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.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know
It's a long road back
I promise you
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
The lyrics of Celtic Woman's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" express the longing and desire to be home for the holiday season. The singer begins by saying that she is dreaming of a place she loves, more than she usually does. This place represents the comfort and joy of being with family and loved ones during the holiday season. Although the road back home is long, the singer promises that she will be there for Christmas.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer will be home for Christmas, no matter what, as long as there is snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. She envisions herself at home on Christmas Eve, where the love light gleams, which represents the warmth and love of family and friends. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the admission that the singer may only be home in her dreams, indicating that she may not be able to physically make it home for Christmas.
The lyrics of the song capture the essence of the holiday season- the desire to be with loved ones, the warmth and joy of spending time together, and the longing for home. This song has become a classic Christmas favorite and has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight
I'm dreaming about a place I love, more than I usually do, tonight.
Of a place I love
My dream is about a place I love deeply.
Even more than I usually do
My love for this place is often strong, but tonight it's stronger.
And although I know
I'm aware that it's a long road back to this place.
It's a long road back
Getting to this place will require a lot of travel and effort.
I promise you
But I vow to return home for Christmas.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will definitely be home with you for Christmas.
You can count on me
You can rely on me to be there for you.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope that you will have the joy of experiencing snow and mistletoe this Christmas.
And presents on the tree
I hope there will be Christmas presents under your tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be there with you.
Where the love light gleams
I will be in the place where love is apparent and shining bright.
If only in my dreams
Even if I can't physically be there, I will be there for you in my heart and mind.
If only in my dreams
If I can't physically make it back home, just know that I'm there with you in spirit.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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