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It's empty now, no friendly face
And nothing lives within
I look around and I find no trace
To tell me what has been
So far I've come to find there's no one here
No life I fear
I came for nothing, they have gone
And nobody's home
No one's home
I came to learn, perhaps to teach
But I can tell somehow
The world that I was sent to reach
Has got no future now
Across the galaxy to spread the word
And no one heard
I came for nothing, I'm alone
And nobody's home
No one's home
A requiem was never sung, no elegy was read
No monument was carved in stone in memory of the dead
For those who made this place do not remain, they feel no pain
A stranger fate was never known
And nothing lives within
I look around and I find no trace
To tell me what has been
So far I've come to find there's no one here
No life I fear
I came for nothing, they have gone
And nobody's home
No one's home
I came to learn, perhaps to teach
But I can tell somehow
The world that I was sent to reach
Has got no future now
Across the galaxy to spread the word
And no one heard
I came for nothing, I'm alone
And nobody's home
No one's home
A requiem was never sung, no elegy was read
No monument was carved in stone in memory of the dead
For those who made this place do not remain, they feel no pain
A stranger fate was never known
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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Great version of a great song,
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
I think it's about aliens coming to arth and finding us nuked to death. With the state of the world today... It might happen. 'course, other interpretentations have been voiced before. hopes people come and post and debate this out
Nice, Zorgn, I never saw that before. I always thought it was about Jesus coming to preach to humanity but being shunned, and the world falling apart as a result.
This is a truly haunting song. I stumbled on it when I was about 13 or so. (My father had the album) During this time I was having a hard time grasping the concept of the world ending, no more people and me dying. Sad thoughts. But it helped me because its just as much a very beautiful song. I do subscribe to the idea that it makes you think, if a visitor should someday travel to earth what do we want them to find, what will our legacy be? Just a beautifully writen song both lyrics and melody.
I'd always shared a similar thought to Neotemplar. I found the sound of knocking on the door, near the end of the song, to be reminiscent of Jesus' words: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock..."
@jeff100000 I agree. Kerry Livgren is a Christian.
To jeff1&5/0's Nice to know someone else shares my thought on this. You should listen to "hold on" by kansas & you will get that same thought. Most think this song is a love song, but I'll let you decide.
Jesus arrives back to earth that he created, and the people aren't looking for him. He's sad that he's not able to reach the people. The people are walking dead, and they don't even know it. Yet, he stands at the door and knocks softly. Who will answer?
A requiem was never sung, no elegy was read No monument was carved in stone in memory of the dead For those who made this place do not remain They feel no pain A stranger fate was never known
The Christians that originally built the west have no representation left? Their legacy simply faded away without a fight.
On the surface, the imagery points to an alien teacher arriving on earth after the apocalypse and finding no life. But knowing Kerry's affinity for religion, I presume it's about Jesus
I agree with those about Jesus, He keeps knocking but they are too busy in their own thoughts, desires and earthly pleasure that their not listening and have missed out on the eternal blessings He wants to give them. The violin brings inner tears from deep inside me. (Its kinda cool also that I met Kerry briefly before their popularity exploded as they recorded Leftoverture in my small town of Bogalusa Louisiana at our still standing Studio in the Country!) ❤????