Crystal Gazing
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Watching for a spark
It's a moonlight show
Reaching through the dark
Do you have to go
Try to put a message through
To your sweetheart
Won't you like to know the secrets
Of the heart

Crystal gazing
Crystal gazing
What you gonna find
In crystal gazing

Voices in the dark
And the lights burn low
Teach yourself the art
That you never know
Try to put a message through
To your sweetheart
Won't you like to know the secrets
Of the heart

Crystal gazing
Crystal gazing
What you gonna find
In crystal gazing

Pictures from the night
Would you be my guide
What you talk about
On the other side
Carry you a message through
From your sweetheart
Won't you like to know the secrets
Of the heart

Crystal gazing
Crystal gazing
What you gonna find
In crystal gazing

Crystal gazing
Crystal gazing
What you gonna find
In crystal gazing

Watching for a spark
It's a moonlight show
Reaching through the dark
Do you have to go
Try to put a message through
To your sweetheart




Won't you like to know the secrets
Of the heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Oldfield's "Crystal Gazing" seem to be about searching for meaning and guidance in love. The singer is watching for a spark and reaching through the dark to put a message through to their sweetheart. They want to know the secrets of the heart and are turning to crystal gazing, a form of divination that supposedly allows one to see the future, communicate with spirits or receive guidance from a higher power, for answers.


The singer seems to be struggling with insecurities and uncertainties in their relationship, and are seeking reassurance or a sign from the other side to guide them through their doubts. They are also trying to learn the art of crystal gazing, indicating that they are actively seeking out different ways to find answers and understand their emotions.


Overall, the lyrics are about the search for connection and guidance in love, and the desperation that sometimes comes with it. The use of crystal gazing and moonlight show imagery adds to the mystical and otherworldly feel of the song, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching for a spark
Looking for any sign of hope or inspiration


It's a moonlight show
The surroundings are dimly lit


Reaching through the dark
Trying to connect with someone who is far away or difficult to contact


Do you have to go
Questioning someone's departure and wishing they could stay


Try to put a message through
Attempting to communicate with someone


To your sweetheart
To the person you love and care for deeply


Won't you like to know the secrets
Hoping to uncover the mysteries of the heart and the hidden desires of the other person


Of the heart
The innermost feelings and emotions that are difficult to express in words


Crystal gazing
The act of looking into a crystal ball to see into the future or uncover secrets


What you gonna find
Wondering what revelations or insights will be revealed through crystal gazing


Voices in the dark
Hearing mysterious and eerie sounds in the silence


And the lights burn low
The brightness of the surroundings is fading


Teach yourself the art
Learning how to interpret the signs and symbols in crystal gazing


That you never know
Discovering things that are beyond your imagination and expectation


Pictures from the night
Seeing images of things that happened in the past, especially at nighttime


Would you be my guide
Asking for assistance and guidance in interpreting the visions


What you talk about
Questioning what kind of things other people are discussing in their own crystal gazing sessions


On the other side
Wondering what lies in the future or in other dimensions


Carry you a message through
Acting as a messenger to convey important information or feelings to someone else


Crystal gazing
Continuing to peer into the crystal ball for answers and insights


Crystal gazing
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the theme of the song


What you gonna find
The central question that drives the song's exploration of crystal gazing


In crystal gazing
Highlighting the method of gaining the insights and the potential benefits or risks involved


Watching for a spark
The opening line that sets the tone for the entire song


It's a moonlight show
Describing the setting and mood


Reaching through the dark
Repeating a key phrase that emphasizes the theme of distance and the need for communication


Do you have to go
A rhetorical question that expresses the desire for continued connection and interaction with the other person


Try to put a message through
Repeating a key phrase to drive home the theme of communication and connection


To your sweetheart
Repeating earlier lines to emphasize the emotional significance of the message and the recipient


Won't you like to know the secrets
Repeating the refrain to show how central the theme of crystal gazing is to the song


Of the heart
Repeating earlier lines to show the centrality of emotions and personal connections to the song's theme




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD

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Gavin

Very arthmic

Benoit Tudo

Thank you for this share...a really great part of my eary youth!! thanks a lot