Hard to tell
Or recognize a sign
To see me through
A warning sign

First the thunder
Satisfied, if the past it will not lie (then the storm, torn asunder )
The future you and I get blown away (in the storm)
In a lifetime, in a lifetime

And as the rain it falls
We begin again (heavy in my heart)
As the storm breaks through (believe the light in you)
So the light shines in you

Without color, faded and worn
Torn asunder in the storm

Unless the sound can save your body and soul
Unless it disappears

Selfish storm (first the thunder)(then the storm)
Torn aside (one life)
In the storm

In a lifetime
In a lifetime
In a lifetime
In a lifetime


Lyrics submitted by perl

In a Lifetime Lyrics as written by Paul Hugh Brennan Ciaran Marion Brennan

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics powered by LyricFind

In A Lifetime song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

8 Comments

sort form View by:
  • +1
    General Comment

    I once read, I forget where, that this song was an impulsive one, inspired by a storm that was raging one night on their way to the recording studio. As a simple celebration of the wild elements of nature it's wonderful to begin with. Yet it can also adapt to various meanings one may want to give it, since it's so full of emotion and energy.

    As an aside, the few quiet bars of music at the very start of this song always remind me of the background music in the movie Labyrinth, which kind of sets the mood for me, and only makes me love it more.

    Heliamphoraon July 14, 2005   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!