Requiem
The Little And Anyos Lyrics
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De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
It's up to you
For every passing day
To not let the past pass away
It's up to you
To take those arms by the hand
'Cause you can see it coming
You can see it coming
You can see daylight vague beneath the stars
It's up to you
To keep the memory
To not lose the shape of the melody
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is requiem
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is silent requiem
De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
It's up to you
To understand at your age
To not let the years charge a wage
It's up to you
To see it in the eyes
Of all those who've gone, to realize
If you can see it coming
You can see it coming
You can see them high, high upon the stars
It's up to you
Not to sing along
When all of the feeling is gone
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is requiem
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is silent requiem
And I can see that look on your face
When you don't sing along, you don't sing along
I can see that look on your face
When you don't sing along, you don't sing along
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is requiem
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is requiem
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
And now your offering is silent requiem
De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
The song Requiem by The Little And Anyos is a reflection on the passing of time and the changes it brings to relationships. The chorus emphasizes the idea that it's up to the individual to hold onto memories and connections that they value, rather than letting them fade away with time. The repetition of "De Li Lay Ah" in the background creates an almost haunting atmosphere, as if the memories they're talking about are still lingering in the air.
The lyrics encourage the listener to be present in the moment and to take action to preserve what's important to them. In the second verse, they urge the listener to "not sing along" when the feeling is gone, further emphasizing the importance of authenticity and sincerity in relationships. The use of the word "requiem" suggests a sense of finality or mourning, as if the singer is saying goodbye to a past version of themselves or letting go of someone they used to know.
Overall, Requiem is a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the people and memories that matter most to you.
Line by Line Meaning
De Li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah, De li Lay Ah, De Li Lay Ah
Repetitive chorus with no specific meaning
It's up to you
You have the responsibility
For every passing day
Each day that goes by
To not let the past pass away
To keep the memories alive
Now that you understand
Having the knowledge now
To take those arms by the hand
To reach out and help others
'Cause you can see it coming
Awareness of the future
You can see daylight vague beneath the stars
Uncertainty and lack of clarity
To keep the memory
To remember
To not lose the shape of the melody
To stay true to the original tune
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
We've grown apart
And now your offering is requiem
Your gift is a farewell song
'Cause we don't sing the same song anymore
We've grown apart
And now your offering is silent requiem
Your gift is a quiet farewell song
To understand at your age
To comprehend at any age
To not let the years charge a wage
To not let life take its toll
To see it in the eyes
To observe from the expressions
Of all those who've gone, to realize
To feel the loss of those who have passed
Not to sing along
To not pretend
When all of the feeling is gone
When the emotions have faded
And I can see that look on your face
Observing the facial expressions
When you don't sing along, you don't sing along
When you refuse to pretend
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN, DU BOSE HEYWARD, DOROTHY HEYWARD
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