Vernisāža

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of quiet acceptance and the cyclical nature of life, set against a specific, evocative scene. The opening lines establish a tone of resigned contentment, repeatedly stating "Labi ka tā, labi vien ir tā" (It's good that it's like this, it's good that it is). This refrain suggests a surrender to fate and the inherent changes of the world, acknowledging that "Kas bijis bijis, pagājis, tik daudz kas vēl nav noticis" (What has been is past, so much has yet to happen) and "nekas uz vietas nepaliek" (nothing stays in place). The second verse shifts to a concrete setting: sunset over Vērmanes Garden, with the sound of a piano and red wine being poured at a vernissage. This scene is imbued with a sense of nostalgia and enduring love, as two lovers walk, their hearts beating as fast as they did fifty years ago. The juxtaposition of the fleeting sunset and the enduring love highlights the passage of time and the constants within it. The final verse contemplates the balance of what people have and lack, suggesting that "Kas vienam nav, tas citam ir" (What one doesn't have, another does). The lyrics propose that this difference can be a source of unity, as those who lack something will eventually have it. This idea extends to emotional states, acknowledging that sadness and tears are natural, and importantly, that there is a place for both sorrow and laughter, reinforcing the theme of acceptance and the full spectrum of human experience.