The Last Mile
Nico Lyrics
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So why not let them flow?
People were made for showing
So why not let them show?
Show a little laughter
Show a little smile
'Cause we've started on the last mile.
Children's minds are crippled
Black is what they see.
Man's mind is murdered
So why not let him see?
Show a little laughter
Show a little smile
'Cause we've started on the last mile.
Children's minds are crippled
Black is what they see.
Man's mind is murdered,
So why not let him see?
Show a little laughter
Show a little smile
'Cause we've started on the last mile
The song, The Last Mile by Nico, seems to be an urging to let things flow and show one's true self. The first two lines, "Rivers were made for flowing, So why not let them flow?" could be interpreted to mean that just as rivers are meant to flow naturally, people should also let their thoughts and emotions flow freely. The next two lines, "People were made for showing, So why not let them show?" continue this theme of being true to oneself and not hiding behind societal expectations or norms.
The subsequent lyrics "Show a little laughter, Show a little smile, 'Cause we've started on the last mile" further emphasize the importance of showing one's true, happy self. The expression "the last mile" could indicate that we're at the end, which can be interpreted as a urging to enjoy and savor every moment. It also highlights the idea that we are all on the same journey, we have all come this far, so we should enjoy the remaining journey.
The final four lines, "Children's minds are crippled, Black is what they see, Man's mind is murdered, So why not let him see?" suggest that people today are disillusioned and disheartened with the negative things happening around them. The lines are referring to the unfortunate state of the minds of both children and adults in society. The lyrics of The Last Mile are a reminder to rise above all the negativity, and just like the river, nature is just flowing despite all the pain, we should also go on and show little laughter and smile.
Line by Line Meaning
Rivers were made for flowing
The original purpose of rivers is to pour water down from the hills to the sea.
So why not let them flow?
We should let nature take its course and not impede the flow of rivers.
People were made for showing
People were created to showcase their true selves and emotions.
So why not let them show?
We should encourage people to express themselves without fear of judgment or condemnation.
Show a little laughter
We should display a little humor and joy, even in difficult situations.
Show a little smile
We should express happiness and positivity, no matter what.
'Cause we've started on the last mile.
We're on the verge of a significant change, and we must enjoy our last moments of independence and freedom.
Children's minds are crippled
Children's creativity is suppressed, and their ability to think for themselves is limited.
Black is what they see.
Their view of the world is constricted and bleak, which is detrimental to their development.
Man's mind is murdered
Adults' capacity for critical thinking is often diminished, causing them to accept harmful beliefs and ideas.
So why not let him see?
We should encourage people to question, analyze, and seek knowledge, rather than accepting the status quo.
Show a little laughter
We should display a little humor and joy, even in difficult situations.
Show a little smile
We should express happiness and positivity, no matter what.
'Cause we've started on the last mile.
We're on the verge of a significant change, and we must enjoy our last moments of independence and freedom.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.