Moonlight Shadow (Original Long Version)
Mike Oldfield · Other Songs - Mike Oldfield
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
He passed on worried and warning,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Lost in a riddle that Saturday night,
Far away on the other side.
He was caught in the middle of a desperate fight
And she couldn't find how to push through.
The trees that whisper in the evening,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Sing a song of sorrow and grieving,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
All she saw was a silhouette of a gun,
Far away on the other side.
He was shot six times by a man on the run
And she couldn't find how to push through.
[ Chorus ]
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven far away.
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven one day.
Four a.m. in the morning,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
I watched your vision forming,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Star was light in a silvery night,
Far away on the other side.
Will you come to terms with me this night,
But she couldn't find how to push through.
[ Repeat Chorus ]
Far away on the other side.
Caught in the middle of a hundred and five.
The night was heavy and the air was alive,
But she couldn't find how to push through.
[ Repeat Chorus x3 ]
The last that ever she see him,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
The clouds gather just beneath him,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Caught in the middle of a hundred and five,
Far away on the other side.
The night was heavy and the air was alive,
But she couldn't find how to push through.
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Far away on the other side.
But she couldn't find how to push through.
About Moonlight Shadow (Original Long Version)
Mike Oldfield's "Moonlight Shadow (Original Long Version)" stands as a definitive example of his atmospheric electronic style, blending synthesizer textures with melodic sensibilities that characterize his work from the early 1980s. While often associated with his more famous ambient and progressive rock compositions, this track showcases his ability to craft immersive soundscapes that prioritize mood and texture over traditional song structures. The recording reflects the evolving production techniques of the era, utilizing layered synth pads and rhythmic elements to create a haunting, nocturnal ambiance that has become a staple in his discography. Released as part of his broader catalog of experimental electronic music, the piece demonstrates Oldfield's versatility beyond his signature piano-driven works. It serves as a testament to his ongoing exploration of electronic soundscapes, influencing subsequent artists in the ambient and new age genres. The track remains a significant song in his body of work, offering listeners a glimpse into the intricate sonic landscapes he constructed during this period of creative development.