This was a low key release, under their own name, not as Pet Shop Boys. Their soundtrack for Battleship Potemkin was first performed live with an orchestra on Trafalgar square in London, on September 12th, 2004.
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No Time For Tears
Tennant/Lowe Lyrics
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Though our hearts are bleeding
One for all and all for one for freedom
A bird flies across the sea
Free as his brother, where is the freedom
We've been dreaming of for so long?
Life is soon over, it can't be wrong
To cast off chains that still bind us
Let death remind us we can be strong
Sister, don't let me down, please, don't forsake me
One for all and all for one for freedom, today
One for all and all for one means freedom, today
The opening line of the song, "This is no time for tears," sets the tone for the message that the lyrics convey. Although the singers' hearts are bleeding, they are aware that shedding tears will not help them achieve their goal. The next line, "One for all and all for one for freedom," encapsulates this theme of collective strength and unity, and how it is needed to achieve freedom.
The reference to a bird flying across the sea is a metaphor for the unrestricted movement that humans should also be able to enjoy. The lyrics suggest that this freedom has been a dream for so long, but it is still not a reality. The repeated plea to Adam and Eve, "Oh, brother, waiting is so long," highlights the frustration and impatience of the singers.
In the final lines, the singers turn to their sister, asking her not to let them down and reminding her that the motto, "One for all and all for one," means freedom today. Altogether, the song is a powerful call to action, urging individuals to come together as a community and fight for their common cause.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no time for tears
Despite our sadness, it is imperative that we remain strong and composed during this difficult time.
Though our hearts are bleeding
Our emotions are overwhelming and painful.
One for all and all for one for freedom
We must come together and fight for our collective freedom.
A bird flies across the sea
The bird symbolizes freedom and the ability to move and live without constraints.
Free as his brother, where is the freedom
If freedom exists for one, why is it not available for all?
We've been dreaming of for so long?
Why have our dreams of freedom not yet been realized?
Oh, brother, waiting is so long
Waiting for freedom to come is difficult and arduous.
Life is soon over, it can't be wrong
Life is finite, and it is not wrong to fight for freedom while we are alive.
To cast off chains that still bind us
We must break free from the constraints that limit our progress towards freedom.
Let death remind us we can be strong
Even in the face of death, we can be resilient and steadfast in our pursuit of freedom.
Sister, don't let me down, please, don't forsake me
Let us remain united in our quest for freedom.
One for all and all for one for freedom, today
Today, we must stand together for freedom and work towards achieving it together.
One for all and all for one means freedom, today
When we act as one, we are unstoppable, and freedom becomes within reach.
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