The New Stone Age
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Lyrics
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This is the body I've been hoping for
These are the words I've been longing just to say
So this is my goal, the end of my life
This is the feeling that won't be amassed
Oh my God what have I done this time
Oh my God what have I done this time
The things that you find, the [tug at the sky]
Oh my God what have we done this time
Oh my God what have we done this time (this time yeah)
The lyrics of "The New Stone Age" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark explore the desire for physical and emotional transformation. The line "this is the room, this is the wall" sets the scene, and the following line "this is the body I've been hoping for" suggests a longing for a new physical form. The lyrics then delve deeper into the emotions behind this longing, as the singer describes the words they have been "longing just to say." This could be interpreted as a desire to express themselves honestly or to finally find the courage to make a change.
The song then takes a darker turn, as the singer reflects on the consequences of their actions. The line "so this is my goal, the end of my life" suggests that the singer is willing to risk everything to achieve their desires. The repetition of "Oh my God what have I done this time" adds a sense of remorse or regret, as the singer realizes the gravity of their actions. The final lines of the song shift from the personal to the collective, asking "Oh my God what have we done this time." This could be interpreted as a commentary on societal or environmental destruction caused by humans.
Overall, "The New Stone Age" is a thought-provoking exploration of desire, consequence, and accountability.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the room, this is the wall
I am in a space that feels empty and barren
This is the body I've been hoping for
I finally have the physical strength and ability to achieve my goals
These are the words I've been longing just to say
There is something important I need to express, but it has been difficult to find the courage to say it
So this is my goal, the end of my life
I have found my ultimate purpose in life and am determined to achieve it
This is the feeling that won't be amassed
There is an uncontainable emotion that I am feeling, too overwhelming to control or suppress
Oh my God what have I done this time
I am experiencing regret over something I've done, and I can't believe I let it happen
The things that you find, the [tug at the sky]
Sometimes you come across something unexpected that fills you with awe and wonder, like reaching for the stars
The feeling, the longing, the very [respine]
You can't shake off a strong emotion or desire, it's ingrained in your very being
Oh my God what have we done this time
We collectively made a mistake or did something we regret, and it's hard to come to terms with
Oh my God what have we done this time (this time yeah)
The realization of our actions is hitting us hard and we can't deny the consequences
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Written by: A. MCCLUSKEY
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