Ceili Rain makes an innovative blend of pop-rock music with a flamboyant Celtic/Irish flavor and a subtle but sincere Christian message. Led by Bob Halligan Jr, who writes all the music and lyrics, this talented and experienced group includes Buddy Connoly on button accordion, Raymond Arias on lead guitar and vocals, Tyler Duncan on tin whistles and uilleann pipes, Matt Mason on bass and vocals and Bill Bleistine on drums.
With Whatever Makes You Dance and Change in Your Pocket, their first spiritandsong releases, they now have five albums. When they're not writing and recording new music or traveling around the country giving concerts at churches, conferences and other events, Ceili Rain does fundraising for Mercy Corps.
As a songwriter, Bob Halligan Jr, has had over 140 songs recorded by well-known rock artists, including Cher, Michael Bolton, KISS, Kathy Mattea, Bob Carlisle, Rebecca St. James, Jump 5, Maire Brennan and countless others. His songs have sold more than 30 million units.
After growing up and attending Catholic schools in Syracuse, New York, Bob went on to earn a B.A. from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. After 14 years in New York City and eight in Nashville, Bob returned to central New York State, where he lives with his wife of 30 years, Linda, and his teenage son Liam. He enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to National Public Radio (NPR) and watching the Yankees.
Ping Pong
Ceili Rain Lyrics
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Until You gave it to me
And boy, You gave it to me good
I had a lotta love that I didn't have
Until You gave it to me
Like everybody said You would
And you did
Watch the love go ping pong
You to me, me to You, You to me
It goes ping pong
Me to You, You to me, me to You
So sing the song
Joyfully, from Ivory Coast to Zuider Zee
We go ping pong
Me to You, You to me, me to You
I got a big heart that I didn't have
Until You gave it to me
Until You showed me how to care
So many things that I didn't have
Until You gave 'em to me
Until You made me wanna share
Who I am
I knew I could - now I can
There's lots of love to go around
So let's go around with lots of love
In Ceili Rain's song "Ping Pong," the singer expresses gratitude towards someone who has helped them become a better and more loving person. The first verse talks about an idea that the singer didn't have until this person came into their life and gave it to them. This idea has transformed the singer's life and they are thankful for it. The second verse is about love. The singer says that they had a lot of love inside them that they didn't know how to give until this person showed them how. This person has helped the singer open their heart and teach them how to care for others. The chorus of the song talks about the love going back and forth, like a game of ping pong. The singer and this person are exchanging love and it feels joyful. The bridge of the song encourages everyone to share their love because there is "lots of love to go around."
The lyrics to "Ping Pong" can be interpreted in many different ways, but the main message is that love is something that can be shared and grown, and that other people can help us become the best version of ourselves. The song uses the imagery of a game of ping pong to represent the exchange of love between two people. It is a joyful song that celebrates the power of love to transform our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I had an idea that I didn't have
I was stuck and couldn't find a way, I thought it was impossible to have that idea
Until You gave it to me
Until you came into my life and made me see things from another perspective
And boy, You gave it to me good
And you gave me a great deal of inspiration, showing me the magic and joy of creativity
I had a lotta love that I didn't have
I had a feeling of emptiness and loneliness, like something very important was missing from my life
Until You gave it to me
Until you showed me the power of love, the way it can fill our hearts and make us feel bright and alive
Like everybody said You would
Like I heard from everyone else, that you were the one who could change my life and take me to new horizons
And you did
And you lived up to the expectations, making me see the world from a different and wonderful point of view
Now it? s my turn to give
Now I feel the urge to give back the love I received, to share it with the ones around me and make them feel happy
Watch the love go ping pong
See how love goes back and forth, like a game of ping pong, spreading joy and affection everywhere
You to me, me to You, You to me
You give me love, I give it back to you, and then you give me more, creating a loop of happiness and warmth
It goes ping pong
Love goes back and forth, it never stops, and it never gets old or tired
Me to You, You to me, me to You
I give you love, you give it back to me, and then I give it back to you, creating a bond that nothing can break
So sing the song
Let's celebrate this feeling of love, let's express it through the power of music and joy
Joyfully, from Ivory Coast to Zuider Zee
With happiness and enthusiasm, from Africa to Europe, from one corner of the world to another
We go ping pong
We keep spreading love and joy, we keep giving and receiving, creating a connection that transcends distance and time
I got a big heart that I didn't have
I feel full of love, my heart expanded and grew, and now it beats with passion and kindness
Until You gave it to me
Until I met you, until you showed me the beauty and power of love, I didn't know how to love truly
Until You showed me how to care
Until you taught me how to care for others, how to treat them with compassion and respect, I was lost and confused
So many things that I didn't have
So many things were missing from my life, like a sense of purpose, a source of inspiration, and a feeling of belonging
Until You gave 'em to me
Until you came and filled the gaps, showed me the way, and gave me what I needed to grow and evolve
Until You made me wanna share
Until you showed me how to give, how to make a difference, how to touch people's lives and make them better
Who I am
I discovered who I am, my true self, my strengths, my passions, my values, and my goals
I knew I could - now I can
I used to doubt myself, my abilities, my worth, my potential, but now I'm confident, motivated, and optimistic about the future
There's lots of love to go around
There's an infinite amount of love in the world, enough to heal, to transform, to unite, and to create wonders
So let's go around with lots of love
So let's spread love everywhere we go, let's make it our mission, let's make it our legacy
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
R VANK
This is my jam.