Happy New Year
Vostok Band Lyrics
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And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
The song "Happy New Year" by Vostok Band reflects on the emotions and sentiments often experienced as the new year begins. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and melancholy. The opening lines, "No more champagne, And the fireworks are through," suggest the end of a celebration and the return to reality. The persona, represented by "me and you," feels lost and blue, indicating a sense of emptiness after the festivities.
The song emphasizes the transition from the past to the present. The morning appears dull and grey, unlike the vibrant memories of the previous day. It is a time for reflection and a moment to express wishes for a hopeful future. The repeated refrain "Happy new year" signifies the desire for new beginnings and a fresh start. It holds a universal message of unity and goodwill, encouraging people to envision a world where neighbors are friends.
The lyrics also highlight the folly of humanity. The lines, "Oh yes, man is a fool, And he thinks he'll be okay, Dragging on, feet of clay," suggest that people's actions and decisions can often lead them astray. However, despite this realization, the song emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hope. The line "Keeps on going anyway" indicates that, despite our flaws, we continue to move forward.
As the song progresses, it touches on the fleeting nature of dreams and aspirations. The images of dreams being dead and confetti on the floor symbolize the passage of time and the realization that plans may not always come to fruition. The final lines, "In another ten years time, Who can say what we'll find, What lies waiting down the line, In the end of eighty-nine," further emphasize the uncertainty of the future and the need to approach it with optimism and determination.
Overall, "Happy New Year" is a song that encapsulates the bittersweet emotions often experienced as we enter a new year. It conveys a mixture of hope for a better future while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
No more champagne
The festivities are over and the celebration has come to an end.
And the fireworks are through
The fireworks display has also concluded.
Here we are, me and you
We find ourselves together in this moment.
Feeling lost and feeling blue
Experiencing a sense of being directionless and sad.
It's the end of the party
The party has reached its conclusion.
And the morning seems so grey
The next day feels dull and lackluster.
So unlike yesterday
In contrast to the vibrant previous day.
Now's the time for us to say...
This is the moment for us to express...
Happy new year
Wishing joy and fulfillment in the upcoming year.
May we all have a vision now and then
Let us have occasional glimpses of a better future.
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Imagining a harmonious society with friendly neighbors.
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
Let us maintain our aspirations and determination to make an effort.
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
Without such ambition, we might as well give up completely.
You and I
Together, as individuals.
Sometimes I see
Occasionally, I perceive.
How the brave new world arrives
Witnessing the emergence of a promising future.
And I see how it thrives
Observing its successful development.
In the ashes of our lives
Within the remnants of our past experiences.
Oh yes, man is a fool
Indeed, humans can be foolish.
And he thinks he'll be okay
Despite this, he maintains the belief that everything will be fine.
Dragging on, feet of clay
Struggling to progress, burdened by imperfections.
Never knowing he's astray
Unaware that he is going in the wrong direction.
Keeps on going anyway...
Continues moving forward regardless...
Seems to me now
It appears to me at this moment.
That the dreams we had before
The aspirations we held in the past.
Are all dead, nothing more
Have all perished, holding no significance.
Than confetti on the floor
Similar to discarded party decorations.
It's the end of a decade
This signifies the conclusion of ten years.
In another ten years time
Looking ahead to the next decade.
Who can say what we'll find
Speculating about what lies ahead.
What lies waiting down the line
The unknown that awaits us in the future.
In the end of eighty-nine...
As the year 1989 draws to a close...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
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