Waltz
Waltz - Eugene Onegin Lyrics
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and if life's worth it's living at all
sometimes I smile at the ones who think they've got life down
and they say that I'm living it wrong
as the days pass by
I watch as the net closes in
as they circle around in my head
turning and winding
never ending beginning the end
look now sweet child
deep into my room
the door is open and the air is warm
close your eyes
feel the sweet, sweet symphony of sighs
sometimes it would feels so right
if the angels called me to the sky
sometimes it feels good just to be alive
though our paths are blind
I can see a lightened end on mind
still now I search
for the spirit that torments my soul
as the priest shields his face from the wind
looking at lost life and darkness
my eyes shall not see
makes me laugh when he calls it all sin
you're all slaves of the priest
and you'll just sing it over
and over, and over, and over
and over, and over, and over
and over
The lyrics to Waltz - Eugene Onegin's song Waltz are a reflection on the uncertainty of life and contemplations on the worth of living. The first stanza presents a somber tone, where the singer wonders what will become of them and if life is even worth living at all. They contrast their unsureness with the people who think they know the answers to life and deem the singer's way of living as wrong.
In the second stanza, the singer describes being trapped in their own thoughts, unable to escape the cycle of worry and doubt that plagues their head. The analogy of a net closing in and encircling them demonstrates the suffocating nature of their thoughts. However, the third stanza shifts to a more inviting atmosphere. The singer invites a child to look deep into their room, where the door is open, and the air is warm. They ask the child to close their eyes and feel the sweet symphony of sighs.
The fourth stanza goes back to the singer's mindset, reflecting on how sometimes death feels so right, whereas other times, just being alive feels good. Despite their conflicted feelings, they claim to see a lightened end in mind, signifying that they might still have hope. Finally, in the last stanza, the singer criticizes the priest's views on sin and calls out the people who blindly follow the priest's words like slaves. The repetition of "over and over" emphasizes the cycle that people tend to fall into, where they repeat the same things without questioning them.
Line by Line Meaning
sometimes I wonder what will ever become of me
Occasionally, I ponder about what my future holds.
and if life's worth it's living at all
And if existence is still a valuable thing to experience.
sometimes I smile at the ones who think they've got life down
Occasionally, I find it amusing when people believe they have everything figured out.
and they say that I'm living it wrong
And they claim that my way of living is incorrect.
as the days pass by
As time goes on.
I watch as the net closes in
I observe as the trap closes around me.
as they circle around in my head
As thoughts continuously surround me.
turning and winding
Twisting and turning.
in circles, in circles they spin
Continuously spinning in circles without an end in sight.
never-ending beginning the end
A constant cycle of beginning and ending without an ultimate resolution.
look now sweet child
Take notice now, my dear.
deep into my room
Into the depths of my personal space.
the door is open and the air is warm
The entrance is not closed, and the atmosphere is pleasant.
close your eyes
Shut your eyes.
feel the sweet, sweet symphony of sighs
Allow yourself to experience the lovely melody of soft breaths.
sometimes it would feel so right
Occasionally, it would feel correct.
if the angels called me to the sky
If I were beckoned by celestial beings to ascend to heaven.
sometimes it feels good just to be alive
Other times, it is enough to simply exist and take in life's moments.
though our paths are blind
Even though our future is uncertain.
I can see a lightened end on mind
I still have hope for a brighter tomorrow.
still now I search
Despite all else, I continue to seek.
for the spirit that torments my soul
For the entity that causes chaos within me.
as the priest shields his face from the wind
Similar to how a clergyman guards their face from the breeze.
looking at lost life and darkness
Reflecting on a life full of despair and obscurity.
my eyes shall not see
I will not view such things.
makes me laugh when he calls it all sin
It is amusing to hear him categorize it all as immoral.
you're all slaves of the priest
You all follow the mandates of the clergyman as obedient subjects.
and you'll just sing it over and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over
And you will continue to repeat it, time and time again, without deviation.
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@harryvederci
I've played in the Met Opera Orchestra for 27 years and I never get tired of playing this waltz or the other wonderful dance numbers in "Onegin"
@abe_48
This is the most powerful Waltz in history of music and a masterpiece all on its own for its beauty and creativity. Most people know Tchaikovsky's waltzes are the greatest ever composed. But this waltz from Eugene Onegin Opera is different. It has a powerful story and libretto tied to it that sets the entire drama into motion. Even before I heard the libretto, I felt the music itself evoked such powerful emotions in typical dialogue-lyrical Tchaikovskian pathos. Once you hear the libretto, you will remember it forever what each and every section of the music is conveying.
@mr-wx3lv
The guys ability to write reams of well known tunes is astonishing. I still believe he's one of the greatest composers that ever lived.
@bag3lmonst3r72
Matter of opinion, but still...cringe
@Marcel_Audubon
calm thyself
@adrianh.callais7565
Agreed, but Swan Lake may give it run for the money. His waltzes were his greatest contribution..
@Marcel_Audubon
@Adrian H. Callais 😆 🤣 😂
@winter44100
I can't imagine a life without music. I love everything.
@paoloperini8122
bello ciò che dice cara Karen
@etelaampara7677
Muy cierto ❤