- Super8 & Tab
Amsterdam
Luminary Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Doesn't matter in the end
I know it has to be this way
You're leaving me again
So I'll write my little love song
And I'll sing it to the wind
'Cause you're out there on the road tonight
I'm lonely here without you
Miss your breath against my skin
You love me then you leave me still I lie here
Pressing fingers, where your kisses have been
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I'll miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
Know that I should be in bed
It's almost 3 AM
But when I close my eyes I can only see miles of headlights
Fleshing out the distance
Yes I know that it's been calling to you
London, New York, Amsterdam
So I'll sing my little lonely songs
So I'll write my little love song
And I'll sing it to the wind
'Cause you're out there on the road tonight
London, New York, Amsterdam
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I'll miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
The lyrics to Luminary's song "Amsterdam" convey a sense of longing and loneliness felt by someone who is left behind as their loved one embarks on another journey. The opening lines, "Underground or airplane, doesn't matter in the end. I know it has to be this way, you're leaving me again," suggest that this is a recurring situation where the singer's partner is always on the move, and they are left behind, possibly feeling uncertain or frustrated about the situation. Despite this, the singer takes solace in music and writes a love song that they sing to the wind, with the hope that their partner might somehow hear it.
As the song progresses, we get a glimpse into the singer's inner world, where they express their yearning for their partner's touch, while at the same time acknowledging that they will have to endure another night alone. The imagery of "pressing fingers, where your kisses have been" creates a sense of emotional intensity, further accentuated by the repetition of the phrase "And I miss you" throughout the song. The singer also acknowledges that their partner is drawn to cities like London, New York, and Amsterdam, and their calling to adventure is undeniable.
Overall, "Amsterdam" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the universal experience of separation and longing. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, while the melody is bittersweet and melancholy, capturing the complexity of human emotions in a poignant and relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Underground or airplane
The mode of transportation doesn't matter, as long as the person being addressed is leaving.
Doesn't matter in the end
Regardless of how the person is leaving or where they're going, they are leaving, and that's what matters.
I know it has to be this way
The singer understands that the person leaving has to go, even if it's hard on both of them.
You're leaving me again
The person being addressed has left before and is leaving again, which makes the artist feel lonely.
So I'll write my little love song
To cope with the loneliness, the artist will write a song about their love for the person leaving.
And I'll sing it to the wind
The song will be a way for the singer to express their emotions into the void.
'Cause you're out there on the road tonight
The person being addressed is on a journey, going from place to place.
London, New York, Amsterdam
The places the person being addressed is traveling to, emphasizing the distance that separates the two.
I'm lonely here without you
The artist feels isolated and sad without the person being addressed by their side.
Miss your breath against my skin
The artist yearns for the feeling of the person being addressed's breath on their skin.
You love me then you leave me still I lie here
This is not the first time the person being addressed has left the singer, and the singer lays in bed missing them once again.
Pressing fingers, where your kisses have been
The artist touches their own skin where the person being addressed's lips have been, to feel closer to them.
And I miss you
The singer is expressing their deep longing for the person being addressed.
Know that I should be in bed
The singer acknowledges they should be sleeping despite being awake writing a song.
It's almost 3 AM
The time of the night emphasizes the loneliness the singer is feeling.
But when I close my eyes I can only see miles of headlights
The artist closes their eyes but can only imagine the distance that separates him with the person being addressed, which results in even deeper loneliness.
Fleshing out the distance
Seeing the rows of headlights makes the artist realize how far apart they are from the person being addressed.
Yes, I know that it's been calling to you
The singer understands that there's a reason the person being addressed is leaving, perhaps driven by their passion for travel.
So I'll sing my little lonely songs
The singer will sing their songs to try and feel less isolated, even if only momentarily.
