Ray Of Light
Madonna Lyrics


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Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun?
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

And I feel like I just got home
And I feel
And I feel like I just got home
And I feel

Faster than the speeding light she's flying
Trying to remember where it all began
She's got herself a little piece of Heaven
Waiting for the time when Earth shall be as one

And I feel like I just got home
And I feel
And I feel like I just got home
And I feel

Quicker than a ray of light
Quicker than a ray of light
Quicker than a ray of light

Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun?
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

And I feel

Quicker than a ray of light
Then gone for
Someone else will be there
Through the endless years

She's got herself a universe
She's got herself a universe
She's got herself a universe

And I feel
And I feel
And I feel like I just got home
And I feel





Quicker than a ray of light she's flying
Quicker than a ray of light I'm flying

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder, do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun?" evoke a sense of cosmic mystery and contemplation on the part of the singer. The word "zephyr" refers to a gentle breeze, while "mourning" suggests a sense of loss or sadness. There are also references to thunder and lightning, which suggest a sense of danger or upheaval. Madonna's vocals add to the dreamy, otherworldly feel of the song, as she sings of a universe that is "gone quickly" and a little piece of heaven waiting for all of humanity to come together.


Despite these heavy themes, the chorus of the song is uplifting and optimistic, with Madonna exclaiming "And I feel like I just got home." This suggests a sense of arrival or completion, a feeling that the singer has finally found their place in the universe. There are also references to speed and agility, as the singer and the universe around them seem to be moving faster than the speed of light. This creates a sense of urgency and excitement, as if something big and important is about to happen.


Overall, Ray Of Light is a poetic and evocative song that captures the feeling of being at once small and insignificant, yet also part of something much larger and more profound. Madonna's soaring vocals and the song's electronic beats create a sense of exhilaration and transcendence, while the lyrics remind us of the fleeting nature of human existence and the power of the universe to both create and destroy.


Line by Line Meaning

Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
As I gaze at the night sky, pondering about existence


Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun?
Are my sorrows and pains insignificant and unnoticed by the world?


She's got herself a universe gone quickly
She has created a world of her own that is quickly fleeting


For the call of thunder threatens everyone
Any possible danger or threat affects everyone, no matter the differences


And I feel like I just got home
I feel comfort and belonging


Faster than the speeding light she's flying
She is moving swiftly, just like light


Trying to remember where it all began
Reflecting on her past and how everything came to be


She's got herself a little piece of Heaven
She has found a place of solace and happiness in her life


Waiting for the time when Earth shall be as one
Hopeful for a time of unity and understanding among all people


Quicker than a ray of light
Moving faster than one can imagine


Then gone for someone else will be there
As quickly as she comes, she will leave and someone else will take her place


Through the endless years
For a long duration of time


She's got herself a universe
She has created something special and unique to her


And I feel
I experience a certain emotion


Quicker than a ray of light she's flying
She continues to move quickly, like light


Quicker than a ray of light I'm flying
I feel like I'm moving quickly as well




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Curtiss, Clive Maldoon, Christine Leach, Madonna Ciccone, William Orbit

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@ejnorman8781

For those of you asking, yes. The 90’s were this fast

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@mattlion69

I’m now 50 and this song was released when I was 28, life is quicker than a ray of light. Sad and happy.

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in 28 thankyou for this comment ! cherish the day tomorrow doeesnt exist !! Its as if im already 80 years old life is short . life it up !!!

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