See You Later
Vangelis Lyrics


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Say year
Say maybe
Say body
Say remember
Say I wonder
Say nay
Say meet her
Say my
Say mother
Say I hear
Say High
YOU
NOISE
ABC - a note to us

Pour le pret-a-porter
pour le pret-a-manger
pour le pret-a-boire
pour le pret-a-penser
Renseignements au 93 (93), poste LOPN par ligne digitale
Les noms figurent dans la liste par arrondissement
Et pourtant je ne suis pas sur
Et pourtant je ne suis pas sur

[Interlude]

la la la la la la la
la la la la la la la
la la la la la la la
la la la la la la la

parce que j'aime bien la musique
parce que je trouve bien les instruments
parce qu'il why a beaucoup de boutons
et que j'aimerais bien jouer do piano

Yes it ain't silly
It's the one is just silly
Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
YES

Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Puisqu'au fond
See you later
See you later
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin

See you later
Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Puisqu'au fond
Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
au fond see'est pas?
parce que au fond il faut (du) courage

See you later
Living or not living
the question I can't ask you
living or not living
after many many years
See you later
See you later

See you later
See you later
See you later




See you later
See you later

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vangelis's song "See You Later" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but there are several themes and motifs that recur throughout. The song begins with a series of disconnected phrases that suggest a stream of consciousness or a fragmented conversation. The singer mentions various words and phrases, including "year," "maybe," "body," "remember," and "meet her." The repetition of the word "say" at the start of each phrase creates a sense of urgency or insistence, as if the singer is trying to communicate something important.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more focused on specific themes. The singer mentions a phone number and a list of names, suggesting that they are searching for someone or something. There are also references to music and instruments, with the singer expressing a desire to play the piano. The repeated phrase "see you later" could be interpreted as a farewell or a promise to meet again, while the final lines ("Living or not living / the question I can't ask you / living or not living / after many many years / See you later") suggest a sense of timelessness or eternity, as if the singer is acknowledging the inevitability of death but also the possibility of reunion beyond it.


Line by Line Meaning

Say year
Expressing the act of stating a particular year


Say maybe
Expressing the possibility of something


Say body
Referring to a human body


Say remember
Expressing the act of recalling a memory


Say I wonder
Expressing curiosity about something


Say nay
Expressing disagreement or denial


Say meet her
Expressing the desire to meet someone


Say my
Referring to something belonging to the artist


Say mother
Referring to a maternal figure


Say I hear
Expressing the act of auditory perception


Say High
Referring to an elevated position or state


YOU
Referring to the listener or addressee


NOISE
Referring to a loud or unpleasant sound


ABC - a note to us
Referring to a message or communication


Pour le pret-a-porter
Referring to ready-to-wear clothing


pour le pret-a-manger
Referring to ready-to-eat food


pour le pret-a-boire
Referring to ready-to-drink beverages


pour le pret-a-penser
Referring to ready-to-think ideas or concepts


Renseignements au 93 (93), poste LOPN par ligne digitale
Referring to information available by phone


Les noms figurent dans la liste par arrondissement
Referring to a list of names organized by district


Et pourtant je ne suis pas sur
Expressing doubt despite evidence or information


Et pourtant je ne suis pas sur
Expressing doubt despite evidence or information


[Interlude]
Referring to a break or pause in the action


la la la la la la la
Repeating a nonsensical vocalization


la la la la la la la
Repeating a nonsensical vocalization


la la la la la la la
Repeating a nonsensical vocalization


la la la la la la la
Repeating a nonsensical vocalization


parce que j'aime bien la musique
Stating a personal preference for music


parce que je trouve bien les instruments
Stating a personal appreciation for instruments


parce qu'il why a beaucoup de boutons
Stating a personal attraction to the large number of buttons on an instrument


et que j'aimerais bien jouer do piano
Expressing the desire to play a piano


Yes it ain't silly
Affirming the seriousness of something


It's the one is just silly
Referring to something else that is silly


Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Acknowledging that something is indeed silly


Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Acknowledging that something is indeed silly


Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Acknowledging that something is indeed silly


Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Acknowledging that something is indeed silly


Yes it is silly, it's the one just is silly
Acknowledging that something is indeed silly


YES
Affirmative response


Puisqu'au fond
Considering something deeper


Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Expressing the notion that something can become much greater


Puisqu'au fond
Considering something deeper


Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Expressing the notion that something can become much greater


Puisqu'au fond
Considering something deeper


See you later
Saying goodbye


See you later
Saying goodbye


Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Expressing the notion that something can become much greater


Puisqu'au fond
Considering something deeper


Ce n'est pas si loin d'aller très loin
Expressing the notion that something can become much greater


See you later
Saying goodbye


Living or not living
Referring to the state of life or death


the question I can't ask you
Expressing the inability to ask a question


living or not living
Referring to the state of life or death


after many many years
Referring to an extended period of time


See you later
Saying goodbye


See you later
Saying goodbye


See you later
Saying goodbye


See you later
Saying goodbye


See you later
Saying goodbye




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU

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Comments from YouTube:

Mr Crazyjon Presents

Rest In Peace big man You will be sadly missed

Rik Ice

Vangelis compositions have always had an emotional impact on me.
But this one..
This one is perfection.

templarseries

Snap.

argyess

A musical legend lost. RIP Vangelis. See you later......

Ligério

C'est mon morceau préféré de l'album. Quand le jazz rencontre la musique électronique.

Paris Fuentes

Jazz fusion! Amazing

Max Frenchy

The more I listen to it, the more I am into that song. A complex but beautifully crafted piece of music. Vangelis did a superb job. The last 4 min is my favorite part.

Enric Vives

Vangelis is amazing and this timeless piece of music in unbeatable

Pauline Wateau

Un des plus beaux albums et des plus méconnus de Vangelis et Jon Anderson!

Daniel Bouju

Et Silver Koulouris!Et Véronique Skawinska!

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