Far Above the Clouds
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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And the Man in the Rain picked up his bag of Secrets
And journeyed up the mountainside far above the clouds
And nothing was ever heard of him again
Except with the sound of tubular bells




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Far Above the Clouds" tell the story of a man who carries a bag of secrets and embarks on a journey up a mountainside, beyond the clouds, and is never heard of again except for the occasional sound of tubular bells. Although the meaning of the song can be interpreted in a number of ways, it is clear that the man in the rain represents the universal search for truth and knowledge. By climbing the mountainside, he is trying to reach something beyond himself, to unlock the secrets of the universe, and find answers to questions that may never be fully answered.


Additionally, the song also touches on themes of isolation, as the man disappears without a trace, suggesting that his quest for enlightenment may have taken him to a place where he was cut off from the rest of humanity. The use of the tubular bells adds a haunting quality to the song and provides a sense of wonder and awe, as if the man's journey is more than just a physical one, but a spiritual and metaphysical one as well.


Line by Line Meaning

And the Man in the Rain picked up his bag of Secrets
A man in the rain retrieved his hidden secrets and chose to depart


And journeyed up the mountainside far above the clouds
He went on a journey upwards towards the mountaintop, beyond the clouds


And nothing was ever heard of him again
No one ever heard from him again


Except with the sound of tubular bells
The only thing that was heard from him was the sound of tubular bells




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Written by: MICHAEL GORDON OLDFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

Ignacio Gallo

This is probably on the best moments in music performance and history wow

LICO

is the best BIS ( comeback) for sure. This last music in the concert made everyone go home in a hype note.

gary bakerthegazz

Mike Oldfield is nothing short of a bloody genius far above the clouds is just one of his brilliant masterpieces

Sea Gypsies Belly Dancers

Happy to say I was there at this amazing concert! It never stopped raining but I didn’t care !

John Morrell

So was I and I even sneaked in two beers!! Brilliant time.

🐯tigermumsy🐯

I wouldn't care either. I was 19. If I had a Delorean... 😁😁😁

LICO

I am so, so jealous. Was it raining? did he play this piece as the bis part?

LICO

was is a free concert? which venue is this?

Dale

This is such an epic performance and Mike Oldfield freaking shreds!

Dwain Johnson

i love all his music but this song is special for me.amazing masterpiece

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