Ommadawn Part One
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Ab ywl ann I dyad awt
En yab na log a toc na awd
Taw may on ommadawn egg kyowl
Ommadawn egg kyowl
(repeat)




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Oldfield's song Ommadawn Part One are in a made-up language, which adds to the mystical quality of the song. The opening line "Ab ywl ann I dyad awt" is repeated throughout the song, and it can be interpreted as a chant or a call to a higher power. The following lines "En yab na log a toc na awd" can be interpreted as a reference to the elements of fire and water. The combination of these elements symbolizes a balance or harmony between the natural world and the spiritual realm.


The phrase "Taw may on ommadawn egg kyowl" can be interpreted as a reference to the title of the song, Ommadawn. The repetition of the phrase "Ommadawn egg kyowl" throughout the song suggests that it is a powerful and sacred word. The overall interpretation of the lyrics is that they are meant to create a feeling or a mood, rather than convey specific meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Ab ywl ann I dyad awt
The owl went to his nest


En yab na log a toc na awd
And the fox sat on the log watching


Taw may on ommadawn egg kyowl
As the sun rises over the hill


Ommadawn egg kyowl
The new day has begun




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Matthew Pace

When I was a young single man, I would decorate my flat for Christmas, and once the tree was up and fully adorned, I turn out the lights and listen to this bathed in the glow of the Christmas lights. Beautiful memory for me, surpassed only by watching my kids growing up.

John Aicken

Brings me back to 1975. I was 16 with not a care in the world. Mike Oldfield is fantastic.

Helga V

similar, never fades in impact

Turner Manc

"The" most influential piece of music in my whole life. First heard it at 15. I'm now 60 and its never quite been equalled

MartianTom

My favourite Mike Oldfield album. Played it to death when I was in my teens, still keep on playing it now, 40 years later.

Peter Lowe

yes but I find it a little sad

massimo giuntini

@Simon Gleaden It's because of the folk oriented sound that Ommadawn has in comparison with Tubular Bells. Totally agree

Simon Gleaden

My favourite too - even better than Tubular Bells. It's got a transcendent quality that sometimes takes me to another, spiritual plane.

massimo giuntini

Indeed

Kasper Kjærsgaard

We’re a fine club

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