The Final Countdown
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Gunhild Carling Lyrics
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But still it's farewell
And maybe we′ll come back
To Earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
The final countdown
We′re heading for Venus
And still we stand tall
′Cause maybe they've seen us
And welcome us all, yeah
With so many light years to go
And things to be found (to be found)
I′m sure that we'll all miss her so
It′s the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown, ooh)
The final countdown, ooh
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown, ooh)
It′s the final countdown
We're leaving together
(The final countdown)
We'll all miss her so
It′s the final countdown
(The final countdown, ooh)
It′s the final countdown
The lyrics to Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Gunhild Carling's song The Final Countdown can be interpreted as a message about the departure of a group of people together. The lines "We're leaving together, but still it's farewell" imply that they are leaving a familiar place with mixed feelings of excitement and sadness. They may return someday, but there is no way to know for sure. The lyrics continue to express the uncertainty and fear of the unknown, with the line "Will things ever be the same again?" suggesting that the journey will change them irreparably.
The chorus of the song, "It's the final countdown," emphasizes the anticipation and tension leading up to this momentous departure. The repetition of the phrase "the final countdown" further emphasizes the sense of urgency and importance of the moment. The lines "We're heading for Venus, and still we stand tall" suggest that the group is going somewhere far away and unknown but still faces the journey with confidence and courage. They hope to be welcomed by those who may already be there, but there is no guarantee. The last line of the chorus, "It's the final countdown, ooh," repeats the importance of this event and adds a sense of grandeur and drama to the moment.
Overall, The Final Countdown is a song about the mixed emotions of leaving a familiar place to embark on a journey into the unknown. It highlights the uncertainty, fear, and hope that accompany such a decision.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together
We are departing as a collective group
But still it's farewell
Despite the fact we're together, we're still saying goodbye
And maybe we'll come back
There's a chance that we might return
To Earth, who can tell?
It's uncertain if we'll return to our home planet
I guess there is no one to blame
There isn't anyone at fault for our leaving
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
We're departing from the surface of the planet
Will things ever be the same again?
Will everything return to the way it was before?
It's the final countdown
This is the last few moments of our journey
We're heading for Venus
Our destination is the second planet from the Sun
And still we stand tall
We remain confident and steadfast
'Cause maybe they've seen us
Perhaps extraterrestrial beings have spotted our presence
And welcome us all, yeah
They may even extend greetings to us
With so many light years to go
There is a vast distance left to cover
And things to be found (to be found)
Opportunities to discover new things still exist
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
We'll definitely miss our home planet
It's the final countdown
This is the last stretch of our journey
The final countdown (ooh)
This is the end (vocally expressed in excitement)
We're leaving together
We are departing as a collective group
We'll all miss her so
We'll definitely miss our home planet
It's the final countdown
This is the last few moments of our journey
The final countdown (ooh)
This is the end (vocally expressed in excitement)
It's the final countdown
This is the last few moments of our journey
Writer(s): John Higgins, Joey Tempest
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rosalie Valdes
Of all the vocalists, she's the most "vintage" of them all
Old Cremona
Yeah I imagine her audition was pretty much prefunctory.
Lama
scott v look like you haven’t heard of cristina gatti
Eddie Sanchez
She sounds like Billie Holiday.
Austin Full
@Lama yea I wish they'd have Cristina back, she was my favorite. But she still performs with them on tour.
nemo227
Gunhild comes from a musical family and has a BIG following in Europe. And she can play pretty much every instrument.
LabDoctor
Oh my God, where do you find these people? This woman is absolutely out of this world! I just watched a video of her singing dancing queen, while tap dancing and playing the trumpet better than most famous musicians, and now she’s playing the trombone to, and just kicking it, absolutely unbelievable! This woman is a one woman show all by herself! I am absolutely blown away! I played the trombone for 18 years, and couldn’t even get close to what she’s doing!
bogdiworksV2
I think, contrary to popular belief, there are many talented people out there. Some are just a little more than others, heh.
Golden Angele
Casually, Just pulls out the trombone and KILLS it
xpqr12345
She has probably been practising on the trombone for quite a while. And more on the trumpet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunhild_Carling