Once Upon A Time In America
The Filmscore Orchestra - Ennio Morricone Lyrics


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I woke and you were there
Beside me in the night
You touched me and calmed my fear
Turned darkness into light
I woke and saw you there
Beside me as before
My heart leapt to find you near
To feel you close once more
To feel your love once more

Your strength has made me strong
Though life tore us apart
And now when the night seems long

Your love shines in my heart
Your love shines in my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Once Upon A Time In The West" by Ennio Morricone, as performed by The Filmscore Orchestra, convey a sense of intense longing and emotional connection between two individuals. The opening lines describe waking up to find someone special next to the singer, someone who brings comfort and dispels fear. The touch of this person turns darkness into light, symbolizing their ability to bring positivity and hope into the singer's life.


As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer and this person have been separated by life's challenges. Despite the hardships they have faced and the time they spent apart, their love remains strong. The night, which represents a metaphorical period of difficulty and loneliness, becomes bearable because of the love that still resides in the singer's heart. This love acts as a source of strength, allowing the singer to endure and overcome the struggles they face. It becomes a beacon of light in the darkness, providing comfort and solace.


Line by Line Meaning

I woke and you were there
Upon awakening, I discovered your presence


Beside me in the night
Right by my side during the darkness


You touched me and calmed my fear
Your touch alleviated my anxiety


Turned darkness into light
Transformed gloom into brightness


I woke and saw you there
Upon awakening, I observed your continued presence


Beside me as before
By my side, just like in the past


My heart leapt to find you near
My heart filled with joy upon sensing your proximity


To feel you close once more
To experience your nearness once again


To feel your love once more
To encounter your love once again


Your strength has made me strong
Your fortitude has bestowed strength upon me


Though life tore us apart
Despite life's act of separating us


And now when the night seems long
At present, during prolonged nights


Your love shines in my heart
Your love radiates within my heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ennio Morricone, Maria Travia, Audrey Stainton

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@PietroClemensi26

Come potrà mai piacermi quello che vedo oggi quando ho ascoltato e visto questi capolavori.

@antonio63able

Concordo

@snake6555

Oggi rumore in confronto, ascoltare questi versi mette addosso una nostalgia immensa, io non riesco a trattenere le lacrime per un epoca che e' stata e mai piu sará......... Pur così non smetterò mai di ascoltarla ❤

@Paky938

Concordo

@JorgeRaul-ym4qg

Totalmente de acuerdo

@kaka-sk8vb

I get goosebumps all over my body when listen to Morricone

@imhoteparchitect1787

Same especially 'Poverty' piece from the same movie 'Once upon.. , and Cinema paradiso score ❤

@kazu7goodman

This song is one of my favorite songs of my lifetime.
Ennio Morricone has had a great influence on my sensitivity.

@solrebel7

I swear to God I couldn't have said better myself

@nicholasrobinson8958

A HAUNTING PIIECE WITH A GENIUS AND MASTER OF HIS INSTRUMENT ...IT TAKES ME TO A BETTER PLACE...UNFORGETTABLE.

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