This song references the Legend of Tir na nOg - the land of eternal youth. The hero risks immortality in paradise for the sake of returning to Ireland/the world that he loves and longs for. ('How can we not be attached?') This is also about about soul mates meeting again after being reincarnated and, more importantly, actually recognizing each other. That in itself is the essence of "eternal youth" - the recognition of a greater reality. Imagine remembering your past lives and the perspective that would bring. You don't have to have an eastern/buddhist view to appreciate the love and longing and romance in this song which is, for me, one of Van's masterpieces. A song from the soundtrack of my life.
This song references the Legend of Tir na nOg - the land of eternal youth. The hero risks immortality in paradise for the sake of returning to Ireland/the world that he loves and longs for. ('How can we not be attached?') This is also about about soul mates meeting again after being reincarnated and, more importantly, actually recognizing each other. That in itself is the essence of "eternal youth" - the recognition of a greater reality. Imagine remembering your past lives and the perspective that would bring. You don't have to have an eastern/buddhist view to appreciate the love and longing and romance in this song which is, for me, one of Van's masterpieces. A song from the soundtrack of my life.
@raylward Beautifully expressed - thanks! See you in Tir na nOg!
@raylward Beautifully expressed - thanks! See you in Tir na nOg!