Midnight Sun
Asia Lyrics
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From the horizon to infinity
Static forces down the line
Connecting voices talking rhymes
Can't decode nor can define
The signal's perfect indicates a sign
Guiding light
Take the eye
Go skimming
Across the sky
As far as the eye could see
Communications were all down
Connecting voices in the air
New formations moving sound
Then came what I could not explain
I felt a hand turned around and saw a face
The lyrics of Asia's song "Midnight Sun" describe a mysterious and captivating phenomenon in the sky that is witnessed by the singer. The first two lines set the scene, painting a picture of vastness and infinity. The use of the words "static forces" and "connecting voices" suggest a sense of mystery, as if we are observing some kind of cosmic communication. The line "Can't decode nor can define" reflects the singer's frustration at not being able to fully understand what they are witnessing, yet they are still able to recognise it as a significant event.
The chorus brings in the idea of the "Midnight Sun" as a guiding light, and the suggestion that the strange phenomenon is leading the observer on a journey or adventure. The use of the phrase "skimming across the sky" gives a sense of movement and excitement, as if the singer is being pulled along by this strange force.
The second verse adds to the mystery, as the singer describes how all communication appears to have been lost, yet "connecting voices" are still heard in the air, suggesting that something is still happening. The final line adds a further twist, as the singer sees a face, hinting at the possibility of an encounter with something or someone otherworldly.
Overall, the lyrics of "Midnight Sun" use vivid imagery to create a sense of wonder and intrigue, and leave the listener with a sense of mystery and the desire to explore what lies beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
As far as the eye could see
The singer's view extends to an indefinite distance
From the horizon to infinity
The view extends from the far horizon to an infinite distance
Static forces down the line
Radio or other signals are being transmitted along a line, possibly with interference
Connecting voices talking rhymes
Voices are being transmitted through the signals, possibly in a poetic or rhythmic manner
Can't decode nor can define
The signals are unintelligible and cannot be understood
The signal's perfect indicates a sign
Despite being unintelligible, the signals are being transmitted clearly and possibly indicating a message
Midnight sun
The bright sun that shines in the night
Guiding light
A source of illumination that leads the way
Take the eye
Focus on and pay attention to
Go skimming
Move or glide lightly and quickly, possibly through the sky
Across the sky
In the expanse of the atmosphere above
Communications were all down
Unable to receive or transmit messages through typical channels
Connecting voices in the air
Voices or messages are being transmitted without the use of physical lines or wires
New formations moving sound
New methods of transmitting messages or sounds are being used
Then came what I could not explain
Something unexpected happened that the singer cannot describe
I felt a hand turned around and saw a face
The artist senses a physical interaction and sees someone or something they cannot identify
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFFREY DOWNES, JOHN WETTON
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