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Twilight
L'usine Lyrics
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What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions.
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Let's reach twilight
Sun, winter premiere
For a day, tonight to lay
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions
For awhile
One day, tonight to lay
(for awhile, for awhile)
Between beauty and dreams
(Twilight)
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
The lyrics of L'usine's song "Twilight" contain existential questioning regarding our understanding of the past and future, and why we feel the need to ponder such serious questions. The repetition of "What do you know about the ancient / What do you know about the future / Why these serious questions / Why not forget directions" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's confusion and frustration with the weight of these questions, and they question whether it is necessary to constantly ponder them.
The repetition also serves to build up to the chorus, where the singer suggests that we forget about these questions for a while and instead focus on reaching the beauty of the twilight. The contrasting imagery of the sun and winter premiere further emphasizes the idea of opposing elements coming together in the twilight, creating a moment of stillness and peace.
Overall, the song encourages us to take a break from our constant questioning and analyzing, and to simply enjoy the present moment and the beauty around us.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you possess about the past?
What do you know about the future
What understanding do you have about the years to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty, solemn inquiries?
Why not forget directions.
Is it not better to abandon the notion of having a set path or plan?
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you possess about the past?
What do you know about the future
What understanding do you have about the years to come?
Why not forget directions, for awhile
Why not take a break from having a specific path or plan for a brief period?
Let's reach twilight
Let us move towards the dusk, the end of the day.
Sun, winter premiere
The sun is setting in the winter season.
For a day, tonight to lay
We have this one day to rest and relax tonight.
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you possess about the past?
What do you know about the future
What understanding do you have about the years to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty, solemn inquiries?
Why not forget directions
Is it not better to abandon the notion of having a set path or plan?
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you possess about the past?
What do you know about the future
What understanding do you have about the years to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty, solemn inquiries?
Why not forget directions
Is it not better to abandon the notion of having a set path or plan?
For awhile
For a brief period of time.
One day, tonight to lay
We have this one day to rest and relax tonight.
(for awhile, for awhile)
(for a brief period of time, for a brief period of time)
Between beauty and dreams
In the space where beauty and dreams intersect.
(Twilight,)
(Dusk,)
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Dusk, Dusk, Dusk
Writer(s): Jeff Mcilwain
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ismabatool6991
2024 and still one of the best mixes on here ❤
@dispersion7134
Just started to listen to lusine, and this is a hidden gem for me. So underrated
@xnappo
I was instantly chilled out.
@rwalker3208
What do I know about the ancient, what do I know about the future, why do I forget directions. Great song.!!!
@Yeshua-no-Jesus
Why the serious questions
@Onyx8Moon
This song is so weird, but charming. I am so in love with it. Alluring! <3
@ElowsEmporium
I love to come back here.
@alexveg3
this tune made my day!!!
@psychoflee
This song makes me imagine of my future son or daughter and I don't know why
@paganpoetryb
Brillante... Para los de habla hispana; este material es de A Certain Distance.