Ommadawn
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd
taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl
Ab yul ann i dyad awt
en yab na log a toc na awd




taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
omma dawn egg kyowl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Oldfield's Ommadawn are in a language called "Cook's Gaelic," which was created by the musician's friend and collaborator, Fergal Keane. The language is a fictional one, comprised of nonsense syllables that don't have any literal meaning. However, the beauty of Ommadawn comes not from a literal interpretation of the lyrics, but from the emotions and imagery that the music creates.


The repetition of the phrase "omma dawn egg kyowl" creates a hypnotic effect, which is amplified by the rhythmic strumming of the acoustic guitar and the soaring flute melodies. The song evokes a sense of awe and wonder, as if witnessing a natural phenomenon like a sunrise or a thunderstorm. The use of distorted electric guitars and heavy drums towards the end of the song create a sense of chaos and uncertainty, like the calm before a storm.


Overall, Ommadawn is a masterpiece of instrumental music that transcends language and cultural barriers. By tapping into the universal emotions and experiences that all human beings share, Mike Oldfield has created a piece of music that is truly timeless.


Line by Line Meaning

Ab yul ann i dyad awt
Moving forward, the time has come for us to leave behind the things that hold us back


en yab na log a toc na awd
We must let go of our doubts and fears so that we can move forward without burden


taw may on omma dawn egg kyowl
With the rising of the sun, we are reborn and can start anew with a fresh perspective


omma dawn egg kyowl
The dawn represents a new beginning, a chance to leave behind the past and look towards the future




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Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD

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Musicians

Mike Oldfield – electric and acoustic guitars and basses (including 12-string guitar and classical guitar), mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, harp, spinet, grand piano, Farfisa & Lowrey organs, Solina string ensemble, ARP 2600 synthesizer, glockenspiel, bodhran, assorted percussion[citation needed]
Herbie (Christopher Herbert) – Northumbrian smallpipes
Leslie Penning – recorders, The Hereford City Band conductor
Terry Oldfield – panpipes
Pierre Moerlen – timpani
David Strange – cello
Don Blakeson – trumpet
Julian Bahula – African drums
Ernest Mothle – African drums
Lucky Ranku – African drums
Eddie Tatane – African drums
Clodagh Simonds – vocals
Bridget St John – vocals
Sally Oldfield – vocals
The Penrhos Kids (Abigail, Briony, Ivan, and Jason Griffiths) – vocals on "On Horseback"
The Hereford City Band – brass section
William Murray – percussion
Paddy Moloney – Uilleann pipes



All comments from YouTube:

Marius Kettmann

I have a lot of Mike Oldfield Records but nothing touches me as much as Ommadawn. It's truly a masterpiece.

Orvieta

And then came Return to Ommadawn that finished the journey and very conveniently was just enough in length to burn on a CD together with what is now known as Part 1.

Marion B

I love it

Marion B

It calms my soul

Joe G Kearns

I think you might be right about that. This is indeed a masterpiece.

Topi Linkala

I agree. I bought Return to Ommadawn expecting somethin as beautiful as the original. I was so disapointed that I gave it to recycling after three listenings.

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Paul Phillips

Headphones on, lights off, just flames flickering from the fire, pure bliss!!!

Bombardier 747 Braveheart 737

Hear, hear I always come back to MO even after all these years

Lynn Alborough

I'm there...

Julian Cochran

Been exactly there many times.. fantastic to know what bliss you are going through.

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