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Innocence
The Last Detail Lyrics
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the days in the afterglow are hard to believe
No one’s gonna take you home tonight
they promise you anything but please...
the nights that we share
they don’t mean a thing to me
you’re looking into the maze
but you want to be free
Just let us not talk all night this time
our secrets may turn out into lies
Somebody took the years away
and now it seems that we have lost the race
You promised that you’re coming back to me
but now you’re gone I find it hard to see
somebody told me that the innocence is gone
as always winners will be losers in the end
Another will dance all night, and tries to be seen
but you made the final cut, and tries to deceive
Well is this the answer to your dreams
or is it the moment lost in time
Somebody took the years away
and now it seems that we have lost the race
You promised that you're coming back to me
but now you’re gone I find it hard to see
somebody told me that the innocence is gone
as always winners will be losers in the end
You promised that you're coming back to me
but now you’re gone I find it hard to see
somebody told me that the innocence is gone
as always winners will be losers in the end
The Last Detail’s song Innocence is a contemplative reflection on the fleeting nature of time, the loss of youth, and the inevitability of disappointment. The opening lines lament the passing of another year, and the realization that the idyllic moments that one may have experienced are now difficult to believe or recapture. The song goes on to discuss the illusion of promises, and how no one will be there to take one home despite assurances to the contrary. The shared moments of the past are also deemed meaningless, as the singer finds himself disillusioned.
The song then turns to the perspective of the listener, who is described as being trapped in a life that she wishes to be free from. However, the potential for discussing these struggles is complicated by the fact that secrets can turn into lies. The chorus then restates the themes of the song, with the lamentation that someone has taken years away and the feeling that one has lost the race. The promise of a return is also doubted, as the listener is now gone and the singer is left feeling betrayed. The final lines declare that innocence is gone, and winners will ultimately become losers.
Line by Line Meaning
Another year’s gone away, and yet you have seen
Time has passed, but you are still here to bear witness to it.
the days in the afterglow are hard to believe
The memories of past days seem almost surreal in retrospect.
No one’s gonna take you home tonight
There is no one who will bring you comfort and safety tonight.
they promise you anything but please...
People make empty promises, but it is not satisfying.
the nights that we share
The time spent together in the past.
they don’t mean a thing to me
That time together is now worthless and insignificant.
Another view on your life, a fairy to keep
A new perspective on your life, one that is hopeful and fanciful.
you’re looking into the maze
You are trying to make sense of a confusing situation.
but you want to be free
You desire escape from this maze of confusion.
Just let us not talk all night this time
Let us avoid discussing our secrets all night, as they may not hold up as truth.
our secrets may turn out into lies
If we divulge our secrets, they may be revealed to be false.
Somebody took the years away
Someone has robbed us of our time.
and now it seems that we have lost the race
We have fallen behind in the competition of life.
You promised that you’re coming back to me
You made a vow to return to me.
but now you’re gone I find it hard to see
Now that you are absent, it is difficult to believe in that vow.
somebody told me that the innocence is gone
Someone has informed me that we have lost our purity and naivety.
as always winners will be losers in the end
Ultimately, even those who appear to have won will end up losing just like everyone else.
Another will dance all night, and tries to be seen
Someone else will enjoy and try to stand out in the festivities of life.
but you made the final cut, and tries to deceive
You have succeeded in a cutthroat competition, but may have had to resort to deception to do so.
Well is this the answer to your dreams
Is this what you hoped for and worked towards?
or is it the moment lost in time
Or is it just a fleeting moment that will soon be forgotten?
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.