The Millennium Bell
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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Huaca Pacha Mama
Huaca Pacha Mama
Huaca Saqsaywaman
Huaca Saqsaywaman

(Repeat Seven Times)

Huaca Saqsaywaman

Huaca Saqsaywaman
Huaca Saqsaywaman

Huaca Saqsaywaman
Huaca Saqsaywaman

Huaca Saqsaywaman

With The Sunlight Shining Through Cloud
With The Sunlight Shining Through Cloud
With The Sunlight Shining Through Cloud

Zero!

Ekuseni Kuya Khanya
Ekuseni Kuya Khanya




Ekuseni Kuya Khanya
Ekuseni Kuya Khanya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Oldfield's song, The Millennium Bell, are a mix of different languages and words, making it difficult to interpret them definitively. However, the repeated lines of "Huaca Pacha Mama," "Huaca Saqsaywaman," and "Ekuseni Kuya Khanya" seem to be a reference to Andean culture and mythology. "Huaca" means a sacred place or object, and "Pacha Mama" means mother earth in Quechua, an indigenous language. "Saqsaywaman" is an ancient fortress near Cusco, Peru, which was built by the Incas in the 15th century. This could be a reference to the Inca's reverence for the natural world and their belief that everything was connected and sacred, including mountains, rivers, and animals.


The phrase "With The Sunlight Shining Through Cloud" is evocative of a beautiful, natural setting, perhaps in the mountains or high above the clouds. The word "zero" at the end of this phrase could be a nod to the idea of starting anew or beginning again, as if the song is ushering in a new era. "Ekuseni Kuya Khanya" is a phrase from the Zulu language, and means "morning, become light." This line could be seen as a metaphor for hope and optimism, as if the morning light is a symbol of a fresh start and a chance to move forward.


Overall, the lyrics of The Millennium Bell seem to be about the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, and the idea that we are all part of a larger, cosmic web. The repeated use of sacred words and phrases from different cultures reinforces this idea and makes the song feel universal and transcendent.


Line by Line Meaning

Huaca Pacha Mama
A reverence for the earth and the mountains, acknowledging them as sacred.


Huaca Saqsaywaman
A tribute to the historic Incan fortress and its importance in the region.


With The Sunlight Shining Through Cloud
A recognition of the beauty of nature and the wonder of light piercing through the clouds.


Zero!
A countdown to the turn of the millennium, signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another.


Ekuseni Kuya Khanya
A call to celebrate the beginning of a new day and a new era.




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Pure genius Mike Oldfield!

Leonardo Ferraz

good times i was in this show....

Dorimi Prism

+Ryan Jason I suggest to track a copy of the DVD, though it has become a bit rare to find brand new as of late.

Ryan J.

do you know where I can find a high quality version of this performance?

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