No Time For Tears
Tennant / Lowe Lyrics


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This is no time for tears
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?
Oh, brother, waiting is 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No Time For Tears" by Tennant and Lowe convey a message of hope and courage in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "This is no time for tears, though our hearts are bleeding," suggest that the situation is dire, but crying will not solve the problem. The next line, "One for all and all for one for freedom," emphasizes the importance of unity in achieving freedom from whatever is causing the pain. The metaphor of the bird flying free as a symbol of the freedom that people have been dreaming of for so long highlights the contrast between the ideal state and the harsh reality.


The second verse specifically addresses the limited time we have on earth and the need to cast off the chains that still bind us. Death is presented as a reminder that life is fleeting, and we need to be strong to make the most of it. The plea to "sister" not to let the singer down and forsake them underscores the importance of solidarity in achieving the goal of freedom.


Overall, "No Time For Tears" is a call to action, urging people not to give up in the face of adversity and to work together to achieve freedom. While the song is written in the context of a particular struggle, the message is universal and applicable to any situation where people need to come together to overcome challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

This is no time for tears
We need to be strong and not cry, even though our hearts hurt


Though our hearts are bleeding
Even though we are in pain and hurting emotionally


One for all and all for one for freedom
We need to come together and support each other to achieve freedom


A bird flies across the sea
A bird is able to fly freely, unburdened, and unchained


Free as his brother, where is the freedom
Despite this freedom, people are still not truly free, which is a major problem


We've been dreaming of for so long?
We have been yearning and wishing for true freedom for a long time now


Oh, brother, waiting is so long
Waiting for freedom can be exhausting and frustrating


Life is soon over, it can't be wrong
Life is precious and fleeting, so we cannot allow ourselves to live without true freedom


To cast off chains that still bind us
We need to free ourselves from the things that hold us back from true freedom


Let death remind us we can be strong
Even in the face of death, we need to be strong and continue fighting for freedom


Sister, don't let me down, please, don't forsake me
We need to support each other and work together to achieve freedom, without letting each other down


One for all and all for one for freedom, today
We need to put aside personal interests and come together as one for the sake of freedom, starting today


One for all and all for one means freedom, today
The only way to achieve true freedom is if we work together and support each other




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