Enchantment Passing Through by Elton John

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Enchantment Passing Through

Elton John

Enchantment Passing Through

Song byElton John

in AlbumEmpty Sky

Lyrics by Tim Rice

A few more days and we'll be home in glory

Already they'll be getting out the flags

With Memphis high ??? dormitory

For me, I only see a lot of snags

The prospect above all I find distressful

Is having to give up the soldier's life

If anything I'm rather too successful

They made me hand my sword in for a wife

For just because I've triumphed as a slaver

Brought booty back to Egypt by the ton

Of this and every month, I'm now the flavor

And scheduled to do things I've never done

And why should I tell you this, a stranger I just met

A woman who in hours from now I'll certainly forget

Anonymous and undemanding

Enchantment passing through

My secrets and my confidence are safe enough with you

My days out on the field are all but ended

They'll put me out to grass which means the throne

Bedecked and bejeweled alongside my intended

I feel as though my heart is set in stone

But maybe I am being far too gloomy

Yes, maybe I'll make waves in pastures new

Find government and politics come to me

As naturally as I now talk to you

For just because I've triumphed as a slaver

Brought booty back to Egypt by the ton

Of this and every month, I'm now the flavor

And scheduled to do things I've never done

And why should I tell you this, a stranger I just met

A woman who in hours from now I'll certainly forget

Anonymous and undemanding

Enchantment passing through

My secret lack of confidence is safe enough with you

Why should I tell you this, a stranger I just met

A woman who in hours from now I'll certainly forget

Anonymous and undemanding

Enchantment passing through

My secret lack of confidence is safe enough with you

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Enchantment Passing Through by Elton John explores themes of fleeting beauty, transient experiences, and the impermanence of life. This reflective song sees Elton John meditating on moments that are brief yet impactful, much like enchantments that pass through our lives. Key themes include the transitory nature of joy and longing, the beautiful yet ephemeral moments we experience, and the introspective realization that nothing lasts forever. Particularly poignant moments in the song involve reflections on how these transient enchantments shape our worldviews and emotional landscapes.