Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico near the banks of the Rio Grande. He started learning piano at eight years of age. Through his father's work with the United States Department of State, he also spent time in Ecuador and Barbados. It is from his heritage and classical training at The University of New Mexico where Ortega derives his sound, embracing country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world, modern folk, and rustic hymnody. Fernando Ortega currently leads worship at Christ the King Anglican Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
His album Storm reached No. 197 on the Billboard 200 in 2002, and Christmas Songs reached No. 36 on the Billboard Christmas Album Chart in 2009.
Lonely Road
Fernando Ortega Lyrics
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From the western sky.
House lights flicker on
As I travel by.
On this lonely road
I am far from my lover.
Oh, my lover's eyes,
Like the changing tides
In Half Moon bay.
And she fills my heart
Like the wind in an open sail.
Chorus:
She's my song in the evening,
A clear voice that calms me in the dark.
Let this lonely road take me home
To my lover.
There's a chill tonight
The lady here lies down,
While the crickets call
Outside my hotel room.
By firelight
She is waiting for me.
She's my song in the evening,
A clear voice that calms me in the dark.
And I belong there beside her
Where the waves break
Blue beneath the stars.
Let this lonely road take me home
To my lover. (2x)
The song Lonely Road by Fernando Ortega is a poignant expression of the feeling of yearning for a loved one. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer traveling on a lonely road, far from his lover. As he travels, he reminisces about his lover's blue and grey eyes, which he compares to the changing tides in Half Moon Bay, and how she fills his heart like the wind in an open sail. The imagery used in the lyrics is beautiful and evocative, evoking a sense of longing and desire.
In the chorus, the singer expresses how his lover is like a song in the evening, a clear voice that calms him in the dark. He wishes that the lonely road he is traveling on will take him back to his lover. The second verse talks about a chill night, and how the singer's lover is waiting for him by the firelight in their hotel room. The crickets call outside, but the singer doesn't hear them. He only longs to be with his lover where the waves break blue beneath the stars.
Lonely Road is a beautiful and emotive song that captures the essence of what it means to miss and yearn for someone. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and desire, and the beautiful imagery paints a vivid picture of the singer's emotions. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can be both uplifting and challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the sun has fallen
The sun has set and darkness has taken over.
From the western sky.
The sun has set in the west.
House lights flicker on
As darkness falls, lights in houses turn on.
As I travel by.
As I pass by those houses.
On this lonely road
I am traveling on a road without any company.
I am far from my lover.
I'm separated from my lover and feeling lonely.
Oh, my lover's eyes,
My lover has beautiful eyes.
They are blue and grey,
Her eyes are a mix of blue and grey colors.
Like the changing tides
Her eyes are similar to tides, as they change in colors.
In Half Moon bay.
Half Moon Bay is a place that's associated with tides.
And she fills my heart
My lover makes my heart feel complete and happy.
Like the wind in an open sail.
She gives me a sense of purpose and direction in life.
Chorus:
This is the start of the chorus section of the song.
She's my song in the evening,
My lover is like a beautiful song I listen to at night.
A clear voice that calms me in the dark.
Her voice is soothing and helps me relax even in the darkest of times.
Let this lonely road take me home
I hope this road leads me back to my lover's arms.
To my lover.
I want to be with my lover again.
There's a chill tonight
The weather is cool and chilly.
The lady here lies down,
A woman is sleeping nearby.
While the crickets call
Crickets are making noise outside.
Outside my hotel room.
I am staying in a hotel room and can hear the sounds outside.
By firelight
There's a fire nearby and its light is illuminating the woman's face.
She is waiting for me.
My lover is patiently waiting for me to come back to her.
And I belong there beside her
I feel like I am meant to be by her side.
Where the waves break
I would love to be with my lover by the ocean, where waves break.
Blue beneath the stars.
Under the stars, the ocean looks blue and beautiful.
Let this lonely road take me home
This line is repeated from the chorus to emphasize the hope of finding my way back to my lover.
To my lover. (2x)
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus to convey the message of longing and separation from my lover.
Writer(s): Fernando Ortega Copyright: Word Music LLC, Dejamesolo Music
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Janice Bultman Bogott
on Into Your Presence
Is there anywhere I can get the sheet music for piano for this song? I just love it!!