Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five
Paul McCartney
A Timeless Love in 'Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five'
Paul McCartney's 'Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five' from the album 'Band on the Run' is a song that encapsulates the feeling of being deeply in love and the contentment that comes with finding 'the one'. The lyrics convey a sense of exclusivity and satisfaction in the relationship that McCartney is singing about. The repeated line 'no one ever left alive in 1985 will ever do' suggests that no one else could ever replace the love he has, as if the bond is so strong that it transcends time and other potential relationships.
The song also reflects a sense of predestination and the fulfillment of a prophecy, as mentioned in the lines 'my mama said the time will come when I will find myself in love with you'. This gives the song a feeling of inevitability about the love he's found, as if it was always meant to be. The joyous and upbeat nature of the song, with its catchy melody and rhythm, mirrors the elation and satisfaction one feels when in love.
Lastly, the reference to 'Band on the run' at the end of the song ties back to the album's title track, creating a thematic continuity. It could symbolize the freedom and escape he feels in his love, as if they are both running together, away from the rest of the world and its constraints. The song is a celebration of love's triumph over all, a theme that is timeless and universal.