Ah! Why. Because The Dazzling Sun
Floating Points Lyrics

Ah! why, because the dazzling sun 
Restored my earth to joy 
Have you departed, every one, 
And left a desert sky? 

All through the night, your glorious eyes 
Were gazing down in mine, 
And with a full heart's thankful sighs 
I blessed that watch divine! 
I was at peace, and drank your beams 
As they were life to me 
And revelled in my changeful dreams 
Like petrel on the sea. 

Thought followed thoughtstar followed star 
Through boundless regions on, 
While one sweet influence, near and far, 
Thrilled through and proved us one. 

Why did the morning rise to break 
So great, so pure a spell, 
And scorch with fire the tranquil cheek 
Where your cool radiance fell? 

Blood-red he rose, and arrow-straight, 
His fierce beams struck my brow 
The soul of Nature sprang elate, 
But mine sank sad and low! 

My lids closed downyet through their veil 
I saw him blazing still 
And bathe in gold the misty dale, 
And flash upon the hill. 

I turned me to the pillow then 
To call back Night, and see 
Your worlds of solemn light, again 
Throb with my heart and me! 

It would not dothe pillow glowed 
And glowed both roof and floor, 
And birds sang loudly in the wood, 
And fresh winds shook the door. 

The curtains waved, the wakened flies 
Were murmuring round my room, 
Imprisoned there, till I should rise 
And give them leave to roam. 

O Stars and Dreams and Gentle Night 
O Night and Stars return! 
And hide me from the hostile light 
That does not warm, but burn 

That drains the blood of suffering men 
Drinks tears, instead of dew: 
Let me sleep through his blinding reign, 
And only wake with you!