"Man of Two Worlds" is a song by the British band Ultravox, released in 1984. The lyrics describe the experience of someone seeking solace and inner peace by taking shelter at standing stones. The protagonist feels a deep connection with spirits and the ancient energy surrounding the stones. The song conveys a sense of duality, as the narrator is torn between two worlds. They mention being a "man of two worlds" and feeling like they are part of two simultaneous existences. The lyrics suggest that this person is caught between their own world and a spiritual realm. The phrase "Taobh ri taobh tha sinn mar aon de dha shaobhail" is Scottish Gaelic and can be translated to "Side by side, we are as one of two lives." It emphasizes the dual nature of the narrator's existence. The narrator also experiences a connection with ancient wisdom, reading passages of ancient rhyme that speak of long-forgotten tales and mysteries. This connection allows the spirits to communicate with them, offering guidance and knowledge when the time is right. The verse "Hand fighting hand" implies that the protagonist is in a constant struggle or conflict within themselves. It may symbolize the battle between their two worlds or the tension between their spiritual and earthly selves. As the song progresses, the narrator begins to feel a spiritual presence moving within them, painting vivid pictures and showing them unseen places. It is as if a door has opened, revealing glimpses of a past life they have lived before but cannot fully recall. The final lines reference the Scottish Gaelic phrase again, stating, "
