On My Heart
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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On my heart
The nights are drawing in
Above, the stars are spiralling
And Heaven, Earth are roaming in a spin
Memories of light and laughter
Hope and peace from far here after
Oh in heaven, wings of angels from a dream
On my heart
The nights are drawing in




Above, the stars are spiralling
And Heaven, Earth are roaming in a spin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "On My Heart" by Mike Oldfield touch on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life. The songwriter uses imagery of the nights drawing in and stars spiraling to convey a sense of movement and change. The line "Heaven, Earth are roaming in a spin" suggests that the entire universe is in motion, which can feel overwhelming and disorienting. However, the song also touches on the hope and comfort that can be found in memories of light and laughter, as well as the promise of peace in the afterlife. The reference to "wings of angels from a dream" suggests that there is a spiritual realm beyond our everyday experience, which can provide solace in difficult times.


Overall, "On My Heart" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to appreciate the present moment while also acknowledging the passing of time and the inevitability of change.



Line by Line Meaning

On my heart
In the depths of my being


The nights are drawing in
The darkness is encroaching and surrounding me


Above, the stars are spiralling
The celestial bodies in the sky are moving in a mesmerizing, circular motion


And Heaven, Earth are roaming in a spin
The universe is in constant motion, with planets and stars rotating endlessly


Memories of light and laughter
Recollections of joyful moments and happiness


Hope and peace from far here after
A sense of optimism and tranquility for the future


Oh in heaven, wings of angels from a dream
A vision of heavenly beings with wings, representing a surreal, almost dreamlike state




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