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.
Awakening
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Now when the sky is empty of stars
Now when the world is wrapped in sleep
In a quiet endless and deep
In the silence of the night
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Now as the light starts to rise
Now as the day opens wide
Now as the dreams slips away
You wake to the day
You wake to the light
Here as your dream falls away
Feel as the dark turns to day
Leave the shadows behind
And the dream called in blind
Turn into the light
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
To light
The song "Awakening" by Celtic Woman tells a story of hope and renewal. The first verse sets the stage for the dark and quiet night, a time of rest and dreams. However, amidst the stillness, a fire comes to life, breaking through the darkness and illuminating the heavens and the earth. The second verse emphasizes the power of this fire, stretching across the ocean and rising high, shining brightly in the night. The chorus repeats the image of the fire awakening the earth and the heavens, bringing light and life where there was once darkness and sleep.
The lyrics use the image of a flickering flame to represent awakening and renewal. The flame is described as "soft and bright" and "dancing with the light," highlighting its gentle intensity. This fire is not destructive, but rather brings forth life and hope. The repeated phrases and uplifting melody make this song a powerful anthem for anyone seeking renewal and a fresh start.
Overall, "Awakening" celebrates the power of light and hope to overcome darkness and despair. The song encourages listeners to believe in the possibility of renewal, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when the world is shadowed and dark
In times of darkness and uncertainty
Now when the sky is empty of stars
In times when there is no direction or guidance
Now when the world is wrapped in sleep
When everything seems to be at rest
In a quiet endless and deep
In a profound and infinite silence
In the silence of the night
During the stillness of the night
Far off in the distance
In a place not easily reachable
A fire comes to life
A spark of hope ignites
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
A small glimmer of light illuminates the darkness
Burning soft and bright
Radiating a gentle glow that brings warmth and comfort
Dancing with the light
Moving and swaying in harmony with the illumination
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Stirring a sense of wonder and awe in all of creation
Far across the ocean
In a place far away
A flame is rising high
A bright light is emerging
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Penetrating the veil of obscurity and obscurity
Shining in the night
Radiating a glow in the darkness
Rising with the light
Emerging into the light of day
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Bringing forth a sense of awakening and renewal in all of existence
Now as the light starts to rise
As a new day dawns
Now as the day opens wide
As the possibilities of a new day unfold
Now as the dreams slips away
As the visions of the night fade
You wake to the day
As you rise to meet the challenges and opportunities of the new day
Here as your dream falls away
As the illusions and fantasies of the night dissolve
Feel as the dark turns to day
Embrace the awakening of a new reality
Leave the shadows behind
Move away from the darkness of the past
And the dream called in blind
And the illusions of the night that were leading you astray
Turn into the light
Turn towards the illumination of truth and hope
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Bringing forth a sense of awakening and renewal in all of existence
To light
To the illumination of a brighter future
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BARRY MCCREA, BARRY JOHN MCCREA, CATRIONA NIDHUBHGHAILL, CATRIONA MAIRE NI DHUBHGHAILL, DAVID DOWNES, DAVID ANTHONY DOWNES
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@nanikdasani4547
Now, when the world is shadowed and dark
Now, when the sky is empty of stars
Now, when the world is wrapped in sleep
In a quiet, endless, and deep
In the silence of the night
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Now, as the light starts to rise
Now, as the day opens wide
Now, as the dream slips away
You wake to the day, you wake to the light
Feel as your dream falls away
Feel as the dark turns to day
Leave the shadows behind
And the dream, cold and blind, turn into the light
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Here to wake the heavens and the earth, tonight
@christopherjohnlamb1396
I will tell you a story if you belive
There is a place called heaven
This I can undoubtedly say
Without any hesitation
Of what this message conveys
There are no words to describe it
No visuals that can compare
Such as roads of gold or gates that scroll
Beyond Earth's hemisphere
One night while I was sleeping
My soul started to be raised
Sitting up from within my body
With arms in heavenly praise
What brought this spiritual moment
This I do not know
But the feelings felt within myself
Were shared to me by soul
There was an ultimate feeling of self-giving
A surrendering of my total being
No other thoughts came to mind
Except praising God as my king
The love I felt was immeasurable
No past love came close to compare
A love so strong and powerful
Yet seemed to have always been there
The soul itself was not a mist
Or foggy image seen
But an array of electrical colors
Though formed in my earthly being
As my soul descended back
To where my body laid
A gasp of air was all it took
To make me step forth and say...
There most certainly is a God!
The Colonel. S.A.S.
@johnfurgenson2809
I just can't get over how well Chloe can sing. I love celtic woman but honestly I come just to hear Chloe sing. This song, like so many others, demonstrate why she owns Celtic Woman.
@adrianborgesalmeida6167
This was one of my favorite tours ever!!! They´re just amazing!! So magical and angelical... Love them!!
@robertwashburn1085
I had the pleasure of seeing these ladies 4 times live . Each time wa a joy . Their voices were pure magic . The current group is good. But these ladies had it all , beauty , talent and professionalism.
@lmbee59
awwww..... a nice way to break up the monotony and to keep from getting burned out from traveling in so many cities! Thanks for explaining that. ;D Can't wait to see them next month in Portland OR. My husband and I hearing impaired and couldn't believe how awesome their voices are.
@deborahbryant6607
I absolutely love this music. They are so talented.
@loredanacaglio9794
Sono affascinata e rapita dalla vostra meravigliosa musica e voci..spero tanto di potervi sentire in concerto..un giorno..😄
@lesleyfrolloandhooklover6615
I love Celtic Women since their beginning in 2004. My father and I love their music and now I love singing to their songs.
@maclane1968
j'en peux plus je l'écoute en boucle quelle performance j'en reviens pas ! bravo a vous les celtic woman je connaissais deja beacoup de vous mais la j'ai plus de parole tellement c'est magnifique
@nwk38
She will be sorely missed. Replacing Chloe is going to be huge task.You are right ,her voice is remarkable, as well as her performances. Chloe is one of a kind.
@silverblade2707
I just discovered this band and I am amazed....what a wonderful treat to my ears...thank you...