Lara's Theme
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Paul Bateman & Maurice Jarre Lyrics
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Although the snow covers the hope of Spring
Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
And there are dreams, all that your heart can hold
Someday we'll meet again, my love
Someday whenever the Spring breaks through
Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
Lara, my own, think of me now and then
Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again
Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again
The song Lara's Theme, composed by Maurice Jarre, was written as a love theme for the 1965 film Doctor Zhivago. The lyrics, written by Paul Francis Webster, add another layer of depth to the emotional story of the characters in the film. The first line, "Somewhere my love there will be songs to sing," establishes the idea that even in the midst of sadness and despair, there is always room for hope and love.
The second line, "Although the snow covers the hope of Spring," continues this theme of hope in the face of hardship, evoking the harsh Russian winter that serves as a backdrop to the film. The third line, "Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold," paints a picture of the beauty that can still be found in the world, even amidst the darkness. The fourth line, "And there are dreams, all that your heart can hold," reminds us that even when it seems like everything is lost, our dreams and desires can still sustain us.
The chorus speaks to the longing and yearning that the characters in the film share. The lines, "Someday we'll meet again, my love / Someday whenever the Spring breaks through / You'll come to me, out of the long-ago," depict the sense of missing someone deeply and the hope that they will one day be reunited. The line, "Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow," is a beautifully evocative description of the way in which the character Lara is remembered, with warmth and tenderness. The final line, "Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again," speaks to the eternal nature of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere my love there will be songs to sing
Even though times are tough, there will always be a reason to celebrate and sing.
Although the snow covers the hope of Spring
Even though it may seem bleak and hopeless, there is still a glimmer of hope for better times.
Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
In the midst of darkness, there are still moments of beauty and growth, like a hill covered in vibrant colors.
And there are dreams, all that your heart can hold
No matter what the present may look like, we are free to dream and imagine a better future full of possibilities.
Someday we'll meet again, my love
No matter how far apart we may be, we will always hold onto the hope of being reunited with the ones we love.
Someday whenever the Spring breaks through
One day, the darkness and gloom will give way to a new season of growth and renewal.
You'll come to me, out of the long-ago
Though it may seem like a distant memory, the ones we love will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
The love we share is gentle and tender, like the warmth of the wind and the softness of falling snow.
Lara, my own, think of me now and then
Even though we may be apart, I hope you'll remember me and hold onto the love we share.
Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again
May you be blessed and protected on your journey until we are reunited once again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maurice Jarre, Paul Francis Webster
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