The Final Countdown
Tommy B. Lyrics
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But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back,
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
The song "The Final Countdown" by Tommy B. is a special one for a number of reasons. The lyrics describe an impending journey, but also suggest something deeper about the nature of human exploration and progress. We are leaving behind a world that we know well, and venturing out into the unknown reaches of space. Will things ever be the same again? Is it possible that we are going to discover something new and exciting, something that will change our lives forever?
The chorus of the song is particularly evocative: "It's the final countdown..." This phrase suggests both urgency and excitement, as if the journey is something that must be done quickly and efficiently, but also something that we are looking forward to. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song creates a sense of momentum, as if we are hurtling toward some kind of cosmic event or encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together
We are all departing as a group in unison
But still it's farewell
Although we are saying goodbye, it is not necessarily a permanent goodbye
And maybe we'll come back,
There is a possibility that we will return in the future
To earth, who can tell?
We are uncertain if this return destination will be Earth or something else entirely
I guess there is no one to blame
There is no single person or group responsible for our departure
We're leaving ground
We are departing and moving away from Earth
Will things ever be the same again?
We may never return or if we do it might not be the same as before
It's the final countdown...
The moment of our departure is imminent
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
We are journeying toward Venus confidently and without fear
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
We are hopeful that the inhabitants of Venus have detected our presence and are accepting of our visit
With so many light years to go and things to be found
Our journey is long and we have a lot to discover and explore
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
We will undoubtedly feel a sense of longing for Earth during our travels and exploration.
Contributed by Katherine D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewtranah
Cool tune!🤪