Foreign Affair
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Floating on air.
Foreign affair.
A magical potion,
A cool locomotion.
A dream,
A prayer.
(It's a foreign affair!)
Floating on air.
Foreign affair.
A magical potion,
A cool locomotion.
A dream,
A prayer.
(It's a foreign affair!)
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight
On a tropical night.
Foreign affair.
Take a trip in the air
To a tropical beach,
An island to reach.
A new territory
For an intimate story,
A lagoon by la mer.
It's a foreign affair.
Drifting and free
On a mystical sea.
A wishful emotion,
A drop in the ocean.
A hush in the air
You can feel anywhere
In the cool twilight




On a tropical night.
Foreign...

Overall Meaning

The song "Foreign Affair" by Mike Oldfield takes the listener on a dreamlike journey to a tropical paradise. With the lyrics "Take a trip in the air to a tropical beach, an island to reach," the song invites the listener to escape their mundane reality and indulge in a new and exciting experience. The lyrics describe the feelings of freedom, peace, and tranquillity that one can experience when on a tropical getaway. The mention of the lagoon and mystical sea creates an image of a serene and enchanting atmosphere. The song also speaks of wishful emotions and drops in the ocean, making us realise the insignificance of our worries and fears in the grand scheme of things. Overall, the song provides a sense of wanderlust and encourages us to venture out and explore new territories.


Line by Line Meaning

Foreign affair.
The song is about a romantic getaway or a fling that takes place in an exotic location.


Take a trip in the air
The song suggests the idea of travelling by plane or flying to a destination.


To a tropical beach,
The destination that the song refers to is a sunny place with a beach and warm weather.


An island to reach.
The song describes an isolated or secluded island that the singer wants to visit.


A new territory
The destination is an unexplored area, a place that the singer has not been before.


For an intimate story,
The destination is one where the singer can create romantic memories with someone.


A lagoon by la mer.
The location might have a lagoon or a coastal area by the sea, which adds to the romantic atmosphere.


It's a foreign affair.
The song again suggests that the place is foreign or exotic for the singer and their lover.


Drifting and free
The song describes the feeling of being carefree, relaxed and moving with the flow of life.


On a mystical sea.
The sea that surrounds the singer has an aura of mystery and intrigue to it.


A wishful emotion,
The song talks about the emotions of longing or desire for something beyond reach.


A drop in the ocean.
Despite this wishful emotion, the singer feels small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.


A hush in the air
The atmosphere around the singer feels calm, quiet and peaceful.


You can feel anywhere
This hush and peace can be experienced anywhere, even in a busy city, as long as you are in the right state of mind.


In the cool twilight
The song describes the time around sunset, where the sky has a cool and relaxing ambiance.


On a tropical night.
This twilight could be on a warm, tropical night which adds to the romantic mood.


Floating on air.
The song talks about the feeling of elation, lightness and happiness that comes with being in love.


A magical potion,
Love is like a magical potion, that can create feelings of joy and happiness that can be difficult to explain.


A cool locomotion.
Love can also be like a cool breeze, that slowly 'moves' the singer and their loved one forward in a positive direction.


A dream,
The song suggests that this experience of love and the exotic location feels almost like a dream or a fantasy.


A prayer.
The song suggests that the singer views this romantic relationship as something special, almost like a spiritual experience or a prayer.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAGGIE REILLY, MICHAEL GORDON OLDFIELD

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@nicolasgermain2629

Everything in this song takes place perfectly... The bass line, the drums, maggie's sweet voice, the hypnotic repetitive lyrics... A masterpiece of simplicity

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nicolas germain
Thanks For Your Comment !!!
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@redcalx9568

i love the whispering

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@PauloTheWinger11

My life wouldn't be the same without Mike Oldfield's songs. This one in particular reminds me of my last holiday with my mum in the Algarve, when I was 13, shortly before she passed away. But I don't feel sad when I listen to it. Instead, I remember that particularly happy occasion, when I would sing it to myself again and again while I swam in calm and warm waters in a fabulous beach surrounded by reddish cliffs and pine trees. And I feel how delightful life can be, despite the sad moments that could be waiting for us just around the corner.

@fmhorizonte94.3channel

Paulo Rodrigues Thanks For Your Comment !!!

@arcangelolonoce2911

What a wonderful comment Paulo.

@tegtactics1966

What happened to your mom?

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