Stargazer
Ritchie Blackmore' Rainbow Lyrics
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Nine years worth of breakin' my back
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
See how he glides, why he's lighter than air
Oh I see his face
Where is your star?
Is it far, is it far, is it far?
I believe, yes, I believe
In the heat and the rain
With whips and chains
To see him fly
So many die
We build a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
Just to see him fly
Don't know why
Now where do we go?
Hot wind, moving fast across the desert
We feel that our time has arrived
The world spins, while we put his dream together
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
Oh, I see his face!
Where is your star?
Is it far, is it far, far?
When do we leave?
Hey, I believe, I believe
In the heat and the rain
With whips and chains
Just to see him fly
Too many die
We build a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
To see him fly
But we don't know why
Ooh, now where do we go
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
As he climbs to the top of the world
No sound, as he falls instead of rising
Time standing still, then there's blood on the sand
Oh, I see his face!
Where was your star?
Was it far, was it far
When did we leave?
We believed, we believed, we believed
In heat and rain
With the whips and chains
To see him fly
So many died
We built a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
To see him fly
But why
In all the rain
With all the chains
Did so many die
Just to see him fly
Look at my flesh and bone
Now, look, look, look, look
Look at his tower of stone
I see a rainbow rising
Look there, on the horizon
And I'm coming home, coming home, coming home
Time is standing still
He gave back my will
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is leaving here
A place called home
A place called home
Ooh
Take me back
He gave me back my will
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is leaving here
A place called home
A place called home
Ooh
Take me back, take me back
Back to my home ooh, ooh, ooh
The lyrics of Stargazer by Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow tell the story of a group of people who are willing to do anything to see a wizard fly. The first few stanzas describe their dedication to the wizard, even in the harshest of conditions, in hopes of seeing him fly. They even go as far as to build a tower of stone with their flesh and bone just to see him fly, without fully understanding why they're doing it. The song then takes a dark turn as the wizard falls to his death, leaving them questioning why they sacrificed so much to see him fly. The final stanzas are a reflection on their journey and the realization that the true home they were seeking was within themselves all along, and that they were blindly following the wizard without considering the consequences of their actions.
This song is a powerful commentary on the dangers of blindly following someone without fully understanding what they stand for or what their actions might mean. It also highlights the importance of self-reflection and finding one's true home within themselves, rather than seeking external validation.
Line by Line Meaning
High noon, oh I'd sell my soul for water
It is very hot and dry, and I am desperately in need of water
Nine years worth of breakin' my back
I have been working tirelessly for nine long years
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
The wizard's shadow is so large that it blocks out the sun
See how he glides, why he's lighter than air
The wizard moves gracefully and effortlessly, as if he is weightless
Oh I see his face
I catch a glimpse of the wizard's face
Where is your star?
Where is the wizard's guide or inspiration?
Is it far, is it far, is it far?
Is it distant, challenging or unattainable?
When do we leave?
When will we set out on this quest?
I believe, yes, I believe
I have faith and trust in this mission
In the heat and the rain
In the midst of intense and challenging conditions
With whips and chains
Using cruel and inhumane methods
To see him fly
In order to witness the wizard's incredible powers
So many die
Miracles often come at a great cost
We build a tower of stone
We construct a sturdy base for the wizard to ascend
With our flesh and bone
We sacrifice our own wellbeing to honor him
Now where do we go?
What is the next step in our journey?
Hot wind, moving fast across the desert
A powerful wind sweeps across the arid desert
We feel that our time has arrived
We sense that this is our moment, our destiny
The world spins, while we put his dream together
As we work hard to achieve our goal, the rest of the world continues on around us
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
We construct a tall structure to elevate the wizard above the earth
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
Everyone watches the wizard intently as he climbs towards his goal
As he climbs to the top of the world
The wizard ascends higher and higher
No sound, as he falls instead of rising
Suddenly, the wizard falls, instead of ascending as we had hoped
Time standing still, then there's blood on the sand
A moment of shock and extreme danger consumes everyone present
Where was your star?
In our moment of defeat and despair, we question the wizard's source of inspiration or guidance
Was it far, was it far
Was it really beyond our reach, all along?
We believed, we believed, we believed
Despite our overwhelming disappointment, we never lost faith in the wizard
Look at my flesh and bone
This painful experience has taken a great physical toll on me
Look at his tower of stone
The wizard's legacy is a towering monument of our devotion and sacrifice
I see a rainbow rising
Even in the midst of defeat and disappointment, there is still hope and beauty on the horizon
Look there, on the horizon
I see a glimpse of hope and possibility
And I'm coming home, coming home, coming home
I am returning to a sense of security and comfort
He gave back my will
The wizard has restored my sense of purpose and determination
Going home
I am returning to a place of familiarity and belonging
My eyes are bleeding
I have been pushed past my limits, and I am physically and emotionally drained
And my heart is leaving here
I am letting go of the pain and disappointment of this journey
A place called home
I am returning to a place of stability and comfort
Take me back
I long to return to a place of safety and familiarity
Back to my home
I am longing for a sense of belonging and security
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