Into the West
Howard Shore, London Voices, Annie Lennox, London Oratory School Schola, London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Lay down Your sweet and weary head The 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 And 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 And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water Grey ships pass Into the West
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Written by: Howard Shore, Philippa Boyens, Annie Lennox
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Into the West" was co-written by Annie Lennox, Howard Shore, and Fran Walsh. This collaboration came about because of their involvement in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" movie.
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Theme InterpretationThe song is inspired by the death of a young New Zealand filmmaker, Cameron Duncan, who died of cancer in 2003. His death deeply moved Fran Walsh and her partner, LOTR director Peter Jackson, which in turn inspired this heartfelt song.
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Film Placement"Into the West" is the closing song of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" film. It plays during the sequence when Frodo sails into the Undying Lands, leaving his friends behind.
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Award WiningThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003. It also won a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Movie Award in the same category.
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Resonance with Story"Into the West" reflects the theme of mortality and provides a moving farewell to Middle Earth and its characters -- a perfect conclusion for such an epic trilogy.
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Legendary ArtistsAnnie Lennox, a renowned musician and advocate known for her hauntingly beautiful voice, sang "Into the West". Howard Shore, who composed the orchestral music for the whole trilogy, composed the music for this song.
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Album SuccessThe soundtrack album featuring "Into the West" was a great success. It reached number 72 on the Billboard 200, and the song alone peaked at number 14 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
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Moving PerformanceLennox performed "Into the West" live at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004, a performance that was highly praised and remembered.
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Memorable LyricsThe heartfelt and poignant lyrics of "Into the West" are often quoted and cited, such as "Don't you weep, there are no tears in this place" and "What can you see on the horizon? Why do the white gulls call?"
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Critical AcclaimThe song has continued to receive critical acclaim years after its release, with critics praising its emotive melody, stirring lyrics, and Lennox's poignant performance.
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