Children of the Sun
The Sallyangie feat. Mike Oldfield & Sally Oldfield Lyrics
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Sunrise feeling with golden fingers, the edges of the night
There's a hush in the air, in his silver hair
King Solomon is my father
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
I watch the boats go by as evening colours the sand
The rain is bringing tears from my lovers land
I cry to the wind bring back my lover to me
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
My lover's hands are whiter than the wings of a dove
His hair is softest fire that fall in heavenly love
His smile is a blue birds cry on a midsummer's morn
His kiss is the touch of the sun before the earth's new dawn.
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
My lover used to bring me stars he found in the sand
I would lay the singing skies inside his tiny hand
Tonight the moon is dripping on the coloured river we knew
O take me where he lies cryin' in the mornin' dew
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
I watch the boats go by as evening colours the sand
The rain is bringing tears from my lovers land
I watch the silver stars melt in love with the sea
I cry to the wind bring back my lover to me
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
The lyrics of "Children of the Sun" by The Sallyangie feat. Mike Oldfield & Sally Oldfield are full of vivid imagery and mystical references. The song seems to be about a person longing for their lover who is gone, and praying to Allah to send them a message or to bring them back. The lyrics mention King Solomon as the father, which could refer to the biblical figure known for his wisdom and wealth. The song is rich in religious references, including "Allah," an Arabic word for God.
The song begins with a beautiful description of the sunrise, which is said to "shimmer the city walls with yellow light" and "feel with golden fingers, the edges of the night." There is a hush in the air, and someone with silver hair (perhaps the lover?) who is identified as King Solomon is mentioned. As the song progresses, the singer watches boats go by and sees the evening colors on the sand. They cry to the wind to bring back their lover and long for their touch.
The lyrics of "Children of the Sun" are open to interpretation, but it seems to be a beautiful and poignant song about love, loss, and faith. It is a complex and mystical work that reflects the unique style of The Sallyangie feat. Mike Oldfield & Sally Oldfield.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise shimmers the city walls with yellow light
The sun is rising and casting a yellow light on the walls of the city
Sunrise feeling with golden fingers, the edges of the night
The sun's rays are reaching out like golden fingers, bringing an end to night
There's a hush in the air, in his silver hair
There is a quiet calm in the air, reflected in the silver hair of King Solomon
King Solomon is my father
The artist is claiming King Solomon as their father
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah's sending children of the sun
Allah is sending the children of the sun
I watch the boats go by as evening colours the sand
The singer is watching boats pass by as the evening brings color to the sand
The rain is bringing tears from my lovers land
The rain is falling like tears from the singer's lover's land
I watch the silver stars melt in love with the sea
The artist is observing the stars reflecting on the sea and appearing to merge with it
I cry to the wind bring back my lover to me
The artist is calling out to the wind to bring back their lover
My lover's hands are whiter than the wings of a dove
The artist is describing their lover's hands as being very white
His hair is softest fire that fall in heavenly love
The singer is saying that their lover's hair is like soft fire that falls in love with heaven
His smile is a blue birds cry on a midsummer's morn
The artist is comparing their lover's smile to the cry of a bluebird on a summer morning
His kiss is the touch of the sun before the earth's new dawn.
The singer is describing their lover's kiss as being like the touch of the sun before a new dawn
My lover used to bring me stars he found in the sand
The singer's lover used to give them stars that he found in the sand
I would lay the singing skies inside his tiny hand
The singer would entrust their lover with the skies that sing, placing them in his small hands
Tonight the moon is dripping on the coloured river we knew
The moon is casting a reflection on a river that is familiar to the artist and their lover
O take me where he lies cryin' in the mornin' dew
The artist is asking to be taken to where their lover is crying in the morning dew
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALLY ANNE OLDFIELD, MICHAEL GORDON OLDFIELD
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