Second Movement
Deep Purple / Orchestra Of The Light Music Society Malcolm Arnold Lyrics
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How can I hear when you speak so silently?
More than enough is never too much
Hold out a hand I'm so out of touch
Do unto me as your heart would have you do
Words in my head can I get the message through?
Sword in my hand can cut through the wood
What shall I do when they stand smiling at me?
Look at the floor and be oh, so cool
Oh, so cool?
How shall I know when to start singing my song?
What shall I do if they all go wrong?
What shall I do?
What shall I do when they stand laughing at me?
Walk through the door and be oh so cool?
How shall I know when to stop singing my song?
What shall I do when it all goes wrong?
The lyrics of Second Movement- Andante are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about feeling lost and disconnected from the world around. The opening lines, "How can I see when the light is gone out? How can I hear when you speak so silently?" suggest a sense of confusion and disorientation. The singer seems to be struggling to find meaning and clarity in their surroundings, and they feel isolated and cut off from others.
The chorus, "Do unto me as your heart would have you do, Words in my head can I get the message through?" seems to be a plea for connection and understanding. The singer is reaching out to others, hoping to find a way to communicate and connect. They want to be seen and heard for who they are, and not feel so out of touch with the world around them.
The song is full of questions and uncertainty. Lines like "What shall I do when they stand smiling at me? Look at the floor and be oh, so cool" suggest social anxiety and insecurity. The singer feels like an outsider and doesn't know how to fit in. The repeated refrain of "What shall I do?" highlights their sense of helplessness and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I see when the light is gone out?
How can I perceive the truth, when everything around me is obscured by darkness?
How can I hear when you speak so silently?
How can I hear your true feelings and intentions when you speak softly and vaguely?
More than enough is never too much
Having abundance and excess is not a negative thing, but rather something to be appreciated.
Hold out a hand I'm so out of touch
I am feeling disconnected and in need of help and support, so please reach out to me.
Do unto me as your heart would have you do
Treat me with the same kindness and compassion that you would want for yourself.
Words in my head can I get the message through?
I am struggling to express myself effectively and wondering if my words will be understood.
Sword in my hand can cut through the wood
With the right tools and skills, I can overcome obstacles and make progress.
Peace in my heart can soften the mood
When I am at peace with myself and the world, it can have a calming effect and improve the atmosphere.
What shall I do when they stand smiling at me?
When faced with insincerity and fake positivity, how should I react or respond?
Look at the floor and be oh, so cool
Perhaps it is best to remain detached and unemotional in such situations, and not let their false compliments affect me.
How shall I know when to start singing my song?
When is the right time to pursue my passions and share my talents with the world?
What shall I do if they all go wrong?
What can I do to handle setbacks or obstacles that may arise along the way?
What shall I do when they stand laughing at me?
How can I respond to ridicule and mockery from others, who don't understand or appreciate my art?
Walk through the door and be oh so cool?
Perhaps it is best to have confidence and grace under fire, and not let their laughter or negativity affect me.
How shall I know when to stop singing my song?
When is it time to move on from a project or pursuit, and focus on something new?
What shall I do when it all goes wrong?
How can I handle failure or disappointment, and learn from my mistakes instead of giving up?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN GILLAN, JON LORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rosa Vetrov
The most beautiful voice in whole world!
blue484
😍💓
ольга к.
Фантастика!!! 👍💜💜💜
Jose Eudes Baima Bezerra
Deep Purple could go on as a progressive band...
marusayt 89
Голос ангела!
serenity2000
Ian said he didn’t remember this performance because he was too drunk, I think he was so brilliant that he could sing that way even unconscious 😳👏👏
Jose Eudes Baima Bezerra
Fantastic vídeo!
Hubert Allusson
Very nice montage ! Gemini Suite by Deep Purple needed to be on Youtube !
Jan-yngve Bohlin
@Vincent Budd Later in the 70´s Gemini Suite was filmed.. I saw it on TV... Tony Ashton and Yvonne Elliman was on stage,too.. From Royal Festival Hall..I don´t remember what year it was.. some says that it was 1973..
Hubert Allusson
@Vincent Budd I know