Never
M.E. Lyrics
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Vacation in Athens is calling me
And knock, knock, knock on wood
I thought I'd left you behind
Heaven is yours
Heaven is yours
Heaven is yours, where I live
The thought of the catacombs
Left my soul at home
This letter never sent
And it's so far, it's so dark, I'm so lost
Heaven is yours
(Another story)
Heaven is yours
(Another story for a while)
Heaven is yours, where I live
(Someone show me)
When I'm moving too fast
Where's my new address?
The water is evening now
The catacombs are filling in
If my soul was made of stone
No, not, not so dark, dark
And it's so far, it's so dark, I'm so lost
And it's so far, it's so far, it's so far
Heaven is yours
(Another story)
Heaven is yours
(Another story for a while)
Heaven is yours, where I live
(Someone show me)
Heaven is yours
(Another story)
Heaven is yours
(Another story for a while)
Heaven is yours, where I live
(Someone show me)
The lyrics of M.E.'s song "Never" seem to be a reflection on leaving someone or something behind and searching for a new beginning. The opening lines suggest the simplicity of the journey so far, with a vacation in Athens calling the singer. The phrase "knock on wood" implies a need for luck or good fortune, perhaps in the pursuit of this new start. The lyrics "Heaven is yours" repeated several times throughout the song could be interpreted as a desire for a better place, where the singer can thrive and live fully. The catacombs mentioned in the lyrics may allude to a dark or hidden part of the past that the singer is trying to leave behind.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer questions where they belong and what their new address might be. The mention of the water evening and the catacombs filling in creates a feeling of being stuck or trapped, possibly in the past. However, when the lyrics say "If my soul was made of stone, No, not, not so dark, dark," it implies that the singer is not entirely stuck and is capable of change.
Ultimately, "Never" is a mix of hope and uncertainty. The repeated request for someone to "show me" where to find heaven suggests a need for guidance and a search for purpose. Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the challenges of moving on and finding a new beginning while balancing the weight of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been pretty simple so far
Life has been easy and uncomplicated up to this point
Vacation in Athens is calling me
I am strongly drawn to take a vacation in Athens
And knock, knock, knock on wood
I'm hoping that things keep going well for me, and knocking on wood for good luck
I thought I'd left you behind
I believed I had moved on and left you in the past
Heaven is yours
You have the power to create your own happiness and heaven in life
The thought of the catacombs
The idea of venturing underground to the catacombs is haunting and unsettling
Left my soul at home
The thoughts of the catacombs have paralyzed me and made me lose touch with my own soul
This letter never sent
I never conveyed my true feelings in the form of a letter
And it's so far, it's so dark, I'm so lost
I feel far from where I want to be, shrouded in darkness, and completely directionless
Heaven is yours
You hold the key to create the life that you want
(Another story)
There are many different paths and narratives that we can choose in life
(Another story for a while)
We can try different paths for a time, but ultimately we choose our own destiny
Heaven is yours, where I live
We each create our own heaven or hell depending on our inner state
(Someone show me)
I need guidance or inspiration from someone to help me find my way
When I'm moving too fast
When I'm pushing myself beyond my limits
Where's my new address?
Where is my new destination or life path?
The water is evening now
The day is ending and turning into night
The catacombs are filling in
The catacombs are losing their grip on me as I emerge into the light
If my soul was made of stone
If I were emotionally hardened or unfeeling
No, not, not so dark, dark
Things aren't as bleak or hopeless as they seem
And it's so far, it's so dark, I'm so lost
I'm still feeling directionless and uncertain about my path
And it's so far, it's so far, it's so far
The distance to where I want to be seems insurmountable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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