Ariel
R.Blackmore Lyrics
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A silhouette lit by candle light
In a whispered word she is gone
Familiar stranger without a name
In a darkened room they all look the same
Like the sand of time she slips away so far away
In the mirror you can see her face
An angel dressed in the blackest lace
Just an image lost in fantasy
Then you touch her and you can't break free
Till you see your fate written there in her eyes
Oh Ariel,
Lost in a distant dream, take me home
Ariel
The lyrics to "Ariel" by R.Blackmore describe the search for an elusive woman, whose identity remains unknown. The song creates a mood of mystery and intrigue, as the singer searches for this woman in the dead of night. He describes her as a "familiar stranger without a name", evoking a sense of familiarity and yet a sense of distance at the same time. The woman is depicted as a fleeting figure, slipping away like the sands of time.
The singer's fascination with this woman is further enhanced by the description of her in the mirror. She appears as an "angel dressed in the blackest lace", a striking image that is both beautiful and haunting. The song suggests that this woman is part of a game, one that is played out in the singer's mind as he tries to capture her elusive essence. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire, as the singer pleads with Ariel to take him home.
Overall, "Ariel" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the mood of mystery and romance. It offers a glimpse into the human psyche, highlighting our fascination with the unknown and the allure of the forbidden. The song's haunting melody and evocative lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
I search for her in the dead of night
I look for her at night when it's dark
A silhouette lit by candle light
I see her shadow only in the light of a candle
In a whispered word she is gone
She disappears instantly as I call her name softly
Familiar stranger without a name
She is a stranger whom I know so well, but I do not have her name
In a darkened room they all look the same
In the darkness of the room, all girls appear similar
Like the sand of time she slips away so far away
She goes away little by little like the sand slipping from hands
In the mirror you can see her face
You can see her reflection in the mirror
An angel dressed in the blackest lace
She looks like an angel, but dresses in black
A sip of wine and the game can begin
You just need to drink some wine, and the game begins
Just an image lost in fantasy
She's just an image in a dream that I yearn
Then you touch her and you can't break free
When you touch her, you feel you cannot let her go
Till you see your fate written there in her eyes
You will not know your fate until you look into her eyes
Oh Ariel,
Oh Ariel,
Lost in a distant dream, take me home
Let that dream come true and bring me back home
Ariel
Ariel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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@lorettabibby3437
Darker than Dark ❤️. Richie Blackmore X
@giustinoscalise3177
Ritchie at the top of his game. Went from playing old rock and roll with Jerry Lee Lewis to revolutionizing hard rock/heavy metal guiar playing. His influence is stamped on just about every famous lead guitarist in the genre. The arpeggios, the sweeping, the whammy dive bombs, the gallopinng e string riding, all the neo classcial stuff. When I discovered Ritchie Blackmore, I realized just how important Deep Purple and Rainbow were for all of the great metal bands i grew up listening to. I can remember the first time i heard "Highway Star". Blew my mind. I couldn't believe it came out in 1972. It sounded like a song from Metallica's first album, "Kill Em All" that came out in 1981, 11 years later. The organ solo sounded like Kirk Hammett's solo from "ride the lightning" 12 years later. That's just one song and one band...the list goes on and on. Ritchie Blackmore is a legend and it's a shame he doesn't get the proper recognition he deserves because he absolutley changed the game.
@euanelliott8068
Ritchie doesn't need recognition..... He's got Candice.
@garyfitzhugh671
Spot on assessment. You must be a guitar player.
@repetitivemotion
Even as an old rocker when he did this song Ritchie still hit a homerun with this song. It should have been a hit song, but of course the industry doesn't care about quality.
@m.ericwatson968
I watched a documentary about Blackmore, big Blackmore fan, yet how has this album fallen under my radar? I have honestly never heard of this album before, and it's just superb! What a find, a lost Blackmore album that is now brand new to me, thrlling!
@user-vw9mu1dl9m
Вот это музыка!!! Можно слушать бесконечно.
@Yolo_Swagins
This song is fucking epic!
@MetalRider2010
Ritchie Blackmore is a Guitar God, he can make you thrill wit his riffs
@valonbeqiri8999
I am listening this masterpiece all the time