Nothing But / Bridge to Paradise
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Nothing But
You will have nothing but love,
Nothing but hope, blue sky above.
You will find nothing but peace,
Nothing but the sun shining on your face.


[ Chorus ]

When you open your eyes,
When you open your eyes.


You will feel nothing but free,
Nothing but trust, that's how it should be.
And one who cares about nothing but you,
Watching close by the whole night through.


[ Repeat Chorus ]

You will feel nothing but warm,
Nothing but shelter from the storm.
You will have nothing but rest,
Deep in your heart, nothing but the best.


[ Repeat Chorus ]

Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Nothing but love when you open your eyes.


[ Repeat Chorus ]

Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Nothing but love when you open your eyes.


[ Repeat Chorus ]

Nothing but love, nothing but love.
Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Nothing but love when you open your eyes.




Ooh, nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Ooh, nothing but love when you open your eyes.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Oldfield's "Nothing But / Bridge to Paradise" describe a world where only love, hope, peace, and warmth exist. The song begins with a promise that the listener will have nothing but love, hope, and blue skies above. This is a hopeful message that promises a world of purity and positivity for those who listen. The chorus of the song consists of the repeated phrase, "When you open your eyes," which suggests that this hopeful world is accessible to everyone.


In the second verse of "Nothing But," Oldfield continues the theme of purity and hope. He assures the listener that they will feel nothing but free and have nothing but trust in this world. The verse ends with the promise that someone will be watching over them night and day, caring about nothing but their well-being. The final verse describes a world where one can find nothing but warmth and shelter from the storm, and where one's heart knows nothing but the best. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, with Oldfield promising that the listener will find nothing but love when they open their eyes.


Overall, "Nothing But / Bridge to Paradise" is a song about hope, purity, and positivity. The lyrics describe a world free from negativity and full of love and kindness. The repeated phrase "When you open your eyes" suggests that this world is accessible to everyone, and all it takes is a change in perspective to see it.


Line by Line Meaning

You will have nothing but love,
The only thing you will experience is love.


Nothing but hope, blue sky above.
You will have a hopeful outlook on life and feel like the possibilities are endless.


You will find nothing but peace,
Your life will be filled with serenity and tranquility.


Nothing but the sun shining on your face.
You will feel the warmth and brightness of the sun on your skin.


When you open your eyes,
When you begin to experience life.


When you open your eyes.
When you begin to experience life.


You will feel nothing but free,
You will feel unencumbered and liberated.


Nothing but trust, that's how it should be.
You will have complete faith and confidence in yourself and others.


And one who cares about nothing but you,
You will be surrounded by someone who loves you unconditionally.


Watching close by the whole night through.
This person will always be there for you, day and night.


You will feel nothing but warm,
You will feel comfortable and cozy.


Nothing but shelter from the storm.
You will feel protected from the challenges of life.


You will have nothing but rest,
You will be able to recharge and rejuvenate.


Deep in your heart, nothing but the best.
You will have high expectations and standards for your life and those around you.


Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will be the first thing you experience when you begin a new day.


Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will be the first thing you experience when you begin a new day.


Nothing but love, nothing but love.
Love is the most important thing in life.


Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will be the first thing you experience when you begin a new day.


Nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will be the first thing you experience when you begin a new day.


Ooh, nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will bring joy and happiness to your life.


Ooh, nothing but love when you open your eyes.
Love will bring joy and happiness to your life.




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