Mulvey self-released his first demo tape, Rabbit Talk, in 1992; this was followed that same year by his first major album Brother Rabbit Speaks (which was re-issued in 2001). Since then he has released more than a dozen albums. His music has featured on NPR's shows "All Songs Considered" and "Weekend Edition", as well as the television show "Felicity".
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Coda
Peter Mulvey Lyrics
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Not for a year, but ever and a day
Oh, the radio and the telephone
And the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies
And in time may go but oh, my dear
Our love is here to stay together we're
We're going a long, long, long way
Gibraltar will tumble
They are only made of clay
But forever and a day
Our love is here to stay
Our love is here to stay
The lyrics of Peter Mulvey's song "Coda" express the everlasting nature of love. The opening lines, "It's very clear our love is here to stay, not for a year, but ever and a day," emphasize the strength and enduring quality of the love being expressed. The mention of various forms of entertainment like the radio, telephone, and movies as "passing fancies" signifies that these things may come and go, but the love between the two individuals remains constant.
Mulvey continues to reinforce the idea of lasting love by stating, "And in time the Rockies will crumble, Gibraltar will tumble, they are only made of clay." This metaphorical imagery suggests that even monumental physical structures will eventually decay and fall, but the love shared by the couple is unyielding and unaffected by the passage of time.
The concluding line, "Our love is here to stay," serves as a resounding affirmation of the enduring power of love. Despite the transient nature of the world around us, love has the ability to transcend and persist, promising a bond that will last forever and a day.
Overall, "Coda" conveys the message that love has the capacity to endure and withstand the test of time, remaining steadfast even in the face of changing circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear our love is here to stay
It is abundantly evident that our love will endure indefinitely
Not for a year, but ever and a day
Our love is not limited to a mere year, but will last for eternity
Oh, the radio and the telephone
These modes of communication
And the movies that we know
As well as the films that are familiar to us
May just be passing fancies
Could simply be fleeting and transient interests
And in time may go but oh, my dear
Over time, they may fade away, but oh, my beloved
Our love is here to stay together we're
Our love will persist, for we remain united
We're going a long, long, long way
We are embarking on a lengthy journey
And in time the Rockies will crumble
Eventually, the Rocky Mountains will disintegrate
Gibraltar will tumble
Even Gibraltar will collapse
They are only made of clay
Both are composed solely of clay
But forever and a day
However, our love will last for eternity
Our love is here to stay
Our love is permanent, enduring, and unchanging
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEVI SEACER JR, DAVID PKA DAVID Z RIVKIN, . PRINCE (US 1), ELISA FIORILLO
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