Lift to the New Year
The LOVE Lyrics


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Yeah
All is quiet on New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you, night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again

Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true, it's true
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one

I, I will begin again
I, I will begin again

Oh, oh

Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

Ah, maybe the time is right
Oh, maybe tonight

I will be with you again
I will be with you again

And so we're told this is the golden age
And gold is the reason for the wars we wage
Though I want to be with you, be with you
Night and day
Nothing changes
On New Year's Day




On New Year's Day
On New Year's Day

Overall Meaning

The LOVE's song "Lift to the New Year" is a reflection on the transition from the old year to the new year. The opening stanza establishes the setting and tone of the song, with a quiet and peaceful world in white. The singer expresses a desire to be with a loved one, night and day, suggesting that the start of the new year is a time for connection and building relationships. The repetition of the phrase "Nothing changes on New Year's Day" implies a sense of continuity and stability.


The second stanza shifts the focus to a different scene, a crowd gathered under a blood red sky. The arms of the crowd are entwined, suggesting solidarity and unity among the chosen few. The newspapers report that something significant has happened, and there is hope for breaking through despite being torn in two. The lines "Though torn in two / We can be one" suggest that even in the midst of division, unity is possible.


The third stanza introduces a sense of urgency, with the singer saying "Maybe the time is right / Oh, maybe tonight." This suggests a motivation to take action and seize the moment. The final stanza acknowledges the complexity and conflict of the world, including the role of wealth and power in fueling wars. Despite this, the importance of human connection and the desire to be with someone remain constant. The song ends with a simple repetition of the phrase "On New Year's Day."


Line by Line Meaning

All is quiet on New Year's Day
The start of a new year brings a serene and tranquil feeling for everything and everyone.


A world in white gets underway
The world seems to be starting anew on this day, as everything around seems fresh, unblemished, and ready to begin again.


I want to be with you
The person deeply desires the company of someone special who they want to spend time with as the new year arrives.


Be with you, night and day
Their wish to be with someone carries on throughout the day and also during the night time when they feel most vulnerable and alone.


Nothing changes on New Year's Day
Although the day marks the beginning of a fresh start, the reality is that nothing much really changes, and the usual routines continue to prevail.


I will be with you again
The person longs to spend time with their loved one yet again, even though they may have spent considerable time together over the past year.


Under a blood red sky
Perhaps reflecting the political and social tensions of the time, the lyrics describe a sky painted in a vivid red hue, indicating an ominous sign.


A crowd has gathered in black and white
The scene describes a group of people who stand together, differentiated only by their contrasting black and white clothing, which seems to signify a sense of unity amongst the diverse crowd.


Arms entwined, the chosen few
The phrase evokes an image of people in a display of solidarity wrapped in each other's arms, indicating a sense of belonging and acceptance amongst the people.


The newspapers says, says
The media tries to spread the word - as if confirming that the events happening are real.


Say it's true, it's true
The news reports affirm the truth behind the scene, indicating how important it is for the people who gather on this day to unite and stand together to face the beginning of a new era.


And we can break through
Despite the turmoil and division in the world, the lyrics suggest that there is a way to break through, perhaps through constant efforts to unite people and fight for what’s right.


Though torn in two
The people may be divided or disconnected from one another, but there is still a way to come together and work out their differences.


We can be one
The lyrics symbolize the idea that people can come together and work towards a common goal or purpose as a united whole, rather than remaining divided or torn apart.


I, I will begin again
The singer expresses the determination to start a new chapter, with new resolutions and aspirations, so that they can improve their life and inspire others to do the same.


Ah, maybe the time is right
Perhaps the moment is ideal for setting goals and moving ahead with purpose, indicating the right time to start afresh.


Oh, maybe tonight
The person wonders if maybe tonight is the right time to take the first step towards a new life, filled with happiness and hope.


And so we're told this is the golden age
The lyrics suggest that people often look back in time, searching and hoping for the golden age, where everything was at its best and life was ideal.


And gold is the reason for the wars we wage
The meaning behind this line is a reflection of the greed attached to the human race, which leads to conflicts and wars, thereby making it hard for peace and happiness to prevail.


Nothing changes on New Year's Day
The lyrics imply that even though the world around us changes constantly, significant change is rarely seen in our daily lives, and it's essential to grasp every opportunity that comes our way, to make changes and start afresh.


On New Year's Day
The repetition of its lyric represents the significance of new beginnings and reminds listeners that every new year brings new opportunities for growth, change, and a fresh start.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, Paul Hewson

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