Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel's Real World Records and they are also reportedly the best-selling band on the label, only exceeded in sales by Gabriel himself. Their striking live performances have often become the highlights of the WOMAD concert festivals. They signed a contract with Real World obliged to release five albums, of which the 2005 release Anatomic is the last. At this writing it is unclear what path the band will take in the future.
In 2003, they changed their name to the simpler Afrocelts; however, two of their latest albums, Pod, a compilation of new mixes of songs from the first four albums, and their fifth studio album Anatomic uses the long and familiar form. This decision is apparently informed by the fact that they are well-known as Afro Celt Sound System.
Persistence Of Memory
Afro Celt Sound System Lyrics
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On the white horizon,
I can feel you're still around,
And the dream overtakes me.
Then I know
You'll stay in this moment
We'll go where its flowing.
You'll be what you want to be
Right here with me.
When I'm out here on my own,
And it all cuts through me.
I see you're safe alone,
Oh then it hits me.
And I know
You're here in this moment,
Right where its flowing.
You are what you want to be
Right here with me.
Stay in this moment.
Go where its flowing.
You are what you want to be
Right here with me.
The lyrics of Afro Celt Sound System's song Persistence Of Memory convey a sense of being far away from home and feeling a connection to someone, even though they are not physically present. The opening lines describe the feeling of being on a journey, perhaps a physical or emotional one, far away from home. Despite this distance, the singer can still feel the presence of the person they are connected to "on the white horizon". This suggests that the connection is more than just physical and has a spiritual or emotional element.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more certain of the connection between them and the other person. They feel that the person will stay with them "in this moment" and that they will go wherever life takes them. The lyrics suggest a sense of trust and comfort in this connection, as though it is something that will endure no matter what challenges they face.
Overall, the lyrics of "Persistence Of Memory" convey a sense of perseverance and hope. The singer is far from home and facing challenges, but they are able to find comfort and strength in the connection they have with someone else. The song suggests that this connection is something that will help them to overcome any difficulties they might face.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm travelling far from home
While I'm on a journey far away from home
On the white horizon,
Amidst the white horizon
I can feel you're still around,
I sense your presence nearby
And the dream overtakes me.
And the dream takes control of me.
Then I know
At that moment I realize
You'll stay in this moment
You are present in this very moment
We'll go where its flowing.
We will move with the flow
You'll be what you want to be
You will become what you desire
Right here with me.
Being with me in this moment
When I'm out here on my own,
When I'm alone out here
And it all cuts through me.
And when everything pains me.
I see you're safe alone,
I realize that you're alone but safe
Oh then it hits me.
It suddenly strikes me
And I know
Then I understand
You're here in this moment,
You are also present in this moment
Right where its flowing.
Moving along with the current
You are what you want to be
You become what you want to be
Right here with me.
Here with me in this moment
Stay in this moment.
Stay in this present time.
Go where its flowing.
Go along with the natural flow
You are what you want to be
You become what you desire
Right here with me.
Here with me, being your true self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IARLA O'LIONAIRD, JAMES MCNALLY, MARTIN RUSSELL, SIMON EMMERSON, SIMON MASSEY
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@Swordsquire
When I’m traveling far from home
On the wide horizon
I can feel you’re still around
And the dream overtakes me
Then I know, you’ll stay in this moment
We’ll go where it’s flowing
You’ll be what you want to be
Right here, with me
When I’m out here on my own
And it all cuts through me
I see you’re safe alone
Ah, then it hits me
And I know, you’re here in this moment
Right where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me
Stay in this moment
Go where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me . . . with me . . . with me. .
@raphaelpaquin9961
Everyone in the world has a heart beating for someone who shared an inforgettable moment in your life. Someone who brings your heart a deep human warmth that will never leave you. Never. A lover, a friend, a mother, a child...
@limesquared
Love this song. It feels like flying...
@MicheleBornaEOLDoula
Still one of my favorite albums.
@robmellors1973
Like all Afro Celt albums!.
@derjukee
"You stay here, I have to go see...literally the entire world. But don't worry, you have Park West Deli here for everything you need."
@Swordsquire
When I’m traveling far from home
On the wide horizon
I can feel you’re still around
And the dream overtakes me
Then I know, you’ll stay in this moment
We’ll go where it’s flowing
You’ll be what you want to be
Right here, with me
When I’m out here on my own
And it all cuts through me
I see you’re safe alone
Ah, then it hits me
And I know, you’re here in this moment
Right where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me
Stay in this moment
Go where it’s flowing
You are what you want to be
Right here, with me . . . with me . . . with me. .
@andersenzo8066
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@omarikobe6629
@Anders Enzo Definitely, have been using Instaflixxer for months myself :)
@LuisAlbertoFernandezTello
Beautiful song!
@intheblink
This was my favorite song from that album! So romantic.