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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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You only live twice, or so it seems
One life for yourself, and one for your dreams

You drift through the years and life seems tame
Till one dream appears and love is its name

And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone

This dream is for you, so pay the price
Make one dream come true, you only live twice

And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone





This dream is for you, so pay the price
Make one dream come true, you only live twice

Overall Meaning

The City of Prague Philharmonic’s “You Only Live Twice” is a song that encapsulates the complexities of life and love. The first verse, “You only live twice, or so it seems. One life for yourself, and one for your dreams,” seems to suggest that there are two sides to life - the one that we live for ourselves and the one that we live for our dreams. The second verse, “You drift through the years and life seems tame, till one dream appears and love is its name,” speaks to the idea that sometimes life can feel uneventful until love enters the picture.


The chorus goes on to explain that love can be both mysterious and dangerous, but that we should not be afraid to follow it. Instead, we should be willing to “pay the price” and make our dreams come true. The line “And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on” speaks to the allure of love and how it can pull us towards things that we may otherwise not consider. In the end, it’s up to us to decide if we’re willing to take that risk and follow our hearts.


In a broader sense, the song seems to be about how we should all strive to live our lives to the fullest. Life is short, and we only get one shot at it, but if we’re willing to take risks, chase our dreams, and follow our hearts, we can make the most of the time that we have.


Line by Line Meaning

You only live twice, or so it seems
Life seems like it gives you two chances to live it to the fullest.


One life for yourself, and one for your dreams
You should live a life not only for yourself, but also pursuing your wildest dreams.


You drift through the years and life seems tame
As time passes, life becomes monotonous and dull.


Till one dream appears and love is its name
Until that special dream comes along, which involves someone you love.


And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Falling in love can be an unpredictable experience.


Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone
Don't be afraid to love, or you might miss your chance.


This dream is for you, so pay the price
To achieve that dream, you may need to make sacrifices.


Make one dream come true, you only live twice
You should hold on tight to that dream, because life is too short to miss out on what you truly desire.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BARRY, LESLIE BRICUSSE

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