As performed with John McNairn at National Theatre of Scotland "Blabbermouth" event 18th Sept. 2014.
Maxwell's Equations have given us radar, radio and all the modern miracles we now take for granted and so have been called the "Hidden Heartbeat of the modern world" and this song is an extract from "In Time of Light", an 'electronic oratorio' for JCM for "International Year of Light 2015".
Clip uses shots of high-fliers over Glasgow on September Weekend 2014.
The White Across the Blue
I see you in the morning, I see you in the rising sun
I see you in the red sky, the bright before the dawn
When aeroplanes are passing the white across the blue
One guiding light is shining and one heartbeat will always be true
Four into three (radio call)
Three into four (radar and all)
You saw the wave, who knew what for?
Now aeroplanes are passing and always guiding you
One love light watches over and one heartbeat will always be true
You'll come home any evening, you'll come home with the setting sun
You'll come home someday bringing something for everyone
The aeroplanes are passing, like angels in the sky
God willing, safely home soon, waving white across the blue
And this heartbeat will always be true
Four into three (radio call)
Three into four (radar and all)
Hertz caught the wave, here's what it's for…...
I'll call you when I'm leaving
I'll call you when I'm on my way
I'll call you when I get there
Of all the words to say
The aeroplanes are passing, all calling out to you
One guiding light is shining and one heartbeat will always be true
Then the Saltire will fly, way up in the sky
Waving white across the blue