And I'll miss you
The artist continues to express their intense sense of longing for the person being addressed.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashley Elizabeth Tomberlin, Laurence Rapaccioli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@buddimalliyanapathirana1767
@@Cartman5101 My top 10 ( not in a specific order)
*Luminary Amsterdam ( Smith and *Pledger mix )
*Lost tribe - Gamemaster
*Above and beyond - Can't Sleep
*The Morrighan - Remember
*Chicane - Saltwater
*System F - Cry
*LNG - Inner City
*Agnelli & Nelson - Everyday ( Lange mix )
*Insigma - Open Our Eyes ( Alex M.O.R.P.H mix)
*Above and Beyond - Sirens of The Sea
@eko1127
Underground or Aeroplane
Doesn't matter in the end
I know it has to be this way
You're leaving me again
So I'll write my little love song
And sing it to the wind
You're out there on the road tonight
London, New York, Amsterdam
And I'm lonely here without you
Miss your breath against my skin
You love me then you leave me
Still I lie here pressing fingers where your kisses have been
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
I know I should be in bed
And its almost 3am
But when I close my eyes I can only see miles of headlights
Flashing out the distance
So I'll sing my little lonely songs
It's just part of who I am
'Cause I know that its been calling to you
London, New York, Amsterdam
@ganeshvadcar8098
I was in 7th GRADE (2007) I had asked my friend to share some Good house and trance Music on my CD-RW, the next day he gave it to me,
I returned back home quickly from school, and started to play the music on my Dad's JVC HiFi DAC System, and to my surprise most of the trance collection in that CD-RW were so good that I skipped my evening play time, and also those were my First Trance collection back in the days,
and it was at this moment when I heard "Luminary - Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix)" after listening to prev tracks for hours, I was hooked, I played the same track on repeat for at least 10x, ever since that day this track has been, and it will always be my most favorite Trance tunes of all time, I still have the CD-RW copy with me today,
this track is Pure Nostagia and feel good Anthem.
This track was much ahead of it's time and even today.
@wombatwombat66
2023 Thailand ...Trance is life Life is trance
Underground or Aeroplane
Doesn't matter in the end
I know it has to be this way
You're leaving me again
So I'll write my little love song
And sing it to the wind
You're out there on the road tonight
London, New York, Amsterdam
And I'm lonely here without you
Miss your breath against my skin
You love me then you leave me
Still I lie here pressing fingers where your kisses have been
And I miss you
And I miss you
And I miss you
I know I should be in bed
And its almost 3am
But when I close my eyes I can only see miles of headlights
Flashing out the distance
So I'll sing my little lonely songs
It's just part of who I am
‘Cause I know that its been calling to you
London, New York, Amsterdam
You might also like
@MikeJackson690
@Pat Oswald Shadows Movement and Together are Anjunadeep so you can take them out ; )
For what it's worth, mine are:
1. Tranquility Base - Buzz (Buzztalk Mix)
2. Oliver Smith - Nimbus
3. Maor Levi - Shapes (Oliver Smith Remix)
4. Signalrunners - Electric Sheep (Nitrous Oxide Remix)
5. A&B - Good For Me or Home (Club Mixes)
I really can't choose between the last two! Both are incredible. Good For Me slightly more melodic yet Home is more euphoric. Really tough.
@irufushi5998
What an era this was. The greatest, nothing gets near this, nothing. Emotion, feels, uplifting, vocals to die for. I miss it so much.
@irufushi5998
Should add, tracks that weren’t rushed, not 3 mins long with a wee build up and some crappy drop then ends a minute later. This era was 6 mins plus and was perfect.
@Besaid_
glad to know there are others who remember this era of trance and feel similar to how I do. nothing compares and it was trance in it's rawest form. it really bothers me when people use the label trance nowadays as it's nothing like it was before
@Boutros6
This song is pure magic! Im trying to find similar tracks, can you recommend the years I should be looking at? Or even a playlist? Thanks!
@djdogstar7385
Easily one of the most impactful and powerful trance tracks in existence.
@OperculumAudio
This is one of the greatest Trance songs of all time
@Cartman5101
check out Ben Hemsley - erase me
@J1M1F
Erase me is good, but has nothing on this.
@kaz9781
Only the real trance fans know this one.
@gusmarokity6482
Not only, I like all kinds and can tell when hear one good like this