Tomorrow
Trans-X Lyrics


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Last night dreamt I was falling
A new born through the years
Long before I knew sorrow
Long before I knew fear

I tried not to awaken
Clung to this childhood's sleep
Afraid all might be taken
But sleep like childhoods cease

Childhoods cease

A street of all illusions
That were so real to me
But are they true illusions
If they are all you see

The stars keep all our secrets
Safe in the night they dwell
And after time eternal
They all still listen well

Where our hopes had somehow grown
Something I had never known
Somehow they had crossed the dark unnoticed

Far enough to wish upon
Then return and carry on
Stars will whisper to the night
Behold this

Life is real but so our ghost
Side by side, along times coast
And to others we walk on unnoticed

Eternity itself has shores
We will meet again once more
Of all there is to learn in life

Childhoods cease
Childhoods cease (please know this)





I will be there
Childhoods sleeps

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trans-X's song "Tomorrow" capture a sense of nostalgia and introspection, delving into themes of childhood innocence, dreams, and the passage of time. The opening lines describe a dream where the singer feels like they are falling, symbolizing a journey through the years from infancy to adulthood. The mention of being a "newborn through the years" conveys a sense of innocence and vulnerability, before they experienced sorrow and fear. This sets the tone for a reflection on the loss of childhood purity and the awakening to the realities of life.


The singer expresses a desire to hold onto their childhood dreams and innocence, clinging to the comfort of sleep as a way to escape the harshness of reality. However, the inevitability of growing up is highlighted as the lyrics suggest that "sleep like childhoods cease," indicating that one cannot remain sheltered in the past forever. The transition from childhood to adulthood is depicted as a bittersweet experience, with a longing to preserve the simplicity and wonder of youth while acknowledging the inevitability of change.


The lyrics then turn to the idea of illusions, questioning the nature of reality and perception. The singer reflects on a street of illusions that once seemed real to them, raising the philosophical query of whether something can be considered an illusion if it is the only thing one sees. This introspective pondering of truth and perception adds depth to the song's contemplation of our understanding of the world around us and the role of perception in shaping our reality.


The final verses bring a sense of hope and interconnectedness, as the singer finds solace in the stars that hold our secrets and listen to our wishes. The imagery of stars whispering in the night conveys a sense of cosmic unity and the idea that our hopes and dreams are interconnected with the universe. The mention of meeting again in eternity suggests a cyclical view of existence, where life, death, and rebirth are part of an eternal cycle. The repetition of "Childhoods cease" reinforces the idea of impermanence and the inevitability of change, yet also serves as a reminder to cherish the fleeting moments of innocence and wonder that define our childhood.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night dreamt I was falling
I had a dream where I felt like I was losing control


A new born through the years
Feeling like a beginner even after experiencing so much


Long before I knew sorrow
Innocent and unaware of sadness


Long before I knew fear
Ignorant of fear and anxiety


I tried not to awaken
Avoiding facing reality


Clung to this childhood's sleep
Holding on to the comfort of childhood innocence


Afraid all might be taken
Fear of losing the innocence and purity of childhood


But sleep like childhoods cease
Eventually, the comfort of childhood fades away


A street of all illusions
Living in a world of illusions


That were so real to me
The illusions felt very convincing


But are they true illusions
Questioning the authenticity of the illusions


If they are all you see
When illusions are all that dominate your perception


The stars keep all our secrets
Trusting the stars to keep our deepest secrets hidden


Safe in the night they dwell
Security in the darkness of the night


And after time eternal
Even after countless years pass


They all still listen well
The stars continue to actively listen


Where our hopes had somehow grown
Seeing how our hopes have developed unexpectedly


Something I had never known
Realizing a new aspect I was unaware of


Somehow they had crossed the dark unnoticed
Our hopes progressing quietly and unnoticed


Far enough to wish upon
Reaching a distance where wishes can be placed


Then return and carry on
Coming back stronger and continuing forward


Stars will whisper to the night
The stars share secrets with the darkness


Behold this
Witness and appreciate this moment


Life is real but so our ghost
Life is tangible but so is our spirit


Side by side, along times coast
Existing simultaneously with time


And to others we walk on unnoticed
Others may overlook our presence as we move forward


Eternity itself has shores
Even eternity has its boundaries


We will meet again once more
Our paths will cross again in the future


Of all there is to learn in life
Considering the vast lessons life has to offer


Childhoods cease
The innocence of childhood eventually disappears


Childhoods cease (please know this)
Accepting the end of childhood innocence


I will be there
I will be present in your time of need


Childhoods sleep
The peaceful restfulness of childhood




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN OLIVA, PAUL O'NEILL

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@RonaldCharlesEpstein

They sound like they are singing for the 25th century for Buck Rogers.

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