細美武士 (ELLEGARDEN、the H… Read Full Bio ↴MONOEYES is a Japanese alternative rock band.
細美武士 (ELLEGARDEN、the HIATUS)
一瀬正和 (ASPARAGUS、the HIATUS)
スコット・マーフィー (アリスター、スコット&リバース)
戸高賢史 (ART-SCHOOL、Ropes)
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Like We've Never Lost
MONOEYES Lyrics
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When you find the diamond ring of fire
From your ancestors
Turned out to be plastic
When you find oblivion inside
Spent just long enough
To forget what you are
I don't want you to crack
Let′s cry again
Like we've never lost before
Let's try again
Like we′ve never given up
Let′s fly again
Like we've never fallen down
Let′s dance to any song
When you find Elysium was here
The fountain's all drained out
Statues crumbling to the sand
When you find the town you′re headed for
Turns out to be just
A mirage in the Sun
I don't want you to crack
Tell me more of the story
Let′s cry again
Like we've never lost before
Let's try again
Like we′ve never given up
Let′s fly again
Like we've never fallen down
Let′s dance to any song
When there's no frontier for future
There′s no love that's eternal
There′s no courage to fight
There's only confusion
When there's no will to survive
There′s no doctor to cure
There′s no basement to hide
From this delusion
There will always be something
There will always be someone
There will always be somewhere
That you can go
Let's cry again
Like we′ve never lost before
Let's try again
Like we′ve never given up
Let's fly again
Like we′ve never fallen down
Let's dance to any song
Let's dance to any song
Let′s dance to any song
The lyrics to MONOEYES's song "Like We've Never Lost" paint a picture of various disappointments and disillusionments in life. The first stanza talks about finding a supposed "diamond ring of fire" from your ancestors, only to discover that it's actually plastic. This could be a metaphor for inherited expectations or values that turn out to be superficial or meaningless. The second stanza talks about forgetting who you are and finding oblivion inside. This could represent a loss of identity or purpose. In both cases, the singer wants to avoid cracking under the weight of these negative experiences and instead calls for a cathartic release through crying and remembering what it's like to feel hope and determination.
The chorus emphasizes this call to action, urging the listener to try, fly, and dance again like they've never lost before. The second verse offers more examples of disappointment, such as finding that a place you thought was idyllic (Elysium) has crumbled away or discovering that a destination you were aiming for was a mere mirage. The bridge offers a bleak assessment of a world without hope or purpose, where there's no love, courage, or will to survive. But even in this darkness, the singer offers a glimmer of hope by suggesting that there will always be something, someone, or somewhere to turn to.
Overall, "Like We've Never Lost" is a song about resilience and the importance of holding on to hope and joy in the face of disappointment and uncertainty. The lyrics encourage the listener to remember what it's like to feel alive and to keep dancing, trying, and flying even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
When you find the diamond ring of fire
When you discover something that you believed to be valuable only to find out it's worthless
From your ancestors
That has been passed down through your family
Turned out to be plastic
Isn't truly genuine or valuable
When you find oblivion inside
When you feel lost and empty within yourself
Spent just long enough
You've been in that negative state for a significant amount of time
To forget what you are
You've lost sight of who you truly are
I don't want you to crack
I don't want you to fall apart or break down under the weight of your struggles
Tell me more of the story
Share with me your experiences
Let's cry again
Let's express our emotions and release our pain together
Like we've never lost before
Let's grieve and process our pain as if we've never experienced it before
Let's try again
Let's attempt to move forward and overcome obstacles despite past failures
Like we've never given up
Let's maintain hope and resilience, refusing to give up on our goals and aspirations
Let's fly again
Let's soar to new heights and embrace the freedom of possibility
Like we've never fallen down
Let's approach each new challenge as if we've never been defeated before
Let's dance to any song
Let's celebrate life and joy in whatever way we can
When there's no frontier for future
When it feels like there are no new opportunities or possibilities ahead
There's no love that's eternal
Love may not last forever, which can be painful
There's no courage to fight
When you feel defeated and lack motivation to keep fighting
There's only confusion
Feeling lost and unsure of what to do next
When there's no will to survive
When you feel like giving up on life altogether
There's no doctor to cure
There may not be a solution to immediate problems or pain
There's no basement to hide
There's no escape or hiding place from negative experiences
From this delusion
From this false or distorted perception of reality
There will always be something
There will always be some source of hope or positivity in your life
There will always be someone
There will always be someone to turn to for support and guidance
There will always be somewhere
There will always be a place to call home or a place where you feel safe
Let's dance to any song
Let's continue to move forward and celebrate life, no matter what challenges we face
Writer(s): 細美 武士, 細美 武士
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.