Lonely Sky
Burgh Chris de Lyrics
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Is swirling round about my knees,
Trees are crying leaves into the river;
I'm huddled in this french cafe
I never thought I'd see the day,
But winter's here and summer's really over,
Even the birds have packed up and gone,
And my love, she too has gone, she had to fly,
Take care, it's such a lonely sky,
They'll trap your wings my love and hold your flight,
They'll build a cage and steal your only sky,
Fly away, fly to me, fly when the wind is high,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky
The old cathedral lights are low
She and I we'd often go there
To admire and sometimes kneel in prayer;
Lords and ladies lie in stone,
Hand in hand from long ago,
And though their hands are cold they'll love forever,
Even the choir rehearses those songs
For Christmas is not long,
And alone, I sing my song, she had to fly,
Out there it's such a lonely sky,
They'll trap your wings my love and hold your flight,
They'll build a cage and steal your only sky,
Fly away, fly to me, fly when the wind is high,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky,
Fly away, fly to me, and if you need my love,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky
I'll come in with the dawn,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky,
On the wings of the morn,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky,
Above the world we'll be flying,
I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky
And though their hands are cold they'll love forever.
The song "Lonely Sky" by Burgh Chris de is a poignant ode to lost love and the feeling of loneliness that comes with it. The opening lines of the song set the scene in a wintery French town, where the singer is taking refuge in a cafe from the cold north wind. The trees are losing their leaves, and even the birds have flown south for the winter. The singer laments the loss of his love, who has also "flown" away, and the isolation he feels in the lonely sky without her. The chorus repeats the warning that others may try to "trap your wings" and "steal your only sky," emphasizing the importance of holding onto one's own independence and sense of self.
The second verse takes place in an old cathedral, where the singer used to go with his love to admire the beauty of the setting and occasionally pray. The imagery of lords and ladies lying in stone, holding hands from long ago, suggests an enduring love that still resonates in the present. The singer notes that even the choir is rehearsing for Christmas, a time of joy and togetherness, but he is alone and singing his song. The bridge provides a glimpse of hope, as the singer promises to sail beside his love in the lonely sky and come in with the dawn. The final stanza returns to the theme of flying, with the singer and his love soaring above the world together.
Overall, "Lonely Sky" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the sadness and yearning of lost love, while also offering a glimmer of hope that the two lovers will one day be reunited. The use of vivid imagery, such as the swirling La Bise wind and the old cathedral, adds to the poignancy of the lyrics and creates a strong sense of place.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold north wind they call 'La Bise', Is swirling round about my knees, Trees are crying leaves into the river;
The bitter north wind, known as 'La Bise', blows wildly around me, making me shiver. The trees are shedding their leaves, which are carried away by the river.
I'm huddled in this french cafe, I never thought I'd see the day, But winter's here and summer's really over,
I'm seeking refuge in a cozy French cafe, something I never imagined I would do. However, winter has arrived and summer is gone for good.
Even the birds have packed up and gone, They're flying south with their song, And my love, she too has gone, she had to fly,
The birds have flown away, migrating south for the winter, singing as they go. Similarly, my beloved has departed, having to take flight as well.
Take care, it's such a lonely sky, They'll trap your wings my love and hold your flight, They'll build a cage and steal your only sky, Fly away, fly to me, fly when the wind is high, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky
Be careful out there, as the sky can be a lonely and isolating place. Others may try to hold you back and clip your wings, but I encourage you to fly freely, especially when the wind is strong. I'll be by your side, sailing with you.
Lords and ladies lie in stone, Hand in hand from long ago, And though their hands are cold they'll love forever,
In the old cathedral, there are statues of nobility and royalty, forever holding hands in eternal love, even though they are just cold stones now.
Even the choir rehearses those songs, For Christmas is not long, And alone, I sing my song, she had to fly,
Even the choir is preparing for the upcoming Christmas season, which is fast approaching. Meanwhile, I am alone, singing my own song about how my love had to leave.
Out there it's such a lonely sky, They'll trap your wings my love and hold your flight, They'll build a cage and steal your only sky, Fly away, fly to me, fly when the wind is high, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky,
Out in the world, the sky can be an empty and lonely place, where others may try to restrain you and steal your freedom. But I urge you to fly towards me, especially during rough weather, as I'll be right next to you, sailing by your side.
Fly away, fly to me, and if you need my love, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky, I'll come in with the dawn, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky, On the wings of the morn, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky, Above the world we'll be flying, I'm sailing beside you in your lonely sky
Fly away to find me, and I'll always be there to offer my love and support when you need it. I'll come to you with the dawn, soaring on the wings of the morning light. Together, we'll explore and conquer the vast sky, and I'll always be by your side.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS DE BURGH
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@nadineware9874
My husband wooed me with Chris de Burgh's album, Spanish Train and Other Stories... I fell in love with his story telling, grand orchestrics and unforgettable voice... A treasure, truly.
@peppi1974
if you like chris de burgh you should try listing to leonard cohen another music Legend
@russellthompson9271
@@peppi1974But she's talking about how wonderful Chris is, so why change the subject?!
@robertryan2542
Listening here in Ireland 🇮🇪 2022. A classic.
@andywilson9911
Absolutely the most underrated artist this world has ever heard ❤
@elpidachri6567
Trees are crying leaves into the river...real poetry and Chris de Burg gives colors to this picture with his wonderful voice!
@lenny1767
this song takes me back 30 years and i’m only 15 haha.... lovely song
@elizabethgilmour4021
I love Chris de Burgh. I've seen him in concert twice and he's dynamite. This is one of my all time favourites. The voice is exquisite and the song is haunting
@elizabethgilmour4021
One of the most poignant songs of all times. Nothing matches it. Absolutely love it and seeing Chris de Burgh performing this in concert many years ago is something I will never forget.
@maryshannon2209
So beautiful. Bring s you right back to better times.