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Epilogue
Lights & Motion Lyrics
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You should be so glad.
21st Century Man.
Though you ride on the wheels of tomorrow.
You still wander the fields of your sorrow.
Time, time, time, time
The lyrics of "Epilogue" by Lights & Motion depict a sense of sadness and regret, despite the advancements and opportunities of the current time. The opening lines urge the subject to feel happy and glad, as if they have everything they need to succeed in the 21st century. However, the following lines reveal a deeper emotional struggle, as the subject still feels trapped in their own pain and regrets.
The reference to "riding on the wheels of tomorrow" suggests a sense of progress and movement forward, but the fact that they still "wander the fields of [their] sorrow" shows that they haven't truly escaped their emotional struggles. The repetition of "time" in the last line emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and how our past experiences can continue to haunt us even as time moves forward. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for happiness and a need to confront and move past past pain and regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
You should be so happy.
You have every reason to feel content and joyful.
You should be so glad.
You should feel immensely grateful for all that you have.
21st Century Man.
You are living in the present era, with all its advancements and complexities.
Though you ride on the wheels of tomorrow.
Even though you're moving forward towards the future with optimism.
You still wander the fields of your sorrow.
You are still haunted by your past struggles and pain.
Time, time, time, time
The ever-constant force that propels us forward and reminds us of our mortality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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