Sooner or Later
Trifonic Lyrics


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How happy we are today
The feeling will only escape
No matter who we blame it on
When the thrill is gone, it’s gone, it’s gone
This could be the best we got
And what we got is on our hands
Are you going to the countdown?
Sooner or later it’s all in the past
Sooner or later it floats above the glass
Sooner or later it breaks inside the cast
Sooner or later…

Concrete rubble for concrete dreams
Grains of sand floating in the sea




Passing trains, all the passing trees
Can you heed the whistle please?

Overall Meaning

The song "Sooner Or Later" by Trifonic is a contemplation about the transience of happiness and the inevitability of its passing. The opening lyrics set the tone of bittersweet reflection, acknowledging the fleeting nature of joy and the futility of trying to hold onto it. The line "No matter who we blame it on" suggests that we may try to assign fault or find reasons for the dissipation of happiness, but ultimately, it's a natural and universal experience. The repetition of "it's gone" emphasizes the finality of the loss.


The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "Sooner or later," reinforces the theme of impermanence, but also suggests that the passing of happiness is a universal experience. The image of something "floating above the glass" adds a sense of detachment and distance, as if the experience is being observed from a removed perspective. The final line of the chorus, "Sooner or later," is left hanging, suggesting the inevitability of something else to come, whether it be joy or sorrow.


The verses use concrete, sensory images to further explore the theme. "Concrete rubble for concrete dreams" suggests that our aspirations may seem solid and real, but in reality, they can crumble easily. "Grains of sand floating in the sea" evokes a sense of insignificance, as if we are tiny and ephemeral beings adrift in a vast and unpredictable universe. The passing trains and trees are a reminder of the constant motion of life and the transitory nature of the world around us. The final line "Can you heed the whistle please?" is a poignant and somewhat enigmatic plea, inviting the listener to pay attention and be present in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

How happy we are today
The present moment may be filled with joy and contentment


The feeling will only escape
However, this happiness is only temporary and will eventually pass


No matter who we blame it on
Regardless of who or what caused the happiness to fade away


When the thrill is gone, it’s gone, it’s gone
Once the excitement and pleasure dissipate, they are gone for good


This could be the best we got
This moment may be the ultimate peak of happiness we experience


And what we got is on our hands
The happiness we have is in our control and we should appreciate it


Are you going to the countdown?
Asks if the listener is ready for the inevitable end of the happy moment


Sooner or later it’s all in the past
Eventually, this happy moment will become a memory of the past


Sooner or later it floats above the glass
The happiness will be like a particle floating above a surface, close yet unattainable


Sooner or later it breaks inside the cast
The joy will eventually shatter and dissolve like something breaking inside a protective shell


Concrete rubble for concrete dreams
The aspirations may result in a shattered reality and unsuccessful endeavors


Grains of sand floating in the sea
Individual hopes and efforts may be insignificant in the grand scheme of things


Passing trains, all the passing trees
Life constantly moves forward, with time passing and things changing


Can you heed the whistle please?
Urges the listener to be present and appreciate the beauty of life before it is gone




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NovumZero

Trifonic is great and so is this song, and they deserve more views, i hate it when people miss out on the good music :/

Galaxy Polar

10 years and this is still good shit

Christopher Sheaves

this album is the greatest of all time in my mind, i have never heard anything better ever in my life

Austin

2020 this is still going strong

Sarah Lawrence

Obsessed with this song..... can't get enough of this....

Christopher Seibert

One of my favorite songs. Ever.

TheClevelandfan88

Beautiful, reminiscent, and inspiring at the same time!

mhatthei

How happy we are today The feeling will only escape No matter who we blame it on When the thrill is gone, it’s gone, it’s gone This could be the best we got And what we got is on our hands Are you going to the countdown? Sooner or later it’s all in the past Sooner or later it floats above the glass Sooner or later it breaks inside the cast Sooner or later Concrete rubble for concrete dreams Grains of sand floating in the sea Passing trains, all the passing trees Can you heed the whistle please?

Zoltán Győri

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SuperBrainAK

I swear I have heard these exact lyrics in another song before...
Oh I just figured it out: Neilio - Grains of Sand
So who was inspired by who?

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