Who Wants To Live Forever
The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Queen Lyrics
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There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams
Yet slips away from us?
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
It's all decided for us
This world has only one
Sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Who?
Who dares to love forever
Oh, when love must die?
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
The lyrics of the song "Who Wants To Live Forever" by The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Queen have a deep meaning and reflect upon the complexities of life and love. The song starts with the realization that there is no time or place for us in this world. It questions the very essence of our existence, as we build dreams that slip away from us. The lyrics ask who would want to live forever, knowing that life comes with pain, loss and heartbreak.
The song then reflects upon the fact that there is no chance for us and everything is already decided beforehand. However, there is one sweet moment in our lives that is set aside just for us. The lyrics then repeat the question - who wants to live forever? - highlighting the futility of life if there is no one to share it with.
The song takes a turn towards a more uplifting tone as it talks about the power of love. It asks who dares to love forever when love must die. But the lyrics urge the listener to touch their tears with their lips and their world with their fingertips, as love can make forever a reality. The song concludes with the realization that forever is our today and questions who waits forever anyway.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reflection on the complexities of life and love, and how it is the moments of joy and love that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no time for us
We have little time left to live
There's no place for us
Our fate is sealed - there's no escape
What is this thing that builds our dreams
Yet slips away from us?
We struggle to hold onto our dreams, but time erodes them
Who wants to live forever?
Does anyone really want to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Do you?
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
Our destiny is predetermined - we have no say
This world has only one
Sweet moment set aside for us
We only have one brief moment to savor the joys of life
Who?
Who truly wants to live forever?
Who dares to love forever
Oh, when love must die?
Is it worthwhile to love someone forever, knowing they will eventually leave us?
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
In this moment, let's share an intimate connection
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
We may not have forever, but we can make the most of what we have
Who waits forever anyway?
Why wait for forever when we can make the most of today?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May
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@annaaa65
There's no time for us
There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams
Yet slips away from us?
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
This world has only one
Sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Who?
Who dares to love forever
Oh, when love must die?
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever?
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
@ArtalexanderDeAlexdebelius
Freddy lives FOREVER.... Thanks for this beautifull musc.
@wadewilson5795
I do not want to live forever, I do not fear death, and I welcome the comforting blanket of eternal darkness.
@stonefilms2005
True words of wisdom
@ikkw
one of the best songs ever, and this is also one of the best versions ever!!! i really love all the "pop" songs the Orchestra covered, but this one is the most beautiful!!!
@Keithbarber
This is probably the easiest one for an orchestra to cover, as queen used an orchestra and a choir on this song, shame it only peaked at no.24 when released in the united kingdom
@cryptogon
This Song is written by Brian May. Very beautiful !
@Isoscel
yes it is! even today, Queen (in a weird form) does a great job at performing this masterpiece live. amazing!!
@goodreputation0_0
Very sad
@morlvol
Genious
@nissalane11
such a beautiful version of that classic from "Queen." Amazing performance !