Andromeda
Paul Weller Lyrics
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Came dancing gently through my window
As I waved goodbye
To my other life
The dying planet grew dark and still
My feisty engines took me up and then
I could see ?
I'm not ethereal, unreal
And I'm not waiting any longer
For this world to be still
I raise my glass and I win my pride
Sweet Andromeda
My mood gets lifted with the gravity's pull
Looks like I'm smiling but I'm dying too
Within the last ?
Oh, sweet Andromeda
In Paul Weller's song Andromeda, the lyrics describe a person saying farewell to their old life and leaving a dying planet behind. As they set off towards the Andromeda galaxy, they reflect on their own mortality and their desire for a better existence. The imagery of "tiny, tiny shades of light" and "feisty engines" provide a sense of wonder and excitement as they embark on this journey.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of longing for something more meaningful and fulfilling. The line "I'm not waiting any longer for this world to be still" implies a dissatisfaction with their current circumstances and a desire to find a place where they can truly belong. The repetition of the phrase "sweet Andromeda" throughout the song further emphasizes this longing and suggests that this galaxy represents a sort of salvation or refuge for the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to Paul Weller's Andromeda reflect themes of adventure, mortality, and a longing for something more. The song speaks to the human desire to explore and discover new things, while also acknowledging the inevitability of our own mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Tiny, tiny shades of light
The sunlight entering through his window was very faint
Came dancing gently through my window
The sunlight entered his room in a tender and soothing manner
As I waved goodbye
He has left his previous or old life behind
To my other life
He has moved on to a new life
The dying planet grew dark and still
The old planet is no longer vibrant and has lost its life
My feisty engines took me up and then
His tireless engines propelled him upwards in space
I could see? Oh, Andromeda
He could see the galaxy Andromeda in the distance
I'm not ethereal, unreal
He feels alive and present in the moment
And I'm not waiting any longer
He is not in a state of waiting anymore
For this world to be still
He is seeking an escape from the chaos of this world
I raise my glass and I win my pride
He feels triumphant and strong
Sweet Andromeda
He finds solace and comfort in the thought of Andromeda
My mood gets lifted with the gravity's pull
He feels elated by the gravitational force of Andromeda
Looks like I'm smiling but I'm dying too
He is putting on a happy facade while he is also struggling with sorrow
Within the last? Oh, sweet Andromeda
The last moments of his life are made more meaningful by thinking of Andromeda
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIMON DINE, PAUL WELLER
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