tango
Piano/Andrew Wilde Lyrics
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We are nothing but shadow and mist
In the mirror we look as we pass
No reflection's revealed in the glass
Don't you know that the blood in your vein is as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
We are shadows who dance
We don't exist
We are nothing but shadow and mist
In the mirror we look as we pass
No reflection's revealed in the glass
Don't you know that the blood in your veinis as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
Two illusions who touch in a trancemaking love not by choice but by chance
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
We are shadows who dance
We are shadows who dance
The lyrics of Piano/Andrew Wilde's song Tango in 2-3 are reflective and philosophical in nature, touching on the concept of human existence and the illusions we create for ourselves. The opening lines "We don't exist, we are nothing but shadow and mist" suggest that the personas and identities we project in our daily lives are insubstantial and ephemeral, mere shadows of our true selves. The reference to the lack of reflection in the mirror reinforces this idea, suggesting that we are unable to truly see ourselves as we are, only as we wish to be perceived by others.
The lines "It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel" speak to the idea of the masks we wear in order to fit in and be accepted by society, even if it means suppressing our true selves. The use of the tango as a metaphor for life emphasizes the idea of illusion and deception, as the dance involves intricate movements and close physical contact that can distract from the underlying emotions and motivations of the dancers.
The final lines "Two illusions who touch in a trance, making love not by choice but by chance to a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last, we are shadows who dance" suggest that even in the most intimate of interactions, we are still consumed by the illusion of our own existence, unable to truly connect with one another.
Overall, the lyrics of Tango in 2-3 explore the human experience of existence and the ways in which we create illusions in order to cope with the confusion and chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't exist
We are living in a world where our existence is fragile and fleeting.
We are nothing but shadow and mist
Our existence is insubstantial and ephemeral just like how shadows and mist are impermanent.
In the mirror we look as we pass
We are self-aware of our shadow-like existence and we catch glimpses of it in mirrors.
No reflection's revealed in the glass
We cannot see our true self in mirrors, only our physical likeness is shown.
Don't you know that the blood in your vein is as lifeless as yesterday's rain?
The life we have is temporary and fleeting as is the rain from the previous day.
It's a game where we come to conceal the confusion we feel
Our lives are lived as a game, where we hide our true feelings to mask our confusion and insecurity.
But as long as we're nameless our bodies are blameless
We try to remain anonymous and anonymous people can't be held accountable. So by being nameless, we avoid blame.
You cried when we kissedIt was nothing but shadow and mist
The intimacy we shared was just an illusion, not real, just like our existence.
Two illusions who touch in a trancemaking love not by choice but by chance
Our love and connection is also an illusion, it happened because it was out of choice and just happened by chance.
To a theme that we tore from the past to a tango we swore was the last
Our love is inspired by events from the past that we borrowed and made it our own. And now it is over as we promised it would be.
We are shadows who dance
We are like shadows who are in a constant dance, moving forward aimlessly, without purpose or direction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GATO BARBIERI
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