Cara Dillon (born 21 July 1975 in Dungiven, County Derry, Northern Ireland)… Read Full Bio ↴Cara Dillon (born 21 July 1975 in Dungiven, County Derry, Northern Ireland) is an Irish folk singer. In 2001, she launched her career as a solo artist in the UK with the eponymous Cara Dillon album. Prior to this, Dillon had been a member of the folk groups Óige and Equation. She and Sam Lakeman (whom she married in 2002) left Equation and signed to Blanco y Negro records going under the name 'Polar Star' (though there do not appear to be any recordings).

Dillon released her eponymous first solo album in 2001, a mixture of tradtional songs with two original compositions. This album garnered the best newcomer award and the best song for 'Black is the Colour' at the 2002 Radio 2 folk awards.

The follow up 'Sweet Liberty' was released in 2003 with her third album 'After the Morning' following in 2006.

In January 2008 Dillon and her band recorded a DVD The Redcastle Sessions in County Donegal which led to an extensive tour starting in the May and continuing through the folk festival season to the winter of 2008/9. This tour took-in venues across Ireland, Great Britain and The USA and introduced guitarist John Smith as a duet partner on the single If I Prove False, this single and a fourth album Hill of Thieves (released 26 January 2009) saw Dillon move to her own label Charcoal Records.

Everywhere
Cara Dillon Lyrics

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Turn it inside out so I can see-uh
The part of you that's drifting over me-uh
And when I wake you're--you're never there
And when I sleep you're--you're everywhere
You're everywhere

Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are

'Cause every time I look
You're never there
And every time I sleep
You're always there

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone

I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that you might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone

I am not alone

And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath
It's you I breathe
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone

You're in everyone I see

So tell me
Do you see me?

Overall Meaning

The song "Everywhere" by Cara Dillon talks about a person who sees the presence of their loved one in every aspect of their life. The lyrics, "Turn it inside out so I can see, the part of you that's drifting over me", illustrate how the person wishes to understand and see the essence of their loved one more clearly. They also mention how they feel the presence of their loved one even when they are not physically around, as stated in the lyrics "And when I wake you're--you're never there, and when I sleep you're--you're everywhere." The person expresses their confusion about their relationship with their loved one and is seeking clarity, asking, "Just tell me how I got this far, just tell me why you're here and who you are."

The chorus of the song emphasizes how the person's loved one is omnipresent, as they see them even when they close their eyes. The lyrics "You're everything I know, that makes me believe I'm not alone" demonstrate how the presence of their loved one provides solace and comfort in times of loneliness.

The second verse talks about how the person tries to resist the emotional hold that their loved one has over them. They express how it's hard to believe that their loved one might not be real, but they try to "wash the pain away from me."

Overall, "Everywhere" is a heartfelt ballad about the all-encompassing presence of a loved one. It touches on themes of confusion, love, and longing for clarity.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn it inside out so I can see-uh
Reveal your true self and emotions so that I can better understand you

The part of you that's drifting over me-uh
The part of you that is having an effect on me in ways that are not immediately clear

And when I wake you're--you're never there
When I am awake, you are absent from my life

And when I sleep you're--you're everywhere
When I sleep, you exist in my dreams and thoughts

You're everywhere
Your presence is pervasive and all-encompassing

Just tell me how I got this far
Help me understand how I ended up where I am now

Just tell me why you're here and who you are
Give me insight into your motives and identity

'Cause every time I look You're never there
No matter how much I search or seek your attention, you are never present

And every time I sleep You're always there
In my dreams and subconsciousness, you are consistently present

'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I close my eyes it's you I see You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone I'm not alone
Your presence is so pervasive that I am comforted by your existence, even in times of loneliness

I recognize the way you make me feel It's hard to think that you might not be real I sense it now, the water's getting deep I try to wash the pain away from me Away from me
I am aware of how you make me feel, but it is difficult to accept that you may not be genuine. I am struggling to forget about the hurt I associate with you

And when I touch your hand It's then I understand The beauty that's within It's now that we begin You always light my way I hope there never comes a day No matter where I go I always feel you so
When I am physically close to you, I am able to appreciate the goodness I see in you, and I hope our relationship only continues to grow no matter where we are

'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I catch my breath It's you I breathe You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone
Your presence is so significant to me that it sustains me during moments of hesitation and uncertainty

You're in everyone I see So tell me Do you see me?
You are omnipresent and existent for me in all situations. Are you aware and attentive to my presence as well?

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tiffany Arbuckle, Michelle Branch, Matthew Bronleewe, John M. Shanks

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