Born in London to a Greek father and Scottish-French mother, Murdoch was raised in Greece (just outside of Athens) until he was ten and then moved to Scotland with his family. He attended university in the United States (in North Carolina). He currently lives between New York and a small house on the remote west coast of Scotland where he spends his days writing and working on a small wooden sailing boat.
Murdoch's early recordings were self-released on his own Zero Summer Records. Four Songs (2002) was a four song EP released on the site CD Baby where it was, for a time, the site's all-time number-one selling record. Time Without Consequence, a traditional eleven song record, was released in 2006. It was one of the most licensed albums of the decade, receiving placements on dozens of films and television shows. A number of new songs are previewed in the 2009 movie Away We Go, a film created by director Sam Mendes and written by husband-and-wife team of Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The soundtrack featured nine of his songs in total..
Murdoch released his third recording, Towards the Sun (2009), exclusively through his website as a limited edition CD in a hand-numbered sleeve. The album was officially released on March 8th 2011.
In June 2012, Murdoch's song "All My Days" was used to promote the BBC's advert campaign for the following Summer's BBC iPlayer features. In September and October 2012, "All My Days" was featured in the U.S. in a television commercial for Sprint wireless.
Orange Sky
Alexi Murdoch Lyrics
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I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes, I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother standing by
With my brother standing by
I said Brother, you know you know
Brother, you know it is, you know it is
Such a long road we've been walking on
And I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my sister standing by
With my sister standing by
I said Sister, here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love
But sister you know I'm so weary
And you know sister
My heart's been broken
Sometimes, sometimes
My mind is too strong to carry on
Too strong to carry on
When I am alone
When I've thrown off the weight of this crazy stone
When I've lost all care for the things I own
That's when I miss you, that's when I miss you, that's when I miss you
You who are my home
You who are my home
And here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love
Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes, I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by
The song Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch is a poignant and introspective piece that expresses the singer's yearning for a place to belong, a place to call home. The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer describes a dream where he was standing under an orange sky. He is not alone in this dream, as his brother and sister are also present. The singer's relationship with his siblings is a recurring theme throughout the song and serves as a source of comfort for him.
The singer acknowledges that life is difficult and that the journey can be long and arduous. He seeks solace in the company of his brother and sister, as they navigate life together. They are his pillars of support, and he finds the strength to carry on with their help. The line "In your love, my salvation lies" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of love and human connection.
The last verse is particularly poignant, as the singer describes a time when he is alone and feeling lost. It is in these moments that he misses his brother and sister, who are his home. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the chorus repeated one last time, providing a sense of closure.
Overall, the song Orange Sky is a powerful and emotional expression of the human need for love and connection. It is a reminder that we all need a place to call home, and that we are stronger together than we are alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I had a dream
I had a dream that I am going to share with my brother and sister.
I stood beneath an orange sky
In my dream, I was standing under a beautiful orange-colored sky.
Yes, I had a dream
I am emphasizing the importance of this dream and its meaning.
With my brother standing by
In my dream, my brother was with me.
Brother, you know it is, you know it is
I acknowledge that my brother has been on a long journey with me.
Such a long road we've been walking on
We have been on a difficult journey together for a long time.
With my sister standing by
In my dream, my sister was also there with me.
I said Sister, here is what I know now
I am going to share something important with my sister.
Goes like this, In your love, my salvation lies
I have realized that my sister's love is what gives me hope and saves me.
But sister you know I'm so weary
I admit that I am tired and worn out.
And you know sister, my heart's been broken
I share with my sister that my heart has been broken.
Sometimes, sometimes, my mind is too strong to carry on
At times, my thoughts and worries become too overwhelming.
When I am alone, when I've thrown off the weight of this crazy stone
When I am by myself and have let go of all my burdens.
When I've lost all care for the things I own
When I stop caring about material possessions.
That's when I miss you, that's when I miss you, that's when I miss you
That's when I long for my sister's love and comfort.
You who are my home
My sister is my comfort and safe place.
And here is what I know now, Goes like this
I want to share an important realization with my siblings.
