Sunset
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Sunset...set...set
Sunset...set...set
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Overall Meaning

As the lyrics to this particular song are only the repetition of the word "sunset" and its echo, it can be interpreted in various ways. It may represent a moment of reflection or a moment of melancholy as one watches the sun disappear from the horizon. The repetition of the word itself may hold a significance towards the end of a day or cycle, where one intends to finally take a rest and end a certain period.


Moreover, vocals aren't the only striking feature of the tune. The song features an instrumental outro where Mike Oldfield extensively uses his electric guitar and synthesizer supported by other percussion instruments creating an intense and emotional soundscape before the final fadeout.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunset...set...set
The singer repeats the word 'sunset' and the sound of 'set' three times, drawing attention to the natural phenomenon of an everyday event, the sun setting below the horizon.


Sunset...set...set
The repetition of 'sunset' and 'set' also creates a rhythmic pattern, perhaps to emphasize the fleeting nature of time and moments in life.




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Comments from YouTube:

P78756

This is such a beautiful composition by Mike Oldfield amazing guitar playing and so melodic

Phil Hewitt

This is an amazing piece of music, from a master of his trade.

Ivanildo pereira da silva

Ouvindo com o ouvido e tocando no coração.uma das músicas mais linda que já ouvi na vida,só lembrando do meu falecido irmão que nós deixou a sete meses quanta saudades.

Flabbinewsky

Anyone here and surviving in 2021?

You know, whenever I hear this song, I think of my father.

A brilliant father he is who introduced me to Oldfield when me and my twin sister were very little. We both love the music to this day ❤️

My father, I haven't seen much over lockdown, he even looks quite like Oldfield and makes music of his own with his many, many instruments 👍🏻 my father is my hero 💞 he has endured many of the same battles that I have and his strength inspires me 🙌🏻 he probably doesn't even realise I think so highly of him. Much love Papa John ❤️💞 an original MO fan since the old days, learning the old tunes in his teenage years with his acoustic guitar, levelling with Mike in such a unique way
Love my Papa John ❤️

Kopchyonyj

Очень красивая композиция. Жаль раньше не слышал. Спасибо!

Bonnie Price

Never too late ... mike is in his late 60s.. and so are we...👍😁

Marin Bianchi

Quando c'è TALENTO si sente !!!!!! ...E il TALENTO di MIKE OLDFIELD si sente In OGNI SUA MUSICA !!!!!!

FAP Aurin

El sonido del alma... Gracias Mike por buscar nuestra esencia!!!

John Stevenson

This is one of my favourite tracks from Mike oldfield... Along with flowers in the forest... Magellan... And QE2

J Thomas

One of my favorite from Mr. Oldfield. Nice video!!! Very inspiring! :) Cheers!

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