Nothing Ever Dies
Kamelot Lyrics
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Under the same old sun
All alone yet somehow bound and unify
Dust to dust...
Ashes to ashes won't take long
We search for a harbor
Somewhere to belong
They say that faith is all you need
To stay forever young
What you've sown is what you reap
Our sins can't be undone
There is a god in each society
So right is wrong where wrong is right
No-one can be sure
Still we are certain
That what we know is truth
The only truth
We're building our temples taller
They say that faith is all you need
To stay forever young
What you've sown is what you reap
Our sins can't be undone
How can we trust them once again
They used to tell us lies
Their voices will sustain
'Cause nothing ever dies
Love
Love is the only truth
Pure as the well of youth
Until it breaks your heart
You took me higher
Than the mountains I have climbed
You
You waited all your life for me
You
Left me all alone behind
But we'll meet again
We will meet again
All alone
Stuck without you
They say that faith is all you need
To stay forever young
What you've sown is what you reap
Our sins can't be undone
How can we trust them once again
They used to tell us lies
Their voices will sustain
Cause nothing ever dies
The lyrics of Kamelot's song "Nothing Ever Dies" seem to explore the inevitability of death and the human quest for meaning and belonging in the face of it. The opening lines set the stage - we are all under the same sun, but ultimately alone and searching for a place to belong, a harbor. The phrase "dust to dust...ashes to ashes won't take long" references the biblical idea that humans are created from dust and return to it upon death. The lines "what you've sown is what you reap" and "our sins can't be undone" underscore the theme of mortality and the notion that our actions have consequences that are permanent, even if we can't undo them.
The song then explores the idea of faith - that elusive concept that promises immortality and eternal youth. However, the lyrics hint at the fact that faith is a tenuous ground on which to stand, and that the certainty of "what we know is truth" can be easily undermined by conflicting beliefs and differing societal norms. The line "so right is wrong where wrong is right" suggests that there is no objective standard against which to measure our actions - what is considered right in one society or culture may be considered wrong in another. Yet, even with all this uncertainty, the refrain repeats the idea that faith is all you need to stay young.
The final lines of the song focus on love as the only truth that endures, but even this idea is bittersweet, as it can "break your heart". The idea that we will "meet again" suggests a belief in an afterlife or reincarnation, but the final lines, "all alone, stuck without you" hint at the loneliness and fear that exist even with these beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We find ourselves in this moment
Under the same old sun
Living under the same sky, the world is continuously repeating itself
All alone yet somehow bound and unify
Despite being physically isolated, we are connected in some way
Dust to dust...
Life ultimately ends in death, it's an inevitable cycle
Ashes to ashes won't take long
Although we may all have different paths, we will all come to the same end
We search for a harbor
Looking for a place of safety and security, a sense of belonging
Somewhere to belong
A sense of home, where one can find familiarity and comfort
They say that faith is all you need
Some believe that one's religious beliefs are enough to stay young and alive
To stay forever young
To remain pure and untouched by the ravages of time
What you've sown is what you reap
You will reap the harvest of what you have sewn, and consequences follow actions
Our sins can't be undone
The things we've done wrong can never truly be undone, we must live with the consequences
There is a god in each society
Different cultures may have varying interpretations of religion and spirituality
So right is wrong where wrong is right
Morality and right vs wrong can vary depending on one's perspective
No-one can be sure
Uncertainty is an inevitable aspect of life
Still we are certain
Despite this, we have a steadfast belief in our own truth
That what we know is truth
We believe what we know to be true, even if others may disagree
The only truth
Our subjective truth is the only thing we know for certain
We're building our temples taller
We are invested in building up what we believe in more and more
How can we trust them once again
Mistrust has been sowed, and it's hard to look for trust again
They used to tell us lies
Those who we trusted have deceived us in the past
Their voices will sustain
Despite the lies, their words still linger
'Cause nothing ever dies
The impact and legacy of those who have come before us cannot be erased or forgotten
Love
Love is the centerpiece of human connections and is a gateway to the truth
Love is the only truth
Love, devoid of deceit or lies, is the most genuine emotion and experience in life
Pure as the well of youth
Love is a rejuvenating, refreshing and a life-changing experience
Until it breaks your heart
Love also involves pain and disappointment
You took me higher
The influence of a loved one can elevate our emotional and spiritual state
Than the mountains I have climbed
Love can bring immense joy to our lives
You
A special person who has touched someone's life
You waited all your life for me
A feeling of destiny and fate that you were meant to be together
Left me all alone behind
Betrayal and abandonment leaves emotional scars on a person
But we'll meet again
Hope and belief in reunions, either in this world or the hereafter
We will meet again
The bond between two souls can never be entirely broken
All alone
Being by oneself, with nothing but memories of someone who has gone
Stuck without you
Feeling lost and without direction after the departure of a loved one
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