Amber Light
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Amber light
Of this new morning
Amber light
Clear, bright and warming
Overnight
The Earth adorning
Amber light
A new age is dawning





Ekuseni kuya khanya
(Words in Xhosa/Zulu meaning: "The light will shine at the end of the night.")

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Oldfield's "Amber Light" are an ode to the dawn of a new day, symbolized by the warm glow of the amber light. The imagery of the amber light touches on several aspects of the new day, including its clarity, brightness, and warmth. The chorus speaks to the Earth being adorned by the light of the new day, signaling a turning point or a new beginning. The lyrics also include a line in Xhosa/Zulu, "Ekuseni kuya khanya," which translates to "The light will shine at the end of the night," further emphasizing the theme of hope and renewal.


The tone of the song is uplifting and celebratory, with an emphasis on the beauty and wonder of nature. It can also be interpreted as a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as the singer acknowledges the trials of the past but looks forward to a brighter future. The repeating refrain of "amber light" creates a sense of continuity and hope, as if the light will always be present to guide and inspire.


Line by Line Meaning

Amber light
A golden-hued radiance appears in the sky


Of this new morning
Marking the beginning of a fresh day


Amber light
A soft yet radiant illumination continues to spread


Clear, bright and warming
Piercing through the darkness with comforting warmth


Overnight
During hours of the night while all was asleep


The Earth adorning
Decorating the planet with its gentle, natural light


Amber light
A beacon of hope for a new era


A new age is dawning
Signifies the beginning of something transformative


Ekuseni kuya khanya
A saying in Xhosa/Zulu which means that after a dark night, a bright day is coming.




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Written by: MICHAEL GORDON OLDFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

Elton Laleham

I think AmberLight is one of Oldfield,s best tracks on this CD and it is in billions of ways a superb track that I listen to frequently.

Elton Laleham

I say Aber Light is a superb track in 10,000,000, 000 ways and I never get tired of it .

Ivana- Fidersek

I cannot make it loud as I wish.... I love it so deeply and desperately !!!

Hugues Ramlot

I've listened 10.000 times that song in the train - I never grow tired ... Thanks for the beautifull dawns :)

John Willis

Such a sad but fascinating song

Elton Laleham

Amber Light is in my view a sci-fi track in billions of ways.

Gertsy WozHere

Bearing in mind, Amber light; this warning of the new millennium, was a stark reality come true in Sept 2011.

Pfarrer Andreas Vogt

What camera You use? Thanks for the beautiful pictures according to the genious music!

Elton Laleham

I say having listened to thsi track 10,000,000,000

KtBdOKW

Thanks.

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