For A Million
Alphaville · First Harvest (Usa) [1992]
Under an alien sun
Along the dunes with you
I kiss you in the sand
We give so that we live
Beside the sleepy snakes
They dream of you and me
When will they ever end
For a million years they dream, for a million years they dream
And the fog conceals and hides and eats our souls
Before they open up their eyes again
How far we'll be, remember me
Won't stop loving you
Although it seems to be
Our time is running out
I'm leaving you behind
No matter what they say
We'd never meet again
Our love is bigger than our lives
For a million years they dream, for a million years they dream
And the fog conceals and hides and eats our souls
Before they open up their eyes again
How far we'll be, how far we'll be
And we know that yesterday
The moon was brown
And that today it is black
And that tomorrow it is red
And we know that when we go to the sun
The moon comes along, hello, there
And the cows in the pasture graze
And we know that we know what we know, is it truth?
For A Million
Alphaville's 'For A Million' stands as a notable song in the German synth-pop group's extensive discography. Released on the 1992 album First Harvest (Usa), the track captures the band's signature atmospheric sound, blending melancholic melodies with driving electronic rhythms. While the group achieved massive international success in the 1980s with hits like 'Forever Young,' this later recording demonstrates their continued evolution within the genre. The song reflects the polished production values characteristic of their work during this period, maintaining the emotional depth that defined their earlier recordings. As part of a catalogue that includes other significant releases such as The Breathtaking Blue, 'For A Million' offers listeners a glimpse into the band's enduring ability to craft evocative pop music that resonates across decades.