The Letter
Time Gallery Lyrics
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I see tired soldiers sleeping everywhere
How is everyone?
Tell my love to Paul and John!
I'll be back some day please have no fears
I know a place
Where we can hide
Just you and me
Far far away
Let's make this journey into something new
But deep down he knew he would never make it tomorrow
One by one
He had seen his friends becoming victims of a Cold War
Pete was left behind
A piece of shell and he was blind
I don't know if I can take no more
My mind is weak
I can't recall
I need to reconstruct my days in this hell
Deep down she knew they would never end up together
One by one
She had seen her friends becoming victims of the letter
A cold wind's blowing through this town
I see those faces all around
Waiting for the letter
Waiting for the letter
A cold wind's blowing through this town
I see those faces all around
Waiting for the letter
Waiting for the letter
Boy, am I glad to say
I hear rumors every day
word is out that we are nearing the end
I'm coming back
I'm coming home
Oh Lord, I couldn't take another day
Deep down she knew he would never be the same man again
One by one
She had seen them coming from the station without anything
A cold wind's blowing through this town
I see those faces all around
Waiting for the letter
Waiting for the letter
A cold wind's blowing through this town
I see those faces all around
Waiting for the letter
Waiting for the letter
The lyrics of Time Gallery's "The Letter" depict a soldier's experience during a war, particularly during the time of the Cold War. The song opens with the singer marching for the front alongside other soldiers who are visibly exhausted and have fallen asleep while standing. He asks about the well-being of his loved ones, specifically mentioning Paul and John, before reassuring them that he will return to them safely someday. The soldier then shares his desire to escape the war-torn world with his loved one and start anew somewhere far away.
However, as the song progresses, the soldier is filled with doubt and despair as he continues to witness his friends fall victim to the war. He is haunted by the possibility of never making it through and never being able to return to his loved ones. The ending of the song reveals a glimmer of hope as the singer hears rumors of the war coming to an end and his eventual homecoming.
Through its powerful lyrics, "The Letter" explores the themes of war, love, loss, and hope. The song manages to capture the struggles and emotions of soldiers and loved ones left behind during times of turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
January 1st, we are marching for the front
We are leaving for the war and heading towards the front line on the 1st of January.
I see tired soldiers sleeping everywhere
There are exhausted soldiers everywhere trying to take some rest.
How is everyone?
I am concerned about the well-being of everyone there.
Tell my love to Paul and John!
Send my regards to my loved ones, Paul and John.
I'll be back some day please have no fears
Although I am leaving, I promise to come back someday. Please don't worry.
I know a place
I am aware of a location.
Where we can hide
There is a place we can go to conceal ourselves from the rest of the world.
And leave this crazy world behind our backs
We can escape from the chaotic world and start anew.
Just you and me
It will only be the two of us.
Far far away
We will go to a place that is distant from where we are.
Let's make this journey into something new
We can use this opportunity to embark on a fresh start.
But deep down he knew he would never make it tomorrow
Although he had hope for the future, he knew he would die before seeing the next day.
One by one
Each and every one of them.
He had seen his friends becoming victims of a Cold War
He had witnessed his close friends fall victim to the consequences of the Cold War.
Pete was left behind
Pete was not able to leave and was left at the warzone.
A piece of shell and he was blind
Pete lost his eyesight from the impact of the exploding shell.
I don't know if I can take no more
I am not sure if I can handle this situation any longer.
My mind is weak
I am mentally exhausted and weak.
I can't recall
I cannot remember the events that have occurred due to mental exhaustion.
I need to reconstruct my days in this hell
I have to piece together what has happened during my time in this warzone.
Deep down she knew they would never end up together
Although she had feelings for him, she was aware that they would never have a future together.
She had seen her friends becoming victims of the letter
She had witnessed her friends being notified of their loved ones' deaths through letters.
A cold wind's blowing through this town
The weather is cold and chilly.
I see those faces all around
I notice the expressions on the faces of people I encounter.
Waiting for the letter
They are anticipating to receive a letter with news regarding their loved ones.
Boy, am I glad to say
I am very relieved to announce.
I hear rumors every day
I have been hearing news and rumors daily.
word is out that we are nearing the end
It has been spread that the war is drawing to a conclusion.
I'm coming back
I will be returning home.
I'm coming home
I will be coming back to my hometown.
Oh Lord, I couldn't take another day
I couldn't bear another day in this situation.
Deep down she knew he would never be the same man again
She realized that he would not be the same person he was before, after experiencing the war.
She had seen them coming from the station without anything
She observed the arrivals from the station, who returned home empty-handed, without their loved ones.
A cold wind's blowing through this town
The town is experiencing a chilly wind.
I see those faces all around
I observe the different expressions on the faces of the people around me.
Waiting for the letter
Everyone is waiting for that letter which could bring them good or bad news.
Waiting for the letter
Everyone is desperately waiting for a letter with news of their loved ones' safety and status.
Contributed by Kaelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.