Epilogue
Jeff Wayne / Jerry Wayne / Doreen Wayne Lyrics


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The torment was ended
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
As life returns to normal,
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

Overall Meaning

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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