Discovery
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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When you want the score,
When you need a helping hand.
When you find closed doors,
When you're back where you began.
Keeping those secrets,
Telling those lies.
Can anybody tell me what's the big surprise?
Discovery.
Who has the chance to know it all?
Discovery.
Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Discovery.

How can you sleep?
How can you turn away?
Thinking so cheap,
Someday you're gonna pay!
You're keeping secrets,
I can see in your eyes.
Can anybody tell me why the big disguise?

Discovery.
Who has the chance to know it all?
Discovery.
Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Discovery.

Discovery.
Who has the chance to know it all?
Discovery.
Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Discovery.

Please, give me some chance.
Give me some confidence.
Would you please set me free?
Oh, someone, deliver me!
Who's keeping secrets?
I got my spies.
Does anybody think we live in Paradise?

Discovery.
Who has the chance to know it all?
Discovery.
Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Discovery.

Discovery.
Who has the chance to know it all?
Discovery.




Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Discovery.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Oldfield's song "Discovery" focus on the theme of seeking the truth and challenging secrets or lies. The singer is requesting help and guidance when faced with obstacles or closed doors, while also questioning the motives of those who keep secrets and lie. The chorus emphasizes the desire for discovery, for the chance to know the truth and be set free from the burden of deception.


The lyrics paint a picture of frustration and confusion, with the singer constantly asking for answers to their questions. The lines "Can anybody tell me what's the big surprise?" and "Can anybody tell me why the big disguise?" suggest that the singer feels like they are being manipulated and kept in the dark. The tone of the song is both melancholic and resolute, as the singer expresses a desire for the truth and a willingness to face the consequences.


Overall, "Discovery" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to seek out the truth and challenge deceit. The lyrics suggest that while it may be difficult, discovering the truth is ultimately worth the effort.


Line by Line Meaning

When you want the score,
When you want the outcome of a situation,


When you need a helping hand.
When you require assistance,


When you find closed doors,
When you can't progress forward,


When you're back where you began.
When you're back at the starting point,


Keeping those secrets,
Hiding something from others,


Telling those lies.
Not being truthful,


Can anybody tell me what's the big surprise?
What is the unexpected twist that you're keeping hidden?


How can you sleep?
How can you rest easy with what you've done?


How can you turn away?
How can you ignore the consequences?


Thinking so cheap,
Acting in a shallow manner,


Someday you're gonna pay!
Eventually you'll face the repercussions.


You're keeping secrets,
You're not being forthcoming with information.


I can see in your eyes.
Your eyes give away what you're trying to hide.


Can anybody tell me why the big disguise?
Why are you hiding behind a facade?


Discovery.
The act of learning something previously unknown.


Who has the chance to know it all?
Who gets to understand everything?


Give me some truth and stop makin' me cry!
Be honest with me instead of hiding the facts.


Please, give me some chance.
Allow me to prove myself.


Give me some confidence.
Help me believe in myself.


Would you please set me free?
Can you release me from my current situation?


Oh, someone, deliver me!
Someone save me from my current hardship.


Who's keeping secrets?
Who's hiding something?


I got my spies.
I have someone watching and investigating.


Does anybody think we live in Paradise?
Does anyone believe life is perfect and free from problems?




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Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD

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