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Misirlou
Gary Hoey Lyrics
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Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
There, silhouetted under and eastern star,
I see my long lost blossom of shalimar
You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above,
Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
The opening lines of the song "Desert shadows creep across purple sands, natives kneel in prayer by their caravans" sets the scene of a desert where the singer is looking for his "long lost blossom of Shalimar" who is symbolized as the moon and the sun. The reference to "Misirlou" throughout the song is a term of endearment for the singer's love interest, who is represented as a dream of delight in the night. The old temple bells calling across the sand signifies the arrival of the hero and his beloved to an oasis in the desert, sprinkled by stars above, where heaven and Allah bless their love, and they will answer the call of the love's Kismet.
The lyrics of the song Misirlou have a sense of romance and adventure as the singer goes on a journey to find his love interest in the exotic land of the desert. The song presents a story of two lovers who are united by fate rather than choice. It can also be seen as a journey of self-discovery as the singer explores the open wilderness of the desert to find his one true love. The use of poetic language, imagery and symbolism makes the song a beautiful expression of love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Desert shadows creep across purple sands.
The shadows of the desert are slowly moving over the purple sands.
Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
The locals are praying on their knees beside their caravans.
There, silhouetted under an eastern star,
Under the eastern star, there seems to be a silhouette.
I see my long lost blossom of shalimar
I am able to see my long-lost love of shalimar.
You, Misirlou, are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
Misirlou, you are the most beautiful one, you represent the moon and the sun.
Old temple bells are calling across the sand.
The old temple's bells are audible throughout the sand.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
Our fate or destiny, after responding to love's command, is where we shall find ourselves.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
Misirlou, you are a joyful dream in the beautiful night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above,
We'll travel to an oasis sprinkled by the stars above.
Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
Allah will bless our love, and we will be guided by heaven.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MILTON LEEDS, N ROUBANIS, BOB RUSSELL, FRED WISE
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