Currently, he is general music director of La Scala in Milan, the Berlin State Opera, and the Staatskapelle Berlin; he previously served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre de Paris.
Azure
Daniel Barenboim Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
In an Azure mood,
Stardust gleamin'
Thru my solitude:
Here in my seclusion,
You're a blue illusion
While I'm in this Azure interlude.
I'm not wanted I'm so all alone;
By the dreams I own;
But, though Im tormented
I must be contented
Driftin' Dreamin'
In an Azure mood!
Driftin' Dreamin'
In an Azure mood,
Star dust gleamin'
Thru my solitude:
Here in my seclusion,
You're a blue illusion
While I'm in this Azure interlude!
The lyrics of Daniel Barenboim's song Azure convey a sense of loneliness and solace as the singer finds comfort in the color blue. The opening lines suggest that the mood is dreamy and contemplative, and the singer is seemingly lost in thought, escaping reality for a moment. The stanza then goes on to describe the presence of stardust gleaming through the loneliness, perhaps highlighting the beauty that can be found in isolation. The second stanza reinforces the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation, insisting that they are "not wanted" and "haunted" by their own dreams. Yet, despite the torment, the singer finds contentment in their drifting and dreaming, finding solace in their Azure interlude.
The use of color is important in this song. Blue is often associated with melancholy and sadness but can also evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility. The color seems to represent a state of mind in which the singer can find comfort and escape from the world around them. Additionally, the use of stardust imagery conjures a sense of magic and wonder, emphasizing the importance of finding beauty in even the most solitary moments.
Overall, Barenboim's Azure is a poignant song that speaks to the human need for connection and escapism. It suggests that even in the depths of loneliness, solace can be found in the quiet moments of contemplation and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Driftin' Dreamin'
I'm aimlessly wandering in thought
In an Azure mood,
I'm feeling calm and peaceful, like the blue sky
Stardust gleamin'
My mind is full of beautiful and magical thoughts
Thru my solitude:
I am alone with my thoughts and feelings
Here in my seclusion,
I am hidden away from others, but with my thoughts and feelings
You're a blue illusion
You, the person I'm thinking of, are just a fantasy in my mind
While I'm in this Azure interlude.
I am lost in my peaceful thoughts and feelings
I'm not wanted I'm so all alone;
I feel unwanted and completely isolated
Always haunted
I'm constantly reminded of my past experiences and regrets
By the dreams I own;
My thoughts are filled with dreams that may or may not come true
But, though Im tormented
Despite being tortured by my thoughts and feelings
I must be contented
I must find peace and acceptance in my current state
Driftin' Dreamin'
I'm still aimlessly wandering in thought
In an Azure mood!
I'm still feeling calm and peaceful, like the blue sky
Star dust gleamin'
My mind is still full of beautiful and magical thoughts
Thru my solitude:
I am still alone with my thoughts and feelings
Here in my seclusion,
I am still hidden away from others, but with my thoughts and feelings
You're a blue illusion
You, the person I'm thinking of, are still just a fantasy in my mind
While I'm in this Azure interlude!
I am still lost in my peaceful thoughts and feelings
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind