In 2007, Nรญ 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, Chloรซ Agnew left to pursue solo work, making way for Mรกirรฉad 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.
May It Be
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Shines down upon you
May it be as darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh, how far you are from home
Morni? ut?li? (Darkness has come)
Morni? alanti? (Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be the shadows call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Morni? ut?li? (Darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Morni? alanti? (Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
The song "May It Be" by Celtic Woman is a beautiful and emotional ballad that speaks to the feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, and hope that many people experience at different times in their lives. The opening lines of the song describe an "evening star" shining down upon the listener as darkness falls, encouraging them to stay true to their heart even in the midst of difficulty. The lyrics go on to acknowledge the struggles of walking a "lonely road" and being far from home, yet offer a message of belief and promise that one will find their way.
The chorus of the song provides a sense of comfort and encouragement, as the listener is assured that their shadows will "fly away" and that their journey will lead them to "light the day". The final lines, "When the night is overcome, you may rise to find the sun," offer a sense of hope and optimism that despite the darkness and struggles in life, there is always the possibility of finding light and renewal.
Overall, the lyrics of "May It Be" convey a powerful message of resilience, perseverance, and hope in the face of life's challenges. The combination of expressive vocals and beautiful melody create a haunting and inspiring atmosphere that makes the song timeless and unforgettable.
Line by Line Meaning
May it be an evening star
May a bright hope shine on you in the darkest of times like an evening star
Shines down upon you
And may it illuminate and guide you in the right direction
May it be as darkness falls
May this hope not fade away or abandon you when the dark times come
Your heart will be true
And may you stay loyal to this hope, and true to yourself
You walk a lonely road
Although you may feel alone, and the journey may be tough, keep walking and don't lose hope
Oh, how far you are from home
You may feel lost and far away from where you belong, but keep moving towards the light
Morni? ut?li? (Darkness has come)
The darkness has arrived, and it may seem like there is no way out
Believe and you will find your way
But if you believe in yourself and your inner strength, you will find a way through
Morni? alanti? (Darkness has fallen)
The darkness has now taken over, and it may be hard to see the light
A promise lives within you now
But remember, there is a promise of hope and light within you, always.
May it be the shadows call
When the darkness and fear come calling, may they be vanquished by your hope and your strength
Will fly away
And may you rise above them all, leaving the shadows behind
May it be your journey on
May this hope and strength continue to guide you on your personal journey
To light the day
And to light up the world around you with your hope and your true self
When the night is overcome
When you finally overcome your fears and doubts, and the darkness fades away
You may rise to find the sun
You will finally find the light, and be able to rise up and shine as bright as the sun
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Howard Shore, Eithne Ni Bhraonain, Nicholas John Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amiyilin
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home
Mornie utulie (Darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be the shadow's call
Will fly away
May it be you journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornie utulie (Darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
@Mattias_Stromberg
Lisa Kelly, one of the best female vocalists in the world. Such passion, grace and warmth. Close your eyes and let her voice take you to a better place.
@robashton5254
Utterly fantastic. Just off the scale brilliant. Is it possible to sing this any better? I seriously doubt it.
@LaLunaDellaNotte
She sings this so beautifully. And so does Enya. They are two different artists that each bring different things to this piece. In my own little opinion, Enya seems more interested in sounding soulful & Lisa seems to bring innocence to the piece. Both versions are great! =)
@cristina.5195
Yes, both versions are wonderful.
@fina000
I have heard different singers perform this song, but Lisa is the best!!! I love it!!!!
@rjburbine
Wow, What a beautiful young lady. She radiates charm and warmth. What a voice. Now that's what I call singing! Lisa Kelly has a new fan.
@glennbrian425
The greatest performance of the most beautiful song by the most beautiful woman with the most beautiful voice Iโve ever heard!
@hulyaeroz7821
Dear Lisa I listen to you almost evert night. I prefer old members of Celtic Woman. I know you have a school and students. Have a good luck. Love from Tรผrkiye ๐น๐ทโค๏ธ
@thepheonixring
Her voice is so hypnotic
@Syltiaana
I think she has one of the most beautiful voices i've ever heard. In fact "The Voice still ย moves me to tears....