Into The West
Annie Lennox · Other Songs - Annie Lennox
your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
you have come to journey's end
Sleep now
and dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
from across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
all of your fears will pass away,
safe in my arms
you're only sleeping.
What can you see
on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
a pale moon rises -
The ships have come to carry you home
All will turn
to silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
into the world of night
through shadows falling
out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
you and I will meet again.
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can can you see
on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
a pale moon rises -
The ships have come to carry you home.
And all will turn
to silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the west
Into The West
Annie Lennox's 'Into The West' stands as a defining track from her 1982 album *Diva*, serving as the thematic anchor for the film *The Last Emperor*. The song blends ethereal pop with orchestral arrangements, showcasing Lennox's distinctive vocal style and her ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of melancholic grandeur. Released during the height of her solo career, the recording exemplifies the new wave and art pop sensibilities of the early 1980s, utilizing layered harmonies and a driving rhythm to create an emotional narrative. Its composition and performance have cemented its status as a classic, influencing subsequent artists who sought to merge cinematic storytelling with pop music. The track remains a staple of her discography, recognized for its lyrical depth and its successful integration of music and visual media.