When singer Bettina Mischke and keyboard player Roland Grosch decided to found Jazzamor in 2001 they perhaps did not imagine that their minimalistic lounge arrangements would take off so quickly. Two albums in three years have highlighted their productivity as they firm out their smoothe 60s jazzy sounds in Europe's main languages. The albums' commercial success have decided the pair on plunging into the live circuit with the same passion they brought to their recordings.
In 2006 they released their third studio album "Travel... (In Order Not To Arrive)". A trip around the world in music. Each song is placed at a special setting in the world. Sometimes it's the language, other times it's an instrument, a rhythm or a story that brings us on a journey to a distant country or a city. Sometimes it's just a wishful dream, other times tales of being there.
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Nothing Lasts for Long
Jazzamor Lyrics
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The moon is calling me tonight
While shadows of the past
Are holding me so tight
Why have you gone so fast
Was there something more I could have done
Or was i not meant to be the one
Nothing really nothing lasts for long
Now here i' am in the middle
Our kids are nearly grown
We were wild in those old days
But the prize was high i paid
There is always one who walks away
And always one who wants to stay
Nothing, nothing lasts for long
Another page is turned
I wonder what i'll find
Each day a lesson learned
A moment held in time
And if the story comes to an end
I know I'll do it all again
The song "Nothing Lasts for Long" by Jazzamor speaks about the fleeting nature of life and how everything we have may not always be permanent. The first line of the song talks about the moon calling out to the singer. The imagery of the moon draws attention to the ever-changing nature of the world, like the phases of the moon. The shadows of the past that are holding the singer tight refer to the memories of what was lost. The singer is regretful about someone they lost, wondering if there was more they could have done or if their relationship was not meant to be.
The singer reflects on their life, realizing that life has gone by quickly. Their children are growing up, and they think about the earlier days when they were young and wild. They paid a high price for their experiences in life but still wish that the person they lost had remained. The singer recognizes that there will always be someone who leaves and someone who wants to stay, emphasizing that change and loss are inevitable.
In the end, the singer acknowledges that each day teaches them something new, and they remain open to learning and experiencing life. Even if their story comes to an end, they are willing to do it all again. The song reminds us that life is short, and we should cherish every moment while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is calling me tonight
I am feeling a sense of loneliness and a desire for connection
While shadows of the past
I am haunted by memories and regrets from my past
Are holding me so tight
These memories and regrets are consuming me and preventing me from moving forward
Why have you gone so fast
I am grieving the loss of a relationship or a loved one who left too soon
Was there something more I could have done
I am questioning if I could have done something differently to prevent the loss or the end of the relationship
Or was i not meant to be the one
I am wondering if the loss or the relationship ending was inevitable and beyond my control
Nothing really nothing lasts for long
Everything in life is transient and temporary, and nothing lasts forever
Now here i' am in the middle
I am reflecting on my present situation and how far I have come from my past
Our kids are nearly grown
I am realizing that time has passed and my children are growing up quickly
We were wild in those old days
I am remembering a time when I was carefree and adventurous
But the prize was high i paid
I am acknowledging that my past choices and actions had consequences, some of which were difficult to bear
There is always one who walks away
I am acknowledging that relationships are complex and someone often chooses to leave
And always one who wants to stay
I am acknowledging that relationships are also about commitment and someone often chooses to stay
Another page is turned
I am accepting that life is constantly changing and evolving
I wonder what i'll find
I am curious about what the future holds and what new experiences and opportunities await me
Each day a lesson learned
I am acknowledging that life is about growth and learning, and every experience can teach me something
A moment held in time
I am cherishing the present moment and recognizing its value
And if the story comes to an end
I am coming to terms with the fact that everything in life has a beginning and an end, including relationships, experiences, and life itself
I know I'll do it all again
I am embracing life's impermanence and acknowledging that even though nothing lasts forever, I will still find joy, beauty, and meaning in everything that comes my way
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.