He has released two solo albums. So Long Celeste (1992), and United (1996).
He continues to write and release records under the Alphaville name, and perform live with the Alphaville live band.
The Shape Of Things To Come
Marian Gold Lyrics
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The prophet is screaming, his head hits the ground
You should hear the warning if you read the signs
Play with your own life but don't play with mine
The shape of things to come
There was Moses and me when the wind took the change
He hands out the menue, he moves out of range
If you knew the action, you see us so blind
The shape of things to come
YouΒ΄re not invited to stay, youΒ΄re not intended to go
Can you tell the future, I donΒ΄t think so
You should hear the warning if you read the signs
Play with your own life but don't play with mine
The shape of things to come
You're living your way, I live in mine
May be tomorrow we will collide..
The lyrics of The Shape of Things to Come by Marian Gold suggest an apocalyptic scene. The imagery used is religious, with references to Jesus, Moses and prophets, and the warning signs that they indicate. The sense of urgency is also present in the lyrics, where the singer tells the audience that they should hear the warning signs and avoid playing with their lives, as well as his.
The song seems to be a warning for people who are not taking heed of the warning signs that are appearing around them. The use of religious imagery suggests that the world may be heading towards a sort of religious apocalypse. The prophets are screaming and praying for rain, and the wind has taken a change. This suggests that there is an impending sense of doom. The chorus of "The shape of things to come" implies that there is something ominous that is coming, and people need to be aware of it.
In conclusion, The Shape of Things to Come by Marian Gold is a song that is urging people to take notice of what is happening around them. The use of religious imagery suggests that the world may be heading towards a religious apocalypse, and the sense of urgency in the lyrics suggests that there is an impending sense of doom.
Line by Line Meaning
JesusΒ΄ praying for rain, lightning flashes around
A chaotic and dangerous situation is unfolding
The prophet is screaming, his head hits the ground
Desperate warnings are being ignored
You should hear the warning if you read the signs
There are clear indications of what the future holds
Play with your own life but don't play with mine
Don't put others at risk with your actions
The shape of things to come
The future is uncertain and potentially ominous
There was Moses and me when the wind took the change
Unpredictable events can disrupt even the most seemingly stable situations
He hands out the menue, he moves out of range
Those in charge may not always take responsibility for the consequences of their actions
If you knew the action, you see us so blind
A lack of knowledge can blind people to real dangers
YouΒ΄re not invited to stay, youΒ΄re not intended to go
You don't belong here, and there's nowhere else for you
Can you tell the future, I donΒ΄t think so
Nobody can predict what will happen with absolute certainty
You're living your way, I live in mine
We all have different paths in life
May be tomorrow we will collide..
Our paths may intersect in unexpected and possibly destructive ways
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Giorgia Pierfederici
Beautiful voice,album(So long celeste 1992:Marian Gold)and song.His voice is always wonderful.