Oldfield and her siblings were raised in the Roman Catholic faith of their mother, Maureen. After spending her childhood partly in Dublin and then partly in Reading, Berkshire, Oldfield joined the Royal Academy of Dancing at the age of twelve to study ballet dancing. She quit dancing only four years later.
Oldfield's musical career started in 1968 when she co-founded the folk duo The Sallyangie together with brother Mike Oldfield. The group recorded their first and only album at the recommendation of the Pentangle guitarist, John Renbourn. The sound of the album, Children of the Sun recorded in 1969, was a fairy-tale blend of English folk and pop, with Sally's vocals taking center-stage. Guesting with The Sallyangie on their first recording were Terry Cox, noted drummer/percussionist of Pentangle, as well as flutist Ray Warleigh, who also played with Allan Holdsworth, Nick Drake and many others. Sally and Mike split up in the autumn of the same year due to artistic differences, and Sally and Mike went their own ways for a time.
Oldfield's first solo album release was Water Bearer, released in 1978. Since then, she has continued to release solo albums, as well as appearing on several albums of her siblings Mike and Terry. She was one of the singers performing the female chorus in a couple of sections of Tubular Bells, in the climax of part one and just before the Scottish tune in part two.
Sun In My Eyes
Sally Oldfield Lyrics
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The early flowers of the spring are showing
How warm is the wind
I can feel your hair in my fingers flowing
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
How blue is the sky
In your eyes I see my life unfolding
My heart is beating and the world is on fire
I wanna drink with you this cup I'm holding
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
The lyrics of "Sun In My Eyes" by Sally Oldfield are a beautiful ode to a lover, in which the singer immerses themselves in the beauty of nature while thinking about their beloved. They describe the clarity of the night and the early signs of spring, and they feel the warmth of the wind and the gentle flow of their lover's hair through their fingers. The singer sees their life unfolding in the blue of their lover's eyes and feels their heart beating while the world seems to be on fire. They want to drink from the same cup as their lover so they can share in the same experience.
The chorus is a repetition of the same four lines, which convey the singer's desire to merge with their lover and to be immersed in their light. The phrase "you are the sun in my eyes" suggests that the singer's lover is the source of their happiness and inspiration. The image of the "empty sky" is a powerful symbol of the singer's openness and willingness to receive their lover's light, and the "endless dawn" suggests that their love will keep shining forever. The idea of holding each other "through the storm" acknowledges that there may be difficulties ahead, but their love will sustain them. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a deep, powerful, and eternal love.
Line by Line Meaning
How clear is the night
The night is incredibly clear and serene.
The early flowers of the spring are showing
Spring is beginning, with its first flowers starting to bloom.
How warm is the wind
The wind is pleasantly warm to the touch.
I can feel your hair in my fingers flowing
In this moment, I am holding you close and feeling your hair move through my fingers.
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
You are the bright and shining light that illuminates my life and brings me joy.
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
I want to be open and available for you, like the empty sky ready to receive the sun's radiance.
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
I want you to bring your warmth and light into my life, like the never-ending sunrise that fills the sky.
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm
No matter what challenges come our way, I will support and hold you, helping us both weather the storm together.
How blue is the sky
The sky is a stunning and mesmerizing shade of blue.
In your eyes I see my life unfolding
By looking into your eyes, I can visualize my future coming together and taking shape.
My heart is beating and the world is on fire
I am experiencing intense emotions and the whole world feels like it's burning with passion.
I wanna drink with you this cup I'm holding
I want to share my life with you, toasting to our love and journey together.
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
You pierce through the darkness and illuminate my life with your brilliance.
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
I yearn to be receptive and available for you, and to let your light shine through me.
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
I want to open myself up to your warmth and radiance, letting it enter my life and energize me like the sunrise energizes the world.
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm
No matter the challenges we face, I am committed to holding you close, helping us both find security and stability in the midst of the storm.
Hey you, you are the sun in my eyes
You are the shining light that I follow and that guides me through life.
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky
I want to be vulnerable and receptive to you, like the open sky waiting for the sun to fill it with light.
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
I wish to be filled with your light and love, like the world is filled with the radiance of dawn's first light.
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana Aiache
Em Português
Linda canção, obrigada!⚘💗
Sally Oldfield
O Sol Em Meus Olhos
Como é clara a noite
As flores do início da primavera estão se mostrando
Como é quente o vento
Eu posso sentir seu cabelo fluindo em meus dedos
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Como o céu é azul
Em seus olhos eu vejo a minha vida se desdobrando
Meu coração está batendo e o mundo está pegando fogo
Eu quero beber com você este cálice que eu estou segurando
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar pela tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Vic REMYON
How clear is the night!
The early flowers of the Spring are showing
How warm is the wind!
I can feel your hair in my fingers flowing
Hey! You, you are the sun in my eyes!
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky!
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm.
How blue is the sky!
In your eyes I see my life unfolding
my heart is beating and the world is on fire!
I wanna drink with you this cup I'm holding!
Hey! You, you are the sun in my eyes!
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky!
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm.
Hey! You, you are the sun in my eyes!
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky!
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm.
Hey! You, you are the sun in my eyes!
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky!
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm.
Hey! You, you are the sun in my eyes!
And I wanna come to you like the empty sky!
So you can shine in me like the endless dawn
And I can hold you, hold you through the storm.
Ana Aiache
Em Português
Linda canção, obrigada!⚘💗
Sally Oldfield
O Sol Em Meus Olhos
Como é clara a noite
As flores do início da primavera estão se mostrando
Como é quente o vento
Eu posso sentir seu cabelo fluindo em meus dedos
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Como o céu é azul
Em seus olhos eu vejo a minha vida se desdobrando
Meu coração está batendo e o mundo está pegando fogo
Eu quero beber com você este cálice que eu estou segurando
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar pela tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Hey! Você, você é o sol nos meus olhos
E eu quero chegar até você como o céu vazio
Então você pode brilhar em mim como a aurora interminável
E eu posso te abraçar, te segurar através da tempestade
Luis Galbiatti
Música linda .Hoje em dia e impossível ouvir esse tipo de maravilha.
Valter Oliveira
Isto sim é uma melodia! Sally Oldfield, é fantastica!
Gerson Luiz
Que delícia de canção! Melodia e voz perfeita! Congratulations!!
João Bosco Vilar
Que música linda!!! Estava procurando há muito tempo, pois marcou muito a minha adolescência. Eh fase boa e a parece que a Humanidade estava inspirada!
José Marins
Vc se refere a "Mirrors" ?
João Bosco Vilar
@José Marins Também, que fez parte da trilha sonora da novela "Pai Herói"!!!
Emanoel Cavalcanti
Que música! Que voz! Que encanto é Sally Oldfield!
Haiwás
Inesquecível a Sally ♡♥♡♥♡♥
Roger Ferns
A serene and beautiful voice! First song, The Sun In My Eyes, is classic Sally Oldfield but the whole album is great