Live and Die
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Lyrics
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Come over to me and discover
How I want to be near you
And you need to be far away
You always seem to make me feel at home
Hey you
People likeI never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever live and die
I look at all of the people
Doing it over and over
You never get any older
I wish that you could be here
I look at you and I
Make the same mistakes
Hey you
People like
I never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever Live and Die
I never know, I never know, I never know why
You make me wanna cry
I never know, I never know, I never know why
Forever Live and Die
"Forever Live and Die" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is a melancholic song that expresses the feeling of being lost and uncertain about relationships. The first verse conveys the conflicted emotions of someone who is torn between the desire to be with someone and the realization that they need space. The use of the contrast between "near" and "far away" creates a sense of distance and longing. The second verse seems to reflect on the monotony and lack of excitement in life, and how it can make people feel like they are stuck in a cycle. The chorus repeats the phrase "I never know why" several times, emphasizing the feeling of confusion and the inability to understand one's own emotions. The final line "Forever live and die" suggests that these feelings are persistent and that they contribute to a sense of despair.
Overall, "Forever Live and Die" is a poignant and introspective look at relationships and the emotional complexities that come with them. It highlights the difficulty of understanding one's own feelings and the sense of loneliness that can come from seeking love and connection while feeling lost and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
I never wanted another
I never desired another person, I only want you
Come over to me and discover
Come to me and explore our affection
I want to be near you
I desire to be close to you
And you need to be far away
But you require distance
You always seem to make me feel at home
You have a presence that makes me feel comfortable
Baby..Before I go people lie
But before I leave, I must admit that in this world, people are dishonest
I never know, I never know, I never know, I never know why
I cannot understand, I don't comprehend why
You make me want to cry
You bring me to tears with your actions or words
Forever live and die
We're doomed to a cycle of living and dying, without solutions to these problems
I look at all of the people
I see all these people
Doing it over and over
Repeating the same mistakes time and again
You're never getting older
They are not becoming wiser or learning from experiences, but stuck in a loop
I wish that you could be here
I desire your presence
I hope that you and I made the same mistakes
I pray that we shared the same errors, and know it would be fine if we made them again
Baby..Before I go
Darling, before I leave
Forever live and die
We continue to exist and wither away endlessly
I never know, I never know, I never know, I never know why
I cannot decipher or reason out why
You make me want to cry
You bring me to tears with your actions or words
Forever live and die
We're doomed to a cycle of living and dying, without solutions to these problems
I never know, I never know, I never know, I never know why
I cannot understand or fathom why
You make me want to cry
You bring me to tears with your actions or words
Forever live and die
We continue to exist and wither away endlessly
I never know, I never know, I never know, I never know why
I cannot decipher or reason out why
You make me want to cry
Your actions or words bring me to tears every time
Forever, forever live and die
We are consigned to live and die indefinitely, without a solution to all these nonsense.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Graham Weir, Neil Weir, Paul Humphreys
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Stevie163
It’s 2024 and I’m still listening to this amazing song. Wasn’t 80s dancing just great
@elvirac-nk3hx
Me too! ❤
@marionkennedy9651
AND ME!!!!!❤
@rachelwise5193
I want to find a time machine and go back to this time and never ever leave!!
@warrenfuchs2304
Me too
@GratefulDadATX
Can't believe they're coming here this year. Just saw the Fixx last year, can't wait for this one. Holy memories, batman .
@ericbear2514
Hopefully there's still plenty of people still listening to this amazing song in 2023!
@zulmamabelgonzalez4300
En este momento
@burglb.1792
❤ soeben am lauschen dieser schönen Klänge
@iblegal
Brings back some great memories