1. Jeff Wayne is a composer k… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists using this name:
1. Jeff Wayne is a composer known mostly for his musical version of H.G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds. In the production of The War Of The Worlds he put together all of the music himself and contributed some vocals to the final track of the original 1978 release.
He also wrote several advertising jingles in the 1970s which appeared on television in the United Kingdom, notably the Gordon's Gin commercial, which was systematically covered and re-covered by the Human League. Other well-known themes he wrote include Good Morning Britain (TV-am) and LBC radio.
2. Jeff Wayne is an Irish singer who, early in his entertainment career, worked with Joseph Locke.
Epilogue
Jeff Wayne Lyrics
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The people scattered over the country
desperate, leaderless, starved
the thousands who had fled by sea
including the one most dear to me
all would return the pulse of life
growing stronger and stronger would beat again
the question of another attack from Mars
causes universal concern
Is our planet safe?
or is this time of peace merely a reprieve?
It may be that across the immensity of space,
they have learned their lessons
and even now await their opportunity
Perhaps the future belongs not to us
but to the Martians
The lyrics from Jeff Wayne's Song Epilogue Pt. 1 depict the aftermath of the Martian invasion. The torment finally ends, and the people who fled are returning home, but they are scattered over the country without any leader. The sufferings of the people are unimaginable, and they are starved and desperate. The singer mentions one person who is most dear to them, they don't mention the name of the person, but it shows how the invasion affected everyone. The pulse of life is gradually growing stronger, and everything is returning to a sense of normalcy, but the fear of another attack still lingers in the minds of the people.
The universal concern about the safety of the planet arises. The peace they are experiencing may be temporary. The singer questions whether the future belongs to humans or Martians. The lyrics show that the Martians may have learned their lessons and are silently waiting for another opportunity to invade Earth. Therefore, the future may not belong to humans but to the Martians.
Line by Line Meaning
The torment was ended
The suffering and turmoil came to an end
The people scattered over the country
The population dispersed to different regions of the nation
desperate, leaderless, starved
The people were in dire need, without guidance, and malnourished
the thousands who had fled by sea
The large group of people who evacuated through the water
including the one most dear to me
Even the person closest to the artist had to evacuate
all would return the pulse of life
The energy of living beings would come back
growing stronger and stronger would beat again
Life would flourish, becoming more robust
As life returns to normal,
When existence becomes regular again
the question of another attack from Mars
The concern about the likelihood of another invasion from Mars
causes universal concern
Creates worry among everyone
Is our planet safe?
Is Earth protected from the threats of other planets?
or is this time of peace merely a reprieve?
Is this period of tranquility simply a brief period of respite?
It may be that across the immensity of space,
It is possible that through the vast cosmic expanse
they have learned their lessons
The Martians may have gained wisdom
and even now await their opportunity
And could be anticipating their next chance
Perhaps the future belongs not to us
Maybe the time ahead does not pertain to humans
but to the Martians
Rather, it belongs to the inhabitants from Mars
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF WAYNE
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@TGM_Productions
Okay, mostly talking about the original novel here.
What would happen next?
Realistically now.
How much of the geopolitical climate of Earth in the early 20th century would be changed?
What about The Martians’ second attack?
How much would humanity advance with Alien technology? IF they could even figure it out?
A lot of questions indeed.
@TGM_Productions
@S_H_v1.0.8
Given how much of a superpower Germany was at the time (also keep in mind Britain would be weaker following the book invasion)-
Yea I can see The Martians invading Germany first in a second invasion— that would turn into a long bitter war.
(The Martians could send reinforcements every two years - when Mars & earth are in opposition.)
So it’s likely they’d send a TON of Martians to build up defences and keep occupation of secured land.
There’s an opposition between Earth & Mars in January, 1914.
So I can imagine that’s when a second Martian invasion (great Martian war) could begin.
World War I would instead… be The Great Martian War.
@rowanclark9364
Love how the beating drum in the background symbolises the heart of London coming back together
@TheAlienFan
Richard Burton was certainly the right person as the journalist. Fantastic work
@alexc8114
Anyone else feel like this should be playing coming out of Lockdown?
"The threat of another attack was of universal concern"
@D3sdinova
Thats been the case continuously since 2019.
@axjagfilms
Ukraine currently happening as of 3/2/2022
@goobi3780
I love the uncertainty of the future, the fear after this would be immense
@sdhubbard
I think it would be less like 9/11 and more like the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union level of trauma.
@willdragongaming692
love it
@bernier42
This track and its triumphant music hit differently, listening to it after getting my first COVID vaccine dose.
@bernier42
Listening on repeat again, following my second dose.