Crises
Mike Oldfield Lyrics
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Crises, crises - you can't get away!
Crises, crises - I need you on my side 'cause there's a crisis.
And you can't get away!
Crises, crises - you can't get away!
Crises, crises - you can't get away!
Crises, crises - I need you on my side 'cause there's a crisis.
And you can't get away!
Crises, crises - you can't get away!
Crises, crises - I need you on my side 'cause there's a crisis.
And you can't get away!
Take a walk until the next dawn.
In the winter, rain and storms.
The watcher and the tower,
Waiting hour by hour.
There's a breech in the security,
A disturbance in tranquility.
The watcher and the tower,
Waiting hour by hour.
The watcher and the tower,
Waiting hour by hour.
The watcher and the tower,
Waiting hour by hour.
The watcher and the tower,
Waiting hour by hour.
Mike Oldfield's song "Crises" seems to the message that crises are inevitable, and one cannot hide or escape from them. The repetition of the phrase "Crises, crises - you can't get away!" emphasizes this fact. The singer or narrator of the song seeks help and support, saying "I need you on my side" because there is a crisis, but it seems no one or anything can help to avert or avoid the crisis.
The song describes a watchtower, with a "watcher" who is waiting hour by hour for something. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the tension and anticipation of something that may happen, a potential crisis. There is an implication of danger or risk, with "a breach in the security" and "disturbance in tranquility." The final lines of the song describe an escape, urging the listener to "take a walk until the next dawn" but there is no resolution or solution mentioned.
The song can be interpreted in multiple ways, but one interpretation is that it is a commentary on the inevitability of crises and the futility of escaping them. It can also be interpreted as a call for action and support to face crises together, rather than attempting to face them alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Crises, crises - you can't get away!
The presence of crises is inescapable and cannot be avoided.
Crises, crises - I need you on my side 'cause there's a crisis.
During a time of crisis, the need for assistance and support is crucial.
Take a walk until the next dawn.
A suggestion to take a physical step back and find peace in the calm of a new day.
In the winter, rain and storms.
A metaphorical representation of times of struggle and difficulty that must be endured.
The watcher and the tower,
A reference to vigilant observation and watchful waiting, often for an impending danger or threat.
Waiting hour by hour.
The anxiety and tension of waiting for something to happen, feeling powerless to act.
There's a breech in the security,
A breakdown or failure of protective measures, causing vulnerability and risk.
A disturbance in tranquility.
A disruption of peace and harmony, causing unrest and unease.
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Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD
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