Gabriel's Oboe
Hayley Westenra Ennio Morricone & Roma Sinfonietta Lyrics

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Whispers in a dream
The world is quiet and waiting
And all around the air is still
And sings the angel

When all has come to pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed the fears away

Love will fall

Whispers in the wind
The clouds part to let the light in
And all around the people sigh
As birds take to the sky

When all has pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed their fears away
Love will fall on us all
The world will smile again

Whisper in a dream
The world is quiet and waiting
And all around the air is still
Then sings the angel

When al has come to pass
The storm has breathed its last
And the rain has washed their fears away

Love will fall on us all
And we can smile again

Overall Meaning

The song "Gabriel's Oboe" is a beautiful and haunting melody that is often associated with hope, peace, and love. The lyrics of the song evoke the feeling of tranquility and calmness that come with a quiet world, where even the air is still. The "angel" that sings in the song could represent the inner voice of hope and comfort that we all possess, but sometimes fail to recognize. The phrases "the storm has breathed its last" and "the rain has washed their fears away" are powerful symbols of renewal, as they suggest that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to find peace and comfort.

Line by Line Meaning

Whispers in a dream
Soft voices are heard in a state of slumber

The world is quiet and waiting
The Earth is silent, anticipating what is to come

And all around the air is still
The atmosphere is motionless

And sings the angel
An ethereal being produces music

When all has come to pass
After all is said and done

The storm has breathed its last
The tempest has ended

And the rain has washed the fears away
The precipitation has cleansed the apprehensions

Love will fall
Affection shall prevail

Whispers in the wind
Soft voices are heard through the air

The clouds part to let the light in
The sky opens up, allowing sunlight to filter through

And all around the people sigh
Everyone collectively exhales