Story Behind The Song
The concept for the song (particularly the chorus) is taken, with the deepest respect, from the book of the Bible named Ecclesiates. Supposedly, Ecclesiastes sets forth the meaning of life including advice to "Follow you heart" (probably the best advice a
Song Description
Vanity extols the concepts that many of our trials and tribulations in life are self created as a result of how others see us and our need for ego gratification. While it is important to have a purpose in life, at the same time it is irrelavant. In the en
| Song Length |
2:49 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Restless |
Subject |
Philosophy, Existence |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
VANITY
© Copyright 2005 Dave Kaufman, All right reserved.
Verse 1:
Will it become much clearer?
As you watch them in your mirror
Behind you getting nearer
All is vanity
Verse 2:
And when you look into the pond
Narcissus will respond,
?You can?t be a vagabond?
All is vanity
Chorus Oh vanity, oh vanity all is vanity
Oh vanity, oh vanity all is vanity
Oh vanity, oh vanity all is vanity
And a chase after the wind
(Instrumental break)
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3:
And when you?ve finished up your bout
And all the lights go out
Will you hear above the shout?
All is vanity
Verse 4:
Who?ll be there when you die?
Who?ll sit and watch them cry?
Can you give me no reply?
All is vanity
(Repeat chorus)