime we'll have to go

I'm tired but we won't sleep at all
Even though the air is calm
There's something here it's something warm
Something cuts and scars inside tonight





Sons of pioneers are hungry men

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Japan's song "Sons of Pioneers" convey a sense of longing and restlessness. The first stanza begins with the singer expressing a feeling of being trapped in a situation for a long time, but at the same time, there is a sense of detachment from that feeling. The second line suggests that the singer is reminiscing about a past that seems distant now.


The second stanza talks about a shared uncertainty that the singer senses between the people around him/her. The line "Sometimes alone" indicates that even though there may be others around, one can feel isolated and disconnected. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm tired but we won't sleep at all", which suggests that there is an urgency to move forward, to not waste any time.


The final line of the chorus, "Sons of pioneers are hungry men", can be interpreted in various ways. It may suggest that the singer and the people around him are a new generation who are eager to explore and discover new things. Or it may refer to the original pioneer spirit of exploring the unknown and pushing boundaries. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for a new adventure and a desire to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel I've been here forever
I often feel like I've spent an eternity in this place.


Sometime ago
But that feeling may have started a while back.


Sometimes we sense the doubt together
Occasionally we all feel uncertain, and we share that feeling.


Sometimes alone
But sometimes we experience our doubts individually.


I'm tired but we won't sleep at all
I'm exhausted, but we'll stay awake anyway.


Even though the air is calm
Despite the peacefulness of the surroundings.


There's something here it's something warm
We sense a comforting presence that makes us feel secure.


Something cuts and scars inside tonight
But at the same time, we feel deeply emotional and maybe even hurt by something.


Sons of pioneers are hungry men
We are ambitious and driven individuals who seek new opportunities to grow and thrive.


Every voice I hear sounds so familiar
I recognize the voices of those around me all too well.


Every song I know
I'm familiar with all the music we listen to.


Still there's been no change in the weather
But nothing seems to change, even though time goes on.


But sometime we'll have to go
Eventually, we'll have to leave this place behind and move on.




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Written by: DAVID SYLVIAN, MICK KARN

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