Happy New Year
Lova Lyrics


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No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say

Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I

Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway

Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die

You and I





You and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lova's song "Happy New Year" reflect on the mixed emotions that often accompany the transition from one year to the next. The first verse sets the scene after the celebration has ended, with no more champagne and the fireworks fading away. The singer, accompanied by someone else ("you"), expresses a feeling of being lost and blue in this moment. The morning after the party feels different, almost gray and far removed from the excitement of the previous day.


As the chorus comes in, the song shifts towards a hopeful tone for the new year. It wishes for a vision of a world where neighbors are friends, where people have hope and a will to try. It acknowledges that without these hopes and efforts, life seems meaningless, as if one might as well lay down and die. The final lines of the song echo the connection between the singer and the unidentified person referred to as "you and I," signifying a bond that will perhaps help them navigate the uncertainties of the future.


The lyrics delve into the human tendency to be fooled by the idea that everything will be fine, even when there are clear signs of trouble. The singer sees how the so-called "brave new world" comes into existence and thrives amidst the ashes of their lives, implying a cycle of destruction and renewal. The song suggests that despite the foolishness and flawed nature of humanity, there is still a glimmer of hope to strive for a better world.


Overall, "Happy New Year" captures the bittersweet feeling of endings and beginnings, the longing for positive change, and the realization of the complexities of human nature.


Line by Line Meaning

No more champagne
The celebratory and luxurious atmosphere has come to an end


And the fireworks are through
The colorful and exciting display of fireworks has ended


Here we are, me and you
We find ourselves together in this moment


Feeling lost and feeling blue
Experiencing a sense of confusion and sadness


It's the end of the party
The festivities have reached their conclusion


And the morning seems so grey
The following day appears dull and uninspiring


So unlike yesterday
In contrast to the vibrant and joyful previous day


Now's the time for us to say
This is the moment for us to express


Happy new year, happy new year
Wishing for a joyful and prosperous new year


May we all have a vision now and then
Let's hope that we can occasionally imagine


Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
A world where we all live in harmony and friendship


May we all have our hopes, our will to try
May we all possess the determination and ambition to strive


If we don't we might as well lay down and die
If we lack these qualities, life becomes meaningless


Sometimes I see
Occasionally, I perceive


How the brave new world arrives
The emergence of an optimistic and progressive era


And I see how it thrives
I witness its prosperity


In the ashes of our lives
Despite the difficulties and challenges we face


Oh yes, man is a fool
Indeed, humans can be foolish


And he thinks he'll be okay
Believing everything will turn out fine


Dragging on, feet of clay
Persisting with heavy burdens and limitations


Never knowing he's astray
Unaware of being off course


Keeps on going anyway
Continues moving forward regardless


You and I
Both of us




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@johnyhnialummizo3544

Happy New Year

Song by Lova

No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say

Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I

Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway

Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I

Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine

Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I



All comments from YouTube:

@henryihewunwa

Happy New Year 🎆

@Lilly_01455

It is beautiful 😊

@user-fy6tq1nl6n

Vary good song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@annavitoria9921

A sonoridade da voz da Lova é inigualável.

@ceciliasug6050

So beautiful. I grew up listening to this song and I’ve never heard a new version that got to me like this one. Thank you ❤️

@ezzk

I loved this

@music_duckhu

오늘 들은 노래들중 제일 좋다..🥰

@fabiandariobosio

Amazing.

@sada41

🇯🇵いいね👍

@katrinavorobyova6453

It's wonderful!!! I absolutely love your voice!

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