Alfie
Williams Vanessa Lyrics
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I believe in love, Alfie without true love we just exist, Alfie until you find the love you've missed your nothing Alfie when you walk, let your heart lead the way and you'll find love any day... Alfie... Alfie
The song "Alfie" by Williams Vanessa is a contemplative song that poses a series of questions about the meaning of life to a man named Alfie. The song begins by asking what it's all about, questioning whether life is meant to be lived just for the present moment or if there's something more. The singer then wonders whether we're supposed to take more than we give, or if instead, we're meant to be kind to others. She cites the common saying that "only fools are kind" and questions whether it's truly wise to be cruel instead.
The chorus of the song offers some answers to these questions about the meaning of life. The singer asserts her belief in love and claims that without true love, we're just existing, not really living. She explains that until Alfie finds the love he's been missing, he's nothing. Finally, the song advises Alfie to let his heart lead the way as he walks through life, and promises that he'll find love if he does so.
Overall, "Alfie" is a thoughtful song that invites listeners to consider what really matters in life. The lyrics ask big questions about love, kindness, and the purpose of existence, offering no easy answers but encouraging listeners to think deeply about these important topics.
Line by Line Meaning
What's it all about, Alfie
What is the true meaning and purpose of life, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live
Is life just about fleeting moments that we experience?
What's it all about, when you sort it out Alfie
When you reflect on your experiences, what is the true meaning of life, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Should we selfishly prioritize our needs over those of others?
or are we meant to be kind
Or should we prioritize kindness and compassion towards others?
and if only fools are kind, Alfie
If only foolish people are kind, Alfie,
then I guess it is wise to be cruel
then it would seem logical to behave cruelly and selfishly.
and if life belongs only to the strong Alfie
If life only favors the strong and powerful, Alfie,
what will you lend on an old golden rule
What moral principles and values will you hold on to in order to navigate through life?
as sure as I believe, there's a heaven above Alfie
I firmly believe that there is an afterlife, Alfie,
I know there's something much more something even non-believers can believe in
I am certain that there is a deeper meaning and purpose to life which even those who do not believe in an afterlife can recognize.
I believe in love, Alfie
I believe that love is the fundamental force that drives us, Alfie.
without true love we just exist, Alfie
Without genuine love, we simply go through the motions of existing without truly living, Alfie.
until you find the love you've missed your nothing Alfie
Unless you find the love you have been missing, you will not feel whole or complete, Alfie.
when you walk, let your heart lead the way
When making important decisions, allow your heart and intuition to guide you, Alfie.
and you'll find love any day... Alfie...
And when you do, you will find love and meaning in your life, Alfie.
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.