When Can We Be
Embracing Moments: When Can We Be - Bruno Major
Lyrics
When the sun freezes over
Expresses a highly unlikely or impossible condition - the sun freezing over symbolizes a rare event.
And the pigs start to fly
Continues the theme of impossibility, using the image of pigs flying as a metaphor for something highly improbable.
When the show's finally over
Suggests a scenario when a performance or event concludes, creating a reflective moment.
And there's a tear in my eye
Highlights emotional impact with the image of a tear in the speaker's eye after the show ends.
When our faces are all wrinkled
Symbolizes aging and the passage of time through the physical change of wrinkled faces.
And we've lost all our teeth
Continues the theme of aging, using the loss of teeth as a metaphor for the natural process of growing old.
If not now, when can we be?
Ponders the urgency to seize the moment and enjoy life, asking when such moments can be experienced if not now.
When the trains are on time (cho-cho)
Refers to the improvement of punctuality, suggesting a time when things run smoothly.
We stop missing our flights
Indicates a positive change, no longer missing flights, possibly hinting at personal growth.
You'll learn to save up
Encourages the idea of financial responsibility and planning for the future.
I'll admit I'm not right
Acknowledges personal imperfections and the speaker's willingness to admit mistakes.
When you stop drinking too much
Addresses the need to overcome personal vices, specifically excessive drinking.
And I stop losing my keys
Acknowledges shared imperfections, mentioning the speaker's tendency to lose keys.
Oh, if not now, when can we
Reiterates the question of seizing the moment and living life to the fullest.
Dance upon the rooftops?
Paints a vivid image of carefree joy and celebration, dancing on rooftops.
Get drunk and laugh until we fall off
Describes a scenario of unrestrained happiness, laughter, and the potential for adventure.
And fight until we call it off, like we do
Acknowledges that conflicts may arise but emphasizes the importance of resolving them.
If only we knew that the moon won't turn blue (won't turn blue)
Expresses uncertainty about the future, using the metaphor of the moon not turning blue.
That I won't last forever
Reflects on mortality, stating that neither the speaker nor the listener will last forever.
And neither will you (and neither will you)
Reiterates the transient nature of life, emphasizing the impermanence of both individuals.
'Cause when I close both my eyes
Invokes a sense of intimacy by describing the image that the speaker sees when closing their eyes.
It's your face that I see
Highlights the importance of a specific person by visualizing their face in the speaker's thoughts.
So, if not now, when can we be?
Repeats the question of when one can truly be in the present moment, emphasizing the longing for connection.
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