In your love, my salvation lies
I understand that their love is what gives me hope in difficult times.
With my brother and my sister standing by
I want my brother and sister to be there for me and support me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXI MURDOCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Orange Sky"
Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother standing by
With my brother standing by
I said, "Brother, you know you know
It's a long road we've been walking on
Brother, you know it is you know it is
Such a long road we've been walking on."
And I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my sister standing by
With my sister standing by
I said, "Sister, here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this..
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love."
"But sister you know I'm so weary
And you know, sister
My heart's been broken
Sometimes, sometimes
My mind is too strong to carry on
Too strong to carry on"
"When I am alone
When I've thrown off the weight of this crazy stone
When I've lost all care for the things I own
That's when I miss you, that's when I miss you, that's when I miss you
You who are my home
You who are my home
And here is what I know now
Here is what I know now
Goes like this..
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, my salvation lies
In your love, in your love, in your love"
Well I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
Yes I had a dream
I stood beneath an orange sky
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by
With my brother and my sister standing by. Enjoy Folks ! :)
@HaloBagoes
Lagu "Orange Sky" yang ditulis dan dinyanyikan oleh Alexi Murdoch adalah lagu yang penuh dengan makna dan pesan tentang arti hidup dan keberadaan manusia di dunia ini.
Dalam lagu ini, Alexi Murdoch menggambarkan pengalaman seseorang yang merasa kehilangan arah hidup dan merenungkan arti hidup mereka. Ia menyanyikan tentang keindahan alam dan keberadaan manusia di dunia ini, dan mengajak pendengar untuk melihat keindahan yang ada di sekitar kita dan merenungkan apa arti hidup sebenarnya.
Dalam lirik lagu seperti "As I walk along this road, the rain falls hard on me" dan "I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky, with my brother standing by" terdapat makna yang mendalam tentang bagaimana hidup kita penuh dengan tantangan dan kegagalan, namun kita harus tetap bersyukur atas keberadaan kita dan mencari arti hidup yang sebenarnya.
Lagu ini juga menunjukkan betapa pentingnya menjalin hubungan yang erat dengan orang yang kita sayangi dan merasakan kebersamaan, yang tercermin pada lirik "With my brother standing by". Alexi Murdoch memperlihatkan betapa pentingnya memiliki orang yang dekat dengan kita untuk menemani dan mendukung kita dalam menjalani hidup.
Secara keseluruhan, "Orange Sky" adalah sebuah lagu yang penuh dengan makna dan pesan yang mendalam tentang arti hidup dan keberadaan manusia di dunia ini, dan mengajak kita untuk merenungkan makna hidup kita dan menghargai keindahan yang ada di sekitar kita.
@thecrowrains
Mr. Murdoch, your voice rings true! It's relieving to hear blues, folk, etc still exist in 2024. Hearing your voice harkens to an era of Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, and other forgotten greats of yester-decades. Peace. Eric
@kevinmoyer6224
I just now found this in 2021. One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time. Made a grown man cry like a baby.
@lesliebean4594
I’m right here with you in 2021. Amazon music played it the other night. I happened to look up and notice my 9 month old smiling sweetly at me with the lyrics “my salvation lies in your love” playing simultaneously. My heart filled up with tears that fell from my eyes. Love this song so much!
@matties3538
That's because this artist gives all glory to God
@RestWithin
@@matties3538 does he?
@kp4185
I know I’m late to this conversation but if you love this song then you MUST watch Away We Go.
@kevinmoyer6224
@kp4185 if you're talking about the movie, that's exactly how I found this artist. Cheers 🍻
@mauriciomanino
This song..... this song is pure emotion man... pure and beautiful nostalgia and melancoly.
@RestWithin
Melancholy. The warmth of the heart manifest in tears of love.
@iancrossan9210
Lost one of my closest friends a year ago, he loved this song, played at his daughters wedding as she came up the aisle, now it encompasses my most potent memories of him. Beautiful song enlivening precious moments. Thanks Alexi, I am indebted.