In 2007, Ní Mhaolchatha left the group to focus on her solo career and was replaced by Hilary. Sharpe initially joined the group to fill in for Kelly who was on maternity leave, and later became a full member as a replacement for Fallon (who left to spend more time with family and record a solo work).
Since then, both Alex Sharpe and Lynn Hilary have left, making way for Lisa Lambe.
In 2013, Lisa Kelly left to pursue a teaching career at a Voice Academy she started up that year with her husband, making way for Susan McFadden for the 2013 Believe Tour.
In 2013, Chloë Agnew left to pursue solo work, making way for Máiréad Carlin.
Celtic Woman was recorded on September 15, 2004 for PBS Television in The United States at The Helix, Dublin to a sell-out audience. The show was organized by show producer Sharone Browne and musical director and composer David Downes, and produced by Dave Kavanagh. The show was first broadcast in March 2005 in The United States and within weeks the album Celtic Woman reached number one in the World Music charts in America and on Amazon.com charts. Their huge success in Asia and in America has been credited to the already successful megastar Enya and has been called "Riverdance for the Voice". As of July 22, 2006 the group has broken a long standing record in the music business. Their CD has been at the #1 position on the Billboard charts for an amazing 68 weeks.
On October 19th of that year, Celtic Woman was knocked off its No.1 spot on Billboard's World Music Charts, which it had maintained for 82 weeks, by Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration. This put the groups' 2 CDs at Nos. 1 and 2 respectively. Since then, Lisa Lambe has left the group to pursue a solo career.
You Raise Me Up
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to more than I can be
The lyrics of Celtic Woman's song 'You Raise Me Up' speak about the power of a supportive relationship. When the singer is feeling down and burdened by her troubles, she finds solace in the silence and waits for her loved one to join her. She then describes how this person lifts her up and helps her to overcome any obstacle. Through them, the singer is able to stand on mountains and walk on stormy seas; she becomes strong when she is on their shoulders. Ultimately, they help her to become more than she ever thought possible.
The message of this song is one of hope and empowerment, and it shows how a supportive connection can help us to find strength and resilience in even the most difficult times. The lyrics also highlight the importance of taking time to be still and quiet, to allow ourselves to feel our emotions and connect with the people we love.
Overall, 'You Raise Me Up' is a song that inspires us to seek out people who will support and challenge us to grow, to believe in our own potential, and to keep pushing ourselves to become the best version of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When I am feeling low and exhausted deep within
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
When difficulties arise and my heart is heavy
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
At that moment, I become calm and wait patiently in the quietness
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Until you arrive and spend some time with me
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You lift me up to a high place where I can see everything
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
You uplift me to a level where I can confidently overcome difficult times
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
I feel empowered and capable when I depend on you
You raise me up to more than I can be
You elevate me to a place where I can become more than what I ever thought was possible
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
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