His family was in the cinema business, but it was during his National Service that he began performing as a musician. After taking a correspondence course and arranging for some of the bands of the day, he formed The John Barry Seven. Barry then met Adam Faith, and composed songs and film scores on the singer's behalf.
It was this notoriety that caught the attention of the producers of Dr. No, who were dissatisfied with the score given to them by Monty Norman. Barry and the JB7 were hired and their recording of Norman's "James Bond Theme" would go on to be one of the most famous signature tunes in film history.
This would be the turning point for Barry, as he would go on to become one of the most celebrated film composers of modern times, winning five Academy Awards and four Grammys, with such memorable scores as The Lion in Winter, Midnight Cowboy, Out of Africa, and Dances with Wolves.
Barry is often cited as having had a distinct style which concentrated on lush strings and extensive use of brass. However, he was also an innovator, being one of the first to employ synthesizers in a film score (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), and to make wide use of pop artists and original songs in Midnight Cowboy.
Living in his native England until the mid 1970s, Barry spent some time in Spain (for tax purposes) before spending much of his life in the United States, mainly in Oyster Bay, outside of New York.
Barry died of a heart attack on 30 January 2011, at his Oyster Bay home, aged 77 years.
Somewhere In Time
John Barry Lyrics
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We met on timeless hills
And in the evening mist we kissed
And time stood still
Before the dawn, we found forever
Moments are timeless when I feel your caress
You'll always be inside of me
It's always with you
Somewhere in time
I came to realize
Love never goes
Love never goes
Once it has touched your heart
Just like the strength of wine that's left
As two lips part
A taste of love will linger after
I know the meaning of all that I see
You'll always be inside of me
And I know when love is true
It's always with you
Somewhere in time
I came to realize
Love never goes
The lyrics to John Barry's song "Somewhere In Time" describe a love that transcends time and space. The song begins with the two lovers meeting "on timeless hills" and sharing a moment of passion in the misty evening air. The moment freezes in time, and the lovers find forever before the dawn. The lyrics continue to describe how the memories of this experience remain with the singer, trapped inside of them, as they come to realize that love never truly fades or disappears.
The song's message is one of everlasting love that defies the boundaries of time and physical distance. The use of the phrase "Somewhere in time" creates a sense of nostalgia and romantic yearning for a past that may have never existed. The lyrics touch on themes of eternity and the power of love to transcend all obstacles.
Overall, "Somewhere in Time" is a poetic expression of love, memory, and the human experience of time. The song's haunting melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a timeless classic, beloved by generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in time
In an undefined moment of the past
We met on timeless hills
We encountered each other in a place that seemed to exist out of time
And in the evening mist we kissed
We shared a romantic moment, surrounded by the atmospheric haze of the evening
And time stood still
The intensity of our connection was so strong that it seemed to freeze the passage of time
Before the dawn, we found forever
Before the start of the day, we discovered a love that we knew would last forever
Moments are timeless when I feel your caress
The fleeting experiences we share feel eternal when I feel the touch of your affection
You'll always be inside of me
Your influence and memories will continue to reside within me
And I know when love is true
I have learned to recognize when a genuine love is present
It's always with you
You are the one who brings that true love into my life
Love never goes
A love that is authentic and sincere will never truly fade away
Once it has touched your heart
Once a love has imprinted itself upon your heart
Just like the strength of wine that's left
Just as the flavor of wine lingers after the drink is gone
As two lips part
As two people part ways after sharing a kiss
A taste of love will linger after
The essence of the love we shared will continue to exist in some way after we have separated
I know the meaning of all that I see
Because of our love, I can better understand and appreciate the beauty of the world around me
Somewhere in time
In that undefined moment of the past when we first met
I came to realize
I gradually came to understand and appreciate
Love never goes
The enduring power of true love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN BARRY
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