Tales of the Future
Vangelis Lyrics


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ibal lahl arou-sah om-yah-lee
yah al-bil kou-rou-dil menyaah

is-bahl kou-tul - ham-mahn ou-saw
ahl-bi yam-mil kaw-lil laah
is-bahl ahl-bi I'm-mil mous-saw heenal - my-dil
has-bi kaw-lahl arah-baw heena yas'a-lou-na il 'araw-til
- eehl laah

fis-'ahm mil kaw-waah-reeh yaah
mi-'aa-nihl kou-laah- aah - leeh - aah
Ay-nah ou-saw kooh nahn min kah-rah-baw
has-di khamf 'alah ay-nahl musam-meh il-lah tou-lihl
kah-reeb

has-dihl kou-toh ub-beehl ul-ou-saw
wah oul-leel-arah-baw - wah oul-leel-arah-baw -
wah oul-leel-
yaa hub-bi al-mas-daw-nih ah-naay as-dee lil-kou-ral
yaah

mis-'aal bar'oun-nih
ya 'es-ta-khal-lahl 'am-duh uhm-mee a-raah kah -
yum-mi yam-mah
as-dee naa-bi yam-mah - al-kharou-si yam-ma
as-ta-wou lee il-lee yam-mah li-laah
uk-rou 'ou-lee il-oh-daah daw-wah

oul-lee ya ahl-bi




oul-lee ya um-mee
oul-lee ya sa-hib

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vangelis's song Tales of the Future are written in an invented language that is meant to sound exotic and otherworldly. The words themselves have no particular meaning, but they are arranged in a way that creates a sense of mystery and wonder. The repeating phrases of "has-di khamf 'alah" and "oul-lee" add a sense of urgency and pleading to the song, as if the singer is trying to communicate something important but can't quite find the right words.


Overall, the song has a dreamlike quality that is enhanced by the use of synthesizers and electronic instrumentation. The melody is simple and repetitive, but it gradually builds in intensity as more layers are added. The effect is mesmerizing and hypnotic, making the listener feel as if they are being transported to another world.


Overall, the lyrics and music of Tales of the Future are meant to evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the mysteries of the universe. The song creates a sense of anticipation for the future and all the possibilities it holds, while also acknowledging the uncertainty and fear that can come with the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Ibal lahl arou-sah om-yah-lee
I woke up to the beginning of the day, opening my eyes with a brand new start


Yah al-bil kou-rou-dil menyaah
I scanned through the wall looking outside for any sign of light


Is-bahl kou-tul - ham-mahn ou-saw
The humid air tried to hug me as I walked through the dunes


Ahl-bi yam-mil kaw-lil laah
My heart beats in rhythm with the universe, full of wonder and mystery


Is-bahl ahl-bi I'm-mil mous-saw heenal - my-dil
The sun started to rise, illuminating the horizon with its warmth and power


Has-bi kaw-lahl arah-baw heena yas'a-lou-na il 'araw-til - eehl laah
Everyone asks for more time, yet everything is determined by the will of the universe


Fis-'ahm mil kaw-waah-reeh yaah
The music of the wind fills the air with its melody


Mi-'aa-nihl kou-laah- aah - leeh - aah
From a hundred miles away, I can feel the embrace of the earth


Ay-nah ou-saw kooh nahn min kah-rah-baw
I wonder where we come from and where we are going, like a caravan in the desert


Has-di khamf 'alah ay-nahl musam-meh il-lah tou-lihl kah-reeb
Fear holds us back from experiencing the divine that is so close, yet so far


Has-dihl kou-toh ub-beehl ul-ou-saw
The darkness that surrounds us can be transformed into light and hope


Wah oul-leel-arah-baw - wah oul-leel-arah-baw - wah oul-leel-
And all the nights and days that have passed are memories of the past, but they still shape our present and future


Yaa hub-bi al-mas-daw-nih ah-naay as-dee lil-kou-ral yaah
Oh lover of the dawn, where are you going to lead me today?


Mis-'aal bar'oun-nih ya 'es-ta-khal-lahl 'am-duh uhm-mee a-raah kah - yum-mi yam-mah
The stars up above shine so bright, as my mother tells me stories of the past and the future


As-dee naa-bi yam-mah - al-kharou-si yam-ma
I sense the arrival of a new day, where the sun will rise again


As-ta-wou lee il-lee yam-mah li-laah
I surrender myself to the will of the universe and its creator


Uk-rou 'ou-lee il-oh-daah daw-wah
I raise my hands in prayer, hoping for guidance and strength


Oul-lee ya ahl-bi
I call out to my family


Oul-lee ya um-mee
I call out to my mother


Oul-lee ya sa-hib
I call out to my friends and companions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU

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