Incantations
G.A.N.G. (Mike Oldfield) Lyrics
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Looh - ooh - naa
Looh - she - naa
(repeat chorus 18 times)
Looh - naa
Looh - ooh - naa
(repeat chorus)
Dah - yaa - naa
Looh
Looh - she - naa
Looh - naa
Incantations part 2
(repeat chorus 3 times)
Looh - naa
(repeat chorus 3 times)
Looh - naa
Looh - naa
(repeat chorus)
Dah - yaa - naa
Looh - naa
Looh - she - naa
Looh - naeh
The lyrics of "Incantations" by Mike Oldfield are not traditional lyrics but are rather a collection of phonetic sounds that come together to create a unique and mesmerizing listening experience. The repetition of the chorus with its varying rhythms and intonations creates an almost hypnotic effect. The chanting-like nature of the sounds gives rise to a feeling of being transported to a different world. The sheer repetition of certain sounds, like the "Looh-naa" or "Looh-she-naa" in the chorus, emphasises the integral nature of these sounds in the song.
The song's title, Incantations, is extremely fitting as the music and sounds in the song feel like a type of spoken or sung magic. The song takes the listener on a journey through mystical spaces, which is fully reinforced by the lyrics. The repeated chorus sounds mimic the incantations of a wizard or shaman, as they perform religious, magical rituals that they hope will have a real-world effect. Ultimately, the song's lyrics are best interpreted as an invitation to the listener to join in on the mystical journey that the song is taking them on.
Line by Line Meaning
Dah - yaa - naa
A chant-like phrase that sets the tone for the rest of the song and creates a mystical atmosphere.
Looh - ooh - naa
A continuation of the chant-like phrase that is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the mystical and enchanting nature of the music.
Looh - she - naa
Another continuation of the chant-like phrase, adding to the sense of mystery and otherworldliness.
Looh - naa
Repetition of the enchanting phrase that builds on the mystical atmosphere already established.
Incantations part 2
A shift in the music that signals a new section of the piece, perhaps representing a different phase of the mystical experience.
Looh - naa
Continuation of the repetitive phrase, further emphasizing the enchanting and hypnotic quality of the music.
Looh - naa
Repetition of the same phrase, adding to the hypnotic effect and building on the earlier established atmosphere.
Dah - yaa - naa
A return to the opening chant-like phrase, bringing the listener back to the beginning of the mystical journey and reinforcing the themes and atmosphere of the piece.
Looh - naa
Repetition of the enchanting phrase, continuing to build the hypnotic and mystical atmosphere.
Looh - she - naa
Repetition of the earlier line, adding to the sense of mystery and otherworldliness that has been established throughout the song.
Looh - naeh
A slight variation on the earlier phrase, creating a sense of progression or change in the mystical experience.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD
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@DaniDani-bs2lp
Buon remix del l'intramontabile "incantations" di Mike Oldfield del 1978!
Ottimo esempio di come la musica di quasi 50 anni fa, riesca ad andare oltre la soglia dell'epidermide!
Anni che non ritorneranno mai più...ma noi c'eravamo!!
@carbonarapadrino
Boss guitar solo. Great tune!
@TheQueenCovers
my exboyfriend show me this song, i love so much
@aryacosta
My ex girl show me that 😅
@Luraka1978
Beautiful track overplayed at Premium Sofa Club!
@lucaocchi7362
Grandissimo pezzo !
@giannifeggi3296
meravigliosi momenti passati con questo sottofondoooooooooooo
@cekipacekipa
This is my alltime favourite. I've been looking for this since 1985 but ever wondered who played it. Now, a rush of childhood's feelings is streaming in my blood. It's so ironic how emotions play wild even after 26 years. Thank you for upload, great remix indeed !!
@nickylascia9242
Bei tempi...con bella musica ...ed ora il nulla.....
@pabloplato
great song, love the vocal stylings (she sounds so contentedly doped up) - and yes it it at the correct speed.