Sake of Song
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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Her halo surely heaven sent
Watching from above should the bells forget to ring
And we but lonely travelers
Following a ray of light
All become the same when we begin to sing
Round and round we all go
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever fly without the fear of falling?
Does the nightbird cease just because its dawn?
Could a candle burn with any less resilience?
Should we never love for the fear that it may fade?
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever be just for the sake of being?
Could a melody ever be wrong?
Could you ever sing just for the sake of singing?
Set your spirit free for the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
In "Sake of Song," Blackmore's Night highlights the universality of music and the magic it can bring to people from all walks of life. The opening lines of the song liken the moon to an angel, suggesting that it is watching over people as they make their way through life. The idea of the moon as a watchful presence is echoed in the next line, where the singer speaks of following a ray of light. This light represents hope and guidance in the darkness, much like the moon provides light in the night sky.
The chorus speaks of a gathering of people, all united by the power of music. They move in circles, showing that they have come from different places and experiences, but ultimately they all converge on this one beautiful thing: the song. It is their common ground, a source of solace and joy, where they can forget their troubles and differences. The singer asks, "Could you ever sing just for the sake of singing?", encouraging listeners to free their spirits and let their voices soar. The song encourages listeners to embrace music for what it is - an expression of the human soul that is essential to our very being.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is an angel
The moon is an ethereal being and just like an angel, she illuminates our world and guides us.
Her halo surely heaven sent
Her light is so pure and brilliant that it must come from a divine power.
Watching from above should the bells forget to ring
She watches over us, and if we forget our duties, she reminds us with her glorious light.
And we but lonely travelers
We are just wanderers in this vast universe, seeking for a purpose and a direction.
Following a ray of light
We follow whatever gives us hope and leads us to a brighter future.
All become the same when we begin to sing
We become one in our mutual love for music, and our voices blend and harmonize into a beautiful chorus.
Could you ever fly without the fear of falling?
Do we have the courage to pursue our dreams even when we face the possibility of failure or disappointment?
Does the nightbird cease just because its dawn?
Does a bird stop singing just because of a change in circumstance? We should keep doing what we love even when things change.
Could a candle burn with any less resilience?
Should we not keep our inner flame of passion burning strong, even when we face obstacles and hardships?
Should we never love for the fear that it may fade?
Should we deny ourselves the possibility of love, just because it may not last forever?
Could you ever be just for the sake of being?
Do we have the capacity to exist purely for the sake of our own existence, without any ulterior motives or goals?
Could a melody ever be wrong?
Just like how a melody can never be truly 'wrong', we should allow ourselves the freedom to express and create without fear of judgement or failure.
Could you ever sing just for the sake of singing?
Can we lose ourselves in the pure joy of singing without worrying about our performance or audience?
Set your spirit free for the sake of the song
Let go of your inhibitions and allow your spirit to soar through the power of music.
Heaven meets on the earth
When we are united in the beauty of music, it feels like a little bit of heaven has descended on earth.
For the sake of the song
Ultimately, all of our struggles and achievements in music are worth it, because of the remarkable way that it brings us all together.
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joicaliuc Iris
The moon must be an angel, her halo surely heaven sent
Watching from above should the bells forget to ring
And we but lonely travelers, following a ray of light
All become the same when we begin to sing
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever fly without the fear of falling?
Does the night bird cease just because it's dawn?
Could a candle burn with any less resilience?
Should we never love for the fear that it may fade?
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever be just for the sake of being?
Could a melody ever be wrong?
Could you ever sing just for the sake of singing?
Set your spirit free for the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Charles Goodson
I've got say, since I found this group, I have been enjoying their music. I am so thankful that my friend turn me onto them.
Joicaliuc Iris
The moon must be an angel, her halo surely heaven sent
Watching from above should the bells forget to ring
And we but lonely travelers, following a ray of light
All become the same when we begin to sing
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever fly without the fear of falling?
Does the night bird cease just because it's dawn?
Could a candle burn with any less resilience?
Should we never love for the fear that it may fade?
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Could you ever be just for the sake of being?
Could a melody ever be wrong?
Could you ever sing just for the sake of singing?
Set your spirit free for the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
Round and round we all go
Where we stop nobody knows
Heaven meets on the earth
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
For the sake of the song
Ed Perry- Tightrope
The most amazing band- ever....
Dávid Szijj
She has such a good voice
pyromaniacdemon
I love this song! It's so catchy!
Elena Glow
Awesome version and great video!! Thank you.
Zeph
This is such a lovely video and song :)
Picturamadojo
I love this song. :)
Lữ Hân Phi Lục
so joyful it is!
Pálma Szücs
I love it! :D