Flying Start

music and lyrics by Mike Oldfield
sung by Kevin Ayers

Last revised: 13 December 1995

We took a place in the sun
To see just what had become.
The warm wind blows constantly.
Does the answer still blow? Did you find your chateau
In that Mediterranean fantasy?


[ Chorus ]

Flying start made the whole world sing.
They had no choice.
Flying start like a shining pearl, they
Sang in one voice.


To where the sun always shines,
Familiar faces and wines.
The warm wind blows constantly.
Knock on the door but the memory's poor.
Is there somebody in? Now answer me!
Two dark eyes from the doorway shine.
So you lost your dream in a bottle of wine.
I knew you had to do it your way, fine,
But there's no-one to carry the cross this time.


[ Repeat Chorus ]

On dusty roads and tracks.
Now it's the time to turn back.
The warm wind blows constantly.
Riding that storm since the day you were born.
Is there somebody in? Now answer me!
Two dark eyes from the doorway shine.
So you lost your dream in a bottle of wine.
I knew you had to do it your way, fine,
But there's no-one to carry the cross this time.


[ Repeat Chorus ]