Prelude to love in the making
Roisin Murphy Lyrics
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This heart's for breaking
All there for the taking
And are you waking
Each man must stand alone
Walk alone along a road
Of his own making
On your particular ending
Nobody can go with you
Nobody to hold on to
Won't you pick yourself up and dust yourself down
When you reach your particular gate
Well, it'll all be over
It'll get worse before, it'll get better
But it will get better
You've got to look on the bright side
The same rules apply for me and you
As for anyone ever going through
There's no forsaking
This heart's for breaking
All there for the taking
It's love in the making
Noon according to the sunlight
Time has cast a shadow
I've yet to discover what's making me tick
There is liberation in
A simple acceptance
That there will be no
No liberation from, no liberation from, no liberation from, no liberation from
No way to transcend this
There's no forsaking
This heart's for breaking
All there for the taking
And are you waking
There's no forsaking
All there for the taking
And are you waking
The lyrics to Roisin Murphy's song Love in the Making express the sentiments of someone who understands that in life, no matter your path, there is always the risk of heartbreak. This risk is non-negotiable and cannot be sidestepped. However, each person must continue on their particular journey, taking what they can from life and making their way without fear of the inevitable end. The lyrics encourage the listener to look on the bright side, to find strength in themselves and their experiences. Each individual's path is unique and must be navigated alone to realize their full potential. Although the journey may be difficult, it will ultimately get better if one can maintain a positive outlook.
The lines "Each man must stand alone; Walk alone along a road; Of his own making" repeatedly highlights the importance of individuality and self-reliance. The understanding that no one can go with you, signifies that in the end you have to be self-sufficient and rely solely on yourself to make it to the end. The lyrics also acknowledge that when you get to your "particular gate" which could be death, or any other metaphorical gate you might imagine, "It'll all be over." This statement reminds the listener that they cannot cheat the natural order of things, and it is therefore necessary to make the most of the time they have. Love in the Making thus suggests that rather than living in fear, one should embrace and enjoy the many experiences that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no forsaking
This situation cannot be avoided
This heart's for breaking
The emotions felt are intense and have the potential to cause pain
All there for the taking
All possibilities are open to exploration
And are you waking
Are you becoming aware of the situation?
Each man must stand alone
Every individual must navigate their own path through life
Walk alone along a road
The journey through life is solitary
Of his own making
Each person is responsible for their own choices and consequences
Can't turn your back
You cannot ignore the inevitable outcome of your choices
On your particular ending
You must face the outcome of your own life
Nobody can go with you
No one can truly understand your personal journey
Nobody to hold on to
You must find the strength within yourself to persevere
Won't you pick yourself up and dust yourself down
Allow yourself to heal and move forward after a setback
When you reach your particular gate
When your journey comes to its natural end
Well, it'll all be over
Life is finite and ultimately comes to an end
It'll get worse before, it'll get better
Difficult times will arise, but they will inevitably lead to resolution
But it will get better
Hope and optimism for the future
You've got to look on the bright side
Positive thinking is key to overcoming hardship
The same rules apply for me and you
We are all subject to the same universal truths
As for anyone ever going through
We are interconnected in our human experience
Noon according to the sunlight
Time is relative and shaped by our perception
Time has cast a shadow
The passage of time can darken one's mood and outlook
I've yet to discover what's making me tick
Self-discovery is a constant process
There is liberation in
Freedom can be found in
A simple acceptance
Easier said than done, but coming to terms with reality is a step forward
That there will be no
Accepting that certain outcomes are unavoidable
No liberation from, no liberation from, no liberation from, no liberation from
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the lack of ability to escape certain realities
No way to transcend this
Certain struggles cannot be overcome
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Matthew Herbert, Roisin Murphy
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