Captain Nemo
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Everyone was really tense
Waiting down there
He had his own world just like I had mine
We'll go separate ways 'til the next time
There are no words to say as
My friend swims away
(five, four, three, two, one)
Then I raised my hand and waved
Captain Nemo went away
(Love me when I'm gone)
Left 'em all alone, Nemo's going home
And as I watched him, police boats approached
An alien force haunting us like ghosts
"Wish I could stay here and play for a while
But I must be on my way..."
The warmest of smiles
Then he dived into the waves among the other whales
Captain Nemo said, "okay"
(five, four, three, two, one)
Then I raised my hand and waved
Captain Nemo went away
(Love me when I'm gone)
Left 'em all alone, Nemo's going home...
The lyrics to "Captain Nemo" by Sarah Brightman describe an underwater encounter with the famous character from Jules Verne's novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." The first verse sets the scene underwater with a sense of tension as everyone awaits Nemo's arrival. Once he arrives, the singer notes that Nemo has his own world just as she has hers, and they part ways knowing they will meet again. The second verse describes Nemo's departure and the singer's observation of police boats approaching. Despite wanting to stay and play, Nemo must leave, but he does so with the warmest of smiles before diving back into the ocean amongst the whales.
The song captures the adventure and mystery of Nemo's character while also focusing on his humanity and the fleeting nature of relationships. The lyrics are poetic and infused with metaphors, such as the comparison of Nemo's world to the singer's own.
Overall, "Captain Nemo" is a nostalgic and reflective song that speaks to the beauty and transience of life, relationships, and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the surface so crystal clear
Beneath the water's surface, the clarity revealed a sense of clarity
Everyone was really tense
Each individual was experiencing a heightened state of anxiety
Waiting down there
Everyone waited submerged underwater
He had his own world just like I had mine
Captain Nemo had his own unique world just as the singer had hers
We'll go separate ways 'til the next time
The two will go their separate ways until their next encounter
There are no words to say as
Both were left speechless as
My friend swims away
Captain Nemo swam away from his friend
Captain Nemo said, "okay"
Captain Nemo gave his affirmation
(five, four, three, two, one)
The countdown began
Then I raised my hand and waved
The singer raised her hand in a farewell gesture
Captain Nemo went away
Captain Nemo departed
(Love me when I'm gone)
The singer requested for her loved ones to love her even in her absence
Left 'em all alone, Nemo's going home
Captain Nemo left the others behind as he returned home
And as I watched him, police boats approached
As the singer observed him, she noticed police boats approaching
An alien force haunting us like ghosts
The presence of the police boats resembled an unsettling, foreign force
"Wish I could stay here and play for a while
Captain Nemo expressed his desire to linger
But I must be on my way..."
However, he knew he had to leave
The warmest of smiles
Captain Nemo bid farewell with a genuine, affectionate smile
Then he dived into the waves among the other whales
Captain Nemo went underwater to swim with other aquatic creatures
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Written by: Erik Hjalmar Holmberg, Krister Linder
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