At the time, it was somewhat smaller than today and it was called the Filmový symfonický orchestr (FISYO) (The Film Symphony Orchestra) or was sometimes known as the Film Symphony of Prague. Many wonderful international films were done by this orchestra in the early days. Recordings have been made for film production companies such as Paramount, Sony, Lucasfilm and many others in the Smecky Music Studios. David Lynch returned again in 1997 to record his Lost Highway, and yet again in 2001 to record Mulholland Drive.
Fully privatized after the Velvet Revolution, today, the musicians and supporting professionals continue to play and record music together (usually every day of the week) for major international films, television series, CDs/DVDs, video games, and even ring tones - both for the Czech Republic market and for clients & media productions around the world.
End Credits
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Heart feels no more pain
I know, I'll be on my way,
To heavens door,
I know when I'm not,
I'll be hoping I don't drop,
To a place where I will rise, like before,
I know when I'm not,
I'll be hoping I don't drop,
To a place where I will rise, like before,
I can feel, something happening
That I've never felt before
Hopeless dreaming will start,
Dragging me away from heavens door
I can feel, something happening
That I've never felt before
Hopeless dreaming will start,
Dragging me away from heavens door
When my mind stops thinking,
My eyes stop blinking,
I hope
Somebody's there.
And my heart stops beating
And my lungs stop breathing
In air,
I hope somebody cares,
When the blood dries in my veins and my
Heart feels no more pain
I know, I'll be on my way,
To heavens door,
I know when I'm not,
I'll be hoping I don't drop,
To a place where I will rise, like before,
I know when I'm not,
I'll be hoping I don't drop,
To a place where I will rise, like before,
I can feel, something happening
That I've never felt before
Hopeless dreams will start,
Dragging me away from heavens door
When my mind stops thinking,
My eyes stop blinking,
I hope
Somebody's there.
And my heart stops beating
And my lungs stop breathing
In air,
I hope somebody cares,
When my mind stops thinking
My eyes stop blinking
I know
At the end.
The song "End Credits" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra is a beautifully melancholic piece that speaks about mortality, the afterlife, and the hope of being remembered by someone. The first verse describes the singer's acceptance of their impending death and their faith that their soul will ascend to heaven. At the same time, they express their fear of dropping into a place that's different from where they've risen before. In the second verse, the singer describes the strange sensation of something happening that they've never felt before, suggesting that death is an experience that one can't truly anticipate or comprehend. The chorus repeats itself, emphasizing the singer's hope that they will be cared for and remembered in death. They specifically mention their hope that somebody will be there when they pass away and that somebody cares even after their mind stops thinking, eyes stop blinking, and heart stops beating.
The lyrics of "End Credits" are incredibly moving, as they explore the universal anxieties surrounding death and the afterlife. The song's arrangement echoes this emotional depth, with strings, piano, and choir building up to a powerful crescendo. The music is chiefly instrumental, with the vocals only appearing in the chorus, allowing the listener to focus on the beauty of the composition. Overall, the song can be seen as a somber meditation on mortality, but the soft melody carries a glimmer of hope, making it a poignant tribute to the inevitability of our fate.
Line by Line Meaning
When the blood dries in my veins and my Heart feels no more pain
At my death, when my heart is no longer pumping blood, and all physical sensation is gone
I know, I'll be on my way, To heavens door
I believe that my consciousness will move on to the afterlife
I'll be hoping I don't drop, To a place where I will rise, like before
I fear the possibility of reincarnation and returning to life again
I can feel, something happening That I've never felt before
As I approach death, I sense a new, unfamiliar experience coming
Hopeless dreaming will start, Dragging me away from heavens door
My mind will begin to wander aimlessly, pulling me away from the idea of entering heaven
When my mind stops thinking, My eyes stop blinking
As I die, my brain activity will cease, and my eyes will no longer function
I hope Somebody's there.
I hope that someone, some force or entity, will be there to guide me or greet me in the afterlife
And my heart stops beating And my lungs stop breathing In air, I hope somebody cares,
As I pass away, I hope that someone will remember me, or recognize that my life mattered
I know At the end.
I am aware that my life will eventually come to a close
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS
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