Song For Bob
Soundtrack Lyrics
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We pass the test to prove it all, you?ve made it clear
And tomorrow we all will be so much better
For what you borrow you just won?t keep forever
When you?re gone to never disappear
Gone to never disappear
When you?re gone to never disappear within
We change the sounds of what we know, you?ve made it clear
And we turn around to watch it grow while you?re not here
But tomorrow we will be all together
'Cause what we borrow we just won?t keep forever
When we?re gone to never disappear
Gone to never disappear
When we?re gone to never disappear, my friend
The lyrics of "Song For Bob" by Soundtrack speak about the inevitability of change and the impermanence of all things in life. The opening lines "We fly so high to see it all, you've made it clear. We pass the test to prove it all, you've made it clear" suggest that the persona is eagerly looking for a sense of purpose and trying to make sense of the world.
The song then goes on to talk about how we constantly change the things we know and observe them grow while we're not present. The line "But tomorrow we will be all together 'cause what we borrow we just won't keep forever" speaks to the idea that we can come together and appreciate the things we have because they won't last forever.
The refrain "When you're gone to never disappear, gone to never disappear, when you're gone to never disappear within" is a reminder that all things come to an end and that we should cherish the time we have with others before they are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
We fly so high to see it all, you?ve made it clear
We aspire to great heights to experience life at its fullest, and you have taught us the importance of chasing our dreams.
We pass the test to prove it all, you?ve made it clear
We overcome challenges and obstacles to prove our worth, and you have taught us the value of hard work and perseverance.
And tomorrow we all will be so much better
We will continue to grow and improve ourselves each day, thanks to the lessons and wisdom you have imparted upon us.
For what you borrow you just won?t keep forever
You have reminded us to be mindful of our actions and not to take things for granted, as everything we have is temporary and fleeting.
When you?re gone to never disappear
Even though you may no longer be with us physically, your memory and teachings will never fade away.
We change the sounds of what we know, you?ve made it clear
You have encouraged us to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo, therefore transforming what we thought we knew and expanding our perspectives.
And we turn around to watch it grow while you?re not here
Even though you may not be physically present to witness our growth and progress, we know that you are with us in spirit and that your teachings have helped us become who we are today.
But tomorrow we will be all together
Although we may be physically separated from each other, we will always be united by the memories and experiences we shared with you.
'Cause what we borrow we just won?t keep forever
We are grateful for everything you have given us, but we also recognize that nothing can truly be owned or possessed, as everything is temporary and meant to be shared.
When we?re gone to never disappear
When we are no longer with each other, our memories and the impact we have had on each other's lives will continue to live on and remain a part of us.
When we?re gone to never disappear, my friend
Even though we may physically depart from each other, our friendship and the bond we share will remain strong and everlasting.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN PERSON, FREDRIK SANDSTEN, KARL AKE GUSTAFSSON, MARTIN HEDEROS, MATTIAS BARJED, TORBJORN LUNDBERG
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Gerard Beaubrun
The song starts one notes that are solemn, hesitant and strangely carried forward by tension that never releases. We are instantly aware that a line has been crossed, cords irreparably cut, a faith that will forever stray from the path of laughter, love and humanity despite the silent pleas of the culprit. We are left holding our breath, what is it, what might happen?
Then unfolds one of the most brilliantly written character pieces of modern cinema. Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have broken the rules. Normally incidental music, soundtrack music aims to describe a situation, paint a mood or reveal the inner recesses of an elusive character. Song for Bob does the impossible... With its slow moving melody, it's languorous strings pleading us to open our heart. We are asked to feel sympathy for this character who we come to accept as been played by forces bigger then him and robbed of his dreams of friendship and his destiny of glory.
at 0:38 when the orchestral bows slowly extract pain out of the deep bass, moving slowly in a mournful chord progression until a single violin joins. It's not a walk in the fields of gold nor the procession of the hero in Valhalla.
2:15 reveals that It is a path where the hero turns back and see a past full of laughter and hopes, looks ahead to contemplate a bright future with the same hopes and laughter but only fading wretchedly. As past and future assail him he is forced to contemplate his present walk of shame. Each piano notes being a step taken alone, his hurt deepened. I
As that the lonely piano notes stop knocking on heaven's doors, at 2:46 emerges a voice reminding us of the "he who has not sin, cast the first stone" adage . This powerful violin voice comes as an outside entity, almost like a narrator who breaks the 4th wall to ask us to change our mind about Bob.
This truly exemplifies the power of carefully crafted music. Assassinating Jesse James was not a mistake and yet the fates have condemned Bob. The marriage of all the voices paint a man who fights against all odds. The strength with which he carries on is demonstrated by the strong bass at 3:34. The piano comes back as the hopeful breaths he takes as he faces scornful eyes mirrored and adversity in the marriage of the strings.
Finally he continues to live at 4:56. He continues to walk as the piano emotionally draws his path in among the weeds
Branded a traitor despite the service he has rendered to society he suffers and And yet he has not given on life, love and respectability. And this song forces us... no invites us to accept, respect, applaud this until our hearts cry foul play and demand a kinder faith for Bob.
Song for Bob while as mournful as Scottish bagpipes saluting a fallen hero, beckons our understanding, even daring to call forth our compassion for this character, Bob, who despite, all that have been promised to him is robbed of his glory only to wither in regret and solitude.
We are left with one question... Does Bob deserves this faith? We know not but we are undeniably left shaken, moved, transformed and more compassionate.
Jonathan Sterling
If I feel like I need a good cry... this is the song I've gone to for the last 10+ years
Andrew90091
Same here
kenny armer
First time I listened to this I cried my eyes out, such a beautiful song!
ActorGuy
This is an awesome song and it could be useful for describing mining disasters in the West. I love this song and about 18 months ago, I visited the town of Scofield, UT where a coal mining disaster occurred on May 1, 1900 at 10:18 in the morning and this song was playing in my mind and there were several hundred miners lost that day.
This tone is so chaotic and existential and speaks to the futility and unexpected occurrences in life.
116898
same, this song has been with me at most of the important moments
Phil Rowlands
It is truly epic in the very essence of the definition
skap
Something even more tragic is, in the novel the film is based on, even in lengthy context Bob died for nothing. O’Kelley, past having a scrape with Bob a few months before and a general disliking, had no motive, nor any real discernible reason to kill him. There is only speculation as to why it happened, only guesses. It may be that O’Kelley really did do it out of vengeance for Jesse, or it may not have been. But the most ironic thing about Bob’s murder is that O’Kelley really was everything the public saw in Bob, truth irrelevant. Ed shot a man out of bitter spite in the back, maybe for money, and reveled in the glory and applause afterward that Bob thought he would win in killing Jesse. The idolatry of a man justifies any vengeance that falls upon the one that harms him, and, in turn, grants glory and respect to he who avenges him. Bob Ford died for nothing but a pat on the back and a flattering gravestone.
Oliver Sawyer
“My life’s already pretty unlucky as it is Marty I don’t think an opal’s gonna change anything”
John C (R A)
I've watched this movie tons of times and reading this made it even more painful. 😞
Tim Trimble
Next time you walk in a cemetery, put your earbuds in, and listen to this song. The experience of melancholy will touch your very soul.