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.
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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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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