Happy New Year
Starlite Ensemble Lyrics
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And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
The song "Happy New Year" by Starlite Ensemble speaks about the end of one year and the beginning of another. The lyrics portray a melancholic mood, describing the end of a party, the morning after, and the unknown future that lies ahead. The opening line, "No more champagne and the fireworks are through," sets the stage for a reflective and somewhat somber tone.
The lyrics then focus on the necessity of hope and the importance of having a vision for the future. The lines "May we all have a vision now and then, of a world where every neighbor is a friend" describe a utopian ideal where everyone lives in harmony. The song acknowledges the difficulties that we face in achieving such a vision, but emphasizes the importance of our will to try. The lines "If we don't, we might as well lay down and die" carry a sense of urgency, reminding us that we must keep trying even when the road ahead seems bleak.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying feeling of resignation and regret. The lyrics "In the ashes of our lives, man is a fool, and he thinks he'll be okay," reflect a sense of despair that comes from seeing how human beings are often misguided and self-destructive. However, the song ultimately ends on a hopeful note, urging us to hope and dream for a better future.
Overall, "Happy New Year" is a reflective and poignant song that speaks to the human desire for hope and change, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
No more champagne
The celebration is over and there is no more champagne left to drink.
And the fireworks are through
The fireworks display has ended and there are no more fireworks to be seen.
Here we are, me and you
We are together here, right now.
Feeling lost and feeling blue
We feel lost and sad.
It's the end of the party
The party is over.
And the morning seems so grey
The morning seems dull and uneventful.
So unlike yesterday
Today is different from yesterday in terms of energy and excitement.
Now's the time for us to say
This is the right moment for us to say something.
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a happy new year.
May we all have a vision now and then
Here's to hoping we all have a clear picture of what we want to accomplish every now and then.
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
We hope for a world where people treat each other with kindness and respect.
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
We hope that everyone has the motivation and determination to pursue their dreams.
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
Not having ambition in life just defeats the purpose of living.
You and I
We are in this together.
Sometimes I see
At times, I have vision.
How the brave new world arrives
I see a future that is promising and exciting.
And I see how it thrives
I see how this future is flourishing.
In the ashes of our lives
This future is built from the ruins of our present life.
Oh yes, man is a fool
Yes, humanity can make stupid decisions.
And he thinks he'll be okay
Despite the mistakes, people still believe everything will be alright.
Dragging on, feet of clay
People keep moving on, but their efforts are weighed down by imperfections and flaws.
Never knowing he's astray
People are unaware of their mistakes and have lost their way.
Keeps on going anyway
Despite being directionless, people still move on with their lives.
Seems to me now
From my current perspective.
That the dreams we had before
Those aspirations we once had.
Are all dead, nothing more
They are gone and cannot be brought back to life.
Than confetti on the floor
They are only like pieces of paper lying on the ground.
It's the end of a decade
The current decade has come to a close.
In another ten years time
By the next decade.
Who can say what we'll find
It's difficult to predict what the future holds.
What lies waiting down the line
What's ahead in our future.
In the end of eighty-nine
At the close of this year, 1989.
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a happy new year.
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a happy new year.
May we all have a vision now and then
Here's to hoping we all have a clear picture of what we want to accomplish every now and then.
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
We hope for a world where people treat each other with kindness and respect.
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
We hope that everyone has the motivation and determination to pursue their dreams.
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
Not having ambition in life just defeats the purpose of living.
You and I
We are in this together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
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