| The Alan Parsons Project – La Sagrada Famiilia Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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Obviously, the inspiration for the song is Antonio Gaudi's vision, the church La Sagrada Familia constructed in Barcelona, Spain. The construction project has taken place from 1882 till (expected to be completed) 2032 (or so). That said, I see the lyrics as describing the ups, downs, unknowns, and twists of fate ("behold the mighty hand", "who knows what the fates may have in store".."hand" being a reference to "fate", or God) over one's life...an epic arc, just as the construction of this cathedral is an epic project (seriously interrupted by the Spanish Civil War), during which time so much good and bad has happened in both Spain and the world. To me, this is a beautiful song...lyrics and music. The most salient part, the part I always think about, is the creacendo-ing finale...the "war is won, the battle's over", and there is "peace throughout the land". But the penultimate (repeated) incredibly haunting line sung by Eric Woolfson.."until the next time"...is a warning that all that is good and settled is short-lived. As I write this, a situation in my life that seemed to be wonderful that came out of nowhere (hand of fate), that I thought was good and settled has turned bad....and this song, especially Eric Woolfson's penultimate line, is in my thoughts once again. |
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| Alan Parsons – La Sagrada Familia Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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Obviously, the inspiration for the song is Antonio Gaudi's vision, the church La Sagrada Familia constructed in Barcelona, Spain. The construction project has taken place from 1882 till (expected to be completed) 2032 (or so). That said, I see the lyrics as describing the ups, downs, unknowns, and twists of fate ("behold the mighty hand", "who knows what the fates may have in store".."hand" being a reference to "fate", or God) over one's life...an epic arc, just as the construction of this cathedral is an epic project (seriously interrupted by the Spanish Civil War), during which time so much good and bad has happened in both Spain and the world. To me, this is a beautiful song...lyrics and music. The most salient part, the part I always think about, is the creacendo-ing finale...the "war is won, the battle's over", and there is "peace throughout the land". But the penultimate (repeated) incredibly haunting line sung by Eric Woolfson.."until the next time"...is a warning that all that is good and settled is short-lived. As I write this, a situation in my life that seemed to be wonderful that came out of nowhere (hand of fate), that I thought was good and settled has turned bad....and this song, especially Eric Woolfson's penultimate line, is in my thoughts once again. |
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