When a Heart Beats
Eternal Echoes: Unveiling Life's Rhythms in Nik Kershaw's Melody
Lyrics
Half-way to paradise or so it seems that way
Expresses a feeling of being close to happiness or contentment, though not entirely there.
Same as anyone the same as any other day.
Highlights the commonality of experiences, suggesting that everyone goes through similar routines each day.
We seek eternity in all the things we buy
Reflects the human pursuit of everlasting fulfillment through material possessions.
Not top priority but it sure figures very high.
Acknowledges that while not the most important thing, material possessions hold significant value in people's lives.
Who steals the real world
Questions the reality that is being taken away or manipulated without notice.
fooling us all as it goes
Reflects on the deceptive nature of reality that deceives people.
And who gets to heaven - heaven knows.
Poses a rhetorical question about who actually attains or reaches heaven, emphasizing uncertainty.
When a heart beats you can see forever
Describes the profound experience of perceiving eternity or infinite possibilities when one's heart beats.
When our time sleeps you can be forever
Implies that during moments of rest or inactivity, one can exist eternally or experience a sense of perpetuity.
be forever.
Reiterates the idea of existence or continuation for an indefinite duration.
Meanwhile in Cuckoo Land
Refers to a fictional or imaginary place, symbolizing a world that might seem perfect or ideal.
a most delightful place
Describes this imaginary place as charming or wonderful.
We look no further
Suggests a lack of curiosity or exploration beyond immediate surroundings.
than the nose in front of our face.
Metaphorically implies being unaware of the broader world beyond one's immediate focus.
No wood anywhere
Highlights the absence of resources or materials in this context.
we can see only trees
Symbolizes being unable to see beyond the surface or the obvious.
Last train for material refugees.
Indicates a limited opportunity or chance for those who are overly focused on material possessions.
When a heart beats you can see forever
Reiterates the concept of perceiving eternal possibilities when one's heart beats.
When our time sleeps you can be forever.
Repeats the idea that during moments of rest or inactivity, one can exist eternally or experience a sense of perpetuity.
When a heart beats you can see forever
Restates the perception of eternal possibilities when a heart beats.
When our time sleeps you can be forever
Reiterates the idea of existing perpetually during moments of rest or inactivity.
be forever.
Reemphasizes the notion of enduring existence.
Don't concern yourself with matters
Advises not to worry about events in the past or future, encouraging focus on the present.
past and future
Suggests concentrating on the point where past and future intersect, possibly referring to the present moment.
Just put your mind to where they meet.
Encourages concentrating on the present moment.
But when a heart beats fooling us all as it goes
Reflects on the deceptive nature of reality that deceives people during the heartbeat.
And who gets to heaven - heaven knows.
Reiterates the uncertainty about who achieves or reaches heaven.
When a heart beats you can see forever
Repeats the concept of perceiving eternal possibilities when one's heart beats.
When our time sleeps you can be forever
Reiterates the idea of existing perpetually during moments of rest or inactivity.
be forever - be forever - be forever -
Emphasizes the enduring nature of existence.
be forever - be forever -
Reiterates the notion of enduring existence.
Heart beats heart beats - be forever -
Highlights the rhythm of the heartbeat and its association with perpetual existence.
Heart beats heart beats - be forever -
Reiterates the association between heartbeats and enduring existence.
be forever.
Reemphasizes the idea of enduring existence.
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