The music video for "Minor Earth, Major Sky" was directed by Philipp Stölzl and filmed in an abandoned mine near Pilsen, Czech Republic. The suits worn by A-ha in the video were reproductions of real lunar suits; they had been originally used in the 1995 film Apollo 13. The theme of the video is based on reality; Paul and Magne often complained that Morten would be late to every meeting and concert and interview. In this video, they thought it would be fun to leave him behind.
The German CD maxi single included 5 remixes of the track, along with the album version and the demo version of the track.
Minor Earth Major Sky
a-ha Lyrics
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Just another lonely face
I can't see me here in outer space
It's so hard to leave a trace
And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
It's a
Minor Earth major sky
I can't see me in this lonely town
Not a friendly face around
Can you hear me when I speak out loud
Hear my voice above the crowd
And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right
It's a
Minor Earth major sky
But I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right
It's a
Minor Earth major sky
The lyrics of a-ha's song "Minor Earth Major Sky" convey feelings of loneliness and struggle to find one's identity in a vast space that seems empty and isolating. The first two lines of the song set the tone of the lyrics, describing the sense of being lost in a place where one can't find any connection or meaning. The line "Just another lonely face" reflects the feeling of being insignificant and unnoticed in a crowd. The second stanza portrays a similar situation, where the singer finds himself in another unfamiliar town among strangers without any companionship. However, he is determined to speak out loud and be heard above the crowd, indicating a sense of determination to overcome his loneliness and connect with others.
The chorus of the song, "Minor Earth Major Sky," provides a ray of hope for the singer. The phrase "Minor Earth" represents the singer's small world, while "Major Sky" represents the vast and infinite space that surrounds him. The chorus suggests that despite feeling lost and alone, the singer recognizes the beauty and magnitude of the world around him. He realizes that he is part of this world and that his existence here is meaningful.
In summary, the lyrics portray a person struggling to find their place in an unfamiliar world. They reflect a desire to be seen and heard, to connect with others, and to find meaning in one's existence. The chorus of the song offers a message of hope and reminds us of the beauty and vastness of the world surrounding us.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't see me in this empty place
Feeling lost and disconnected in this lifeless environment
Just another lonely face
Another individual struggling to find their place and purpose
I can't see me here in outer space
Feeling like an outsider in a world that is vast and unfamiliar
It's so hard to leave a trace
Finding it difficult to make a lasting impact on the world
And I try and I try and I try
Continuously attempting to improve and make progress
But it never comes out right
Despite efforts, unable to achieve desired results
Yes I try and I try and I try
Persisting through failures and setbacks
But I never get it right
Continuing to struggle and feel unaccomplished
It's a Minor Earth major sky
Feeling insignificant in comparison to the vastness of the universe
I can't see me in this lonely town
Feeling isolated and alone in a desolate environment
Not a friendly face around
Lacking meaningful connections with others
Can you hear me when I speak out loud
Desperately seeking validation and acknowledgement from those around us
Hear my voice above the crowd
Striving to stand out and be noticed despite feeling invisible
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR
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Михаил Сергопольцев
Я в городе этом пустынном не вижу себя,
Одинокое только лицо среди многих похожих,
И здесь, вне земной атмосферы, не вижу себя,
Ведь так трудно найти новый путь, когда старый проложен...
И я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Только не получается, снова не то, как обычно,
Да, я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Никогда не получится, мысль уже стала привычной,
Просто второстепенна Земля, ну а Небо - первично...
Я в городе том одиноком не вижу себя,
И вокруг лица друга там ни одного не найдется.
Когда говорю я так громко, ты слышишь меня?
Ты услышь голос мой, над толпой он сейчас раздается...
И я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Только не получается, снова не то, как обычно,
Да, я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Никогда не получится, мысль уже стала привычной,
Просто второстепенна Земля, ну а Небо - первично...
И я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Только не получается, снова не то, как обычно,
Да, я бесконечно пытаюсь, пытаюсь, пытаюсь,
Никогда не получится, мысль уже стала привычной,
Просто второстепенна Земля, ну а Небо - первично...
C. R.
LYRICS :
I can't see me in this empty place
Just another lonely face
I can't see me here in outer space
It's so hard to leave a trace
And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes, I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right
It's a
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
I can't see me in this lonely town
Not a friendly face around
Can you hear me when I speak out loud
Hear my voice above the crowd
And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes, I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right
It's a
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes, I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right
It's a
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Minor Earth, Major Sky
Emilia Yoneko Kumata
Very beautiful production. Congrats for all the team! I bet the guys felt almost as if they had reached the moon, looking back in Norway as young boys dreaming about the day they would be famous. It went much beyond the expectation!
Алекс 3м
Жаль, что нелья поставить лайк каждый раз, когда слушаешь!
Асаль Ходжаева
У моей мамы был диск с A-ha и она часто их слушала в начале 2000-х. Я что-то вспомнила и решила переслушать. Спасибо, мама, что приучила меня с детства к хорошей музыке.
Tony300186
Вкус на хорошую музыку есть либо его нет, приучить невозможно.
Bladerunner gonzalez
Fantastic song...as usual!!!👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Bladerunner gonzalez
And fantastic video too!!!❤️❤️❤️
Виталий Сучков
Супер!!!
Александр Кузьмин
Люблю A-Ha,и их творчество ,но эта песня и клип,вызывали у меня поток слез😭😭😭как и forever not yours...культовая группа🙏🙏🙏
Дмитрий Кузев
Потому что у нас было крутое детство и юность, несмотря на то, что родителям приходилось не сладко, что бы прокормить нас. Я бы хотел встречаться с теми людьми, кто ностальгирует по тому времени, слушает эти песни... Мы бы не чувствовали себя одинокими...
igorlsd
@Дмитрий Кузев согласен...