Castles And Dreams
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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But what a sad song to sing
Turned her back on all that she knew
In the hopes of a golden ring
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
Fade with the morning light
Such a sad story
That time loves to tell
Copper coins shine for the sun
From the floor of the wishing well
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
It always seems those castles and dreams
Fade with the morning light
So the jewel of jeopardy
Shines with each dangerous step
So unsure of what we've become
What we have and what we have left
The lyrics to Blackmore's Night's song Castles And Dreams paint a picture of a woman, a solitaire with a song in her heart, hoping for a better life but left with a sad song to sing. She leaves everything she knows in search of a golden ring, but as time goes by, her dreams fade away like castles in the morning light. The imagery of dark nights and falling stars reflects the hopelessness and despair she experiences as she realizes her dreams may never come true. The song also speaks to the universal theme of time and how it tells a sad story; the copper coins that shine in the sun from the floor of the wishing well also suggest that even hope can turn to melancholy.
As the lyrics progress, the song becomes more introspective. The jewel of jeopardy symbolizes the danger that comes with taking risks, uncertain of what the future holds. It is a reminder that what we have and what we have left is not always certain. The lyrics provide a thoughtful reflection on the danger and unpredictability of life, and the risks people take in pursuit of their dreams.
Overall, Castles And Dreams is a melancholic reflection on hope, loss, and the challenges we face while chasing our dreams. The song's vivid imagery, thoughtful lyrics, and haunting melody make it a standout track in Blackmore's Night's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Solitaire with a song in her heart
A woman who is a lone wolf and carries a tune in her soul
But what a sad song to sing
Even though she is happy with herself, she is still very sorrowful inside
Turned her back on all that she knew
She abandoned everything she was familiar with
In the hopes of a golden ring
In exchange for the prospect of a valuable treasure
And the rains come down
It starts to pour with rain
And the stars fell from the sky
And the stars descended from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
Oh, how dull is that night
It always seems those castles and dreams
It often appears that our aspirations and desires
Fade with the morning light
Disappear along with the sunrise
Such a sad story
It's a melancholy tale
That time loves to tell
That history enjoys sharing
Copper coins shine for the sun
The sun gives a brilliant shine to the copper coins
From the floor of the wishing well
From the bottom of a well, where people throw coins in hopes of making a wish come true.
So the jewel of jeopardy
Therefore the valuable item that is in danger
Shines with each dangerous step
Glistens with each perilous footfall
So unsure of what we've become
Thus we are uncertain of what we have evolved into
What we have and what we have left
What possessions we still have and what resources are left
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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Ai
Solitaire with a song in her heart
But what a sad song to sing
Turned her back on all that she knew
In the hopes of a golden ring
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
It always seems those castles and dreams
Fade with the morning light
Such a sad story
That time loves to tell
Copper coins shine for the sun
From the floor of the wishing well
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
It always seems those castles and dreams
Fade with the morning light
So the jewel of jeopardy
Shines with each dangerous step
So unsure of what we've become
What we have and what we have left
Campânula
Que adorável! Melhor banda do mundo!
jj danwcer
Una preciosa canción que nos habla de ESPADAS Y ROSAS. Un beso a todos y mis respetos al grupo y a sus seguidores
Dan Kingery
listened to a lot of songs off all of their albums not one bad one just goes to show blackmores ability for creativity leaves the mind for whats next rock on.
Ai
Solitaire with a song in her heart
But what a sad song to sing
Turned her back on all that she knew
In the hopes of a golden ring
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
It always seems those castles and dreams
Fade with the morning light
Such a sad story
That time loves to tell
Copper coins shine for the sun
From the floor of the wishing well
And the rains come down
And the stars fell from the sky
Oh, how dark the night
It always seems those castles and dreams
Fade with the morning light
So the jewel of jeopardy
Shines with each dangerous step
So unsure of what we've become
What we have and what we have left
Jenna Soulight
When i was a child my parents were running a disco in our town. I was allowed there during off hours, when they both had work to do in there, or when there was no one avalible who could watch over me. I remember they had a music box that had an old pc inside, which the songs were playing on. I loved this song the most, I didn't understand anything they were singing at the time (my native language is hungarian) but the title stuck with me because my father translated it for me, and as a typical little girl i was fascinated with it. I'm glad i found it again.
Simphonyh Man
My favorite one!!!... along with Wish You Were Here :)
Душан Радин
I heard this first in Highlander:Raven.I love it.
Iram Santos
So beautiful
Danilo arantes
ayahuasca and black mores night wonderful...
Henrik Fairfield
It remembers Sansa Stark!!