Masquerade
Mara & David Lyrics
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And the leaves will fall from the branch
Now we are free to spin in a final dance
All along the road promises are made
Will they survive or to rest will they be laid
Then she turns to walk away
Is there something I should say
Hold a place in my heart
Then I for a moment hesitate
I reach out but it’s too late
Will I see her face revealed
In this masquerade
Then she turns to walk away
Is there something I should say
To let her know she’ll always
Hold a place in my heart
Then I for a moment hesitate
I reach out but it’s too late
Will I see her face revealed
In this masquerade
The lyrics of Mara & David's song Masquerade tell a story of uncertainty and missed opportunities. It begins with the imagery of the wind blowing through a restless tree and leaves falling from its branches, symbolizing change and the inevitability of endings. The following lines speak of promises made along the road and the uncertainty of whether they will survive or fall by the wayside. Then, the singer sees someone leaving and contemplates whether to say something to let her know she will always hold a place in his heart. He hesitates for a moment and reaches out, but it’s too late. The question remains whether he will ever see her face revealed in this masquerade.
The theme of uncertainty and the fleeting nature of opportunities is prominent in the lyrics. The use of imagery, such as the wind and fallen leaves, adds to the sense of transience and impermanence. The title itself, Masquerade, implies a sense of hiding or disguising oneself. This idea is reflected in the lyrics as the singer wonders if he will ever see the woman's face revealed. The message conveyed is one of regret for not seizing the moment and a longing to connect with someone who is now lost.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind will blow through restless tree
The wind is going to wander through the trees which are unable to stay still.
And the leaves will fall from the branch
Leaves are going to fall from the branches in response to the wind’s movement.
Now we are free to spin in a final dance
After experiencing the wind's blow and the leaves falling off from trees, we are now free to spin our own way in the last dance.
All along the road promises are made
Promises are being made all along the road.
Will they survive or to rest will they be laid
The question is whether these promises will be kept or not.
Then she turns to walk away
She turns around and decides to walk away.
Is there something I should say
I am wondering if there is anything left for me to say before she leaves.
To let her know she’ll always Hold a place in my heart
I want to express to her that she will always be present in my heart.
Then I for a moment hesitate
For a moment, I hesitate and hold back.
I reach out but it’s too late
I try to reach out to hold her back, but I'm too late to do so.
Will I see her face revealed In this masquerade
I wonder if I will ever see her real face or just another mask in this masquerade of life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Minasian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edward Harris
This is a really nice jam !!! I expect Mara and David to blow up, they are so talented and the general public is so stupid. Thank you for publishing this song !!
Robert Dupuis
look for jukebox from them on itunes.. very very good
Robert Dupuis
agreed... already hooked