The Final Countdown
Joey Tempest & John Norum Lyrics
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But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back,
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
The lyrics to the song The Final Countdown by Joey Tempest & John Norum talks about leaving for a journey into the unknown, leaving behind what we know as our home planet, Earth. The first verse talks about leaving together, but still bidding farewell to Earth, with the possibility of returning always open. It highlights the uncertainty of whether things will ever be the same again or not. The second verse focuses on the journey into space and heading towards the planet Venus. The line "And still we stand tall" portrays the undaunted courage of the space travelers going ahead despite the challenges that await them in the unknown space. The third line of the verse imagines that maybe the inhabitants of Venus have already seen them coming and are eagerly looking forward to welcoming them. The last line is a reminder that there is still much to discover and so much ground to cover.
The chorus of the song, "It's the final countdown," is a powerful metaphor for the ultimate journey that awaits us all - the end of life. It evokes a sense of urgency and the need to make every moment count. It reinforces the purpose of the journey, to discover and explore the unknown territories of space, but also to remind us of the beauty and preciousness of our home planet, which will be missed by all.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together,
We are departing at the same time,
But still it's farewell
Though we leave as a group, we bid goodbye,
And maybe we'll come back,
We may return at some point in the future,
To earth, who can tell?
It is uncertain if we will return to our home planet,
I guess there is no one to blame
No one can be held responsible for our departure,
We're leaving ground
We are taking off from the surface of our planet,
Will things ever be the same again?
It remains to be seen if the world we leave behind will ever be unchanged, as we have embarked on a new adventure,
It's the final countdown,
This is the last few moments before our departure,
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
We are bound for another planetary destination, and our morale remains strong,
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
Perhaps the inhabitants of our destination have already discovered our presence and are accepting of our arrival,
With so many light years to go and things to be found
We have a long journey ahead of us and there are many discoveries to be made,
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
We all have an emotional attachment to our home planet and will feel its absence as we travel through the vast universe,
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOEY TEMPEST
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@philodin5187
30 years later and it still gives me the chills.. what a song .. europe were great Live aswell..
@RickFortuneROCKS
Were? Still are! Always will be! 👍🏾👏🏾🎸
@iedamaria6788
concordo
@MichaelaItalia
Each time they play it, it sounds different and the more and more gorgeous! Not many rock bands can do this live - acousticly - this way!
@bryanwilliams2493
Fabulous version! Joey's voice is mature, controlled, and passionate...everything a singer should be. And, what a great acoustic solo from John Norum. A talented set of under-appreciated musicians during the glam rock era. Thank you for posting!
@anirbangupta434
Absolutely agree. I'm from India and this song was sort of an anthem here when I grew up in 80s. Its heart warming to see that raw talent again. He says his words absolutely crystal clear.
@MadaraUchiha-sp3jh
Oh damn, that was excellent! A bluesy acoustic version of this wonderful classic is all we needed!
@cameliab9993
I can't get enough of this music! Joey is a high class musician!
@tayron27
John Norum - the most underrated player ever.
@Seanhuang8848
I actually prefer this version to the metal one. It really shows how amazing his voice is.