Celtic Woman is a musical group from Dublin, Ireland comprising five Irish … Read Full Bio ↴Celtic Woman is a musical group from Dublin, Ireland comprising five Irish women with a repertoire that ranges from traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs. Current members include the five vocalists Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Máiréad Carlin, Susan McFadden, Lynn Hilary, Alex Sharpe, and the violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. Deirdre Shannon sang with the group during Ní Mhaolchatha's pregnancy in 2005-2006. Hayley Westenra, a New Zealander of Irish descent, sang with the group during its 2006-2007 tour as its sixth member. Méav Ní Mhaolchatha and Órla Fallon were two of the original members of the group, though both have since left to pursue other projects.

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.

The Prayer
Celtic Woman Lyrics

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I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know

Let this be our prayer
As we go our way
Lead us to a place

Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

I pray we'll find your light
And hold it in our hearts
When stars go out each night
Remind us where you are

Let this be our prayer
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above
We hope each soul will find
Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Needs to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Need to find a place

Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Prayer" by Celtic Women, the singer prays for guidance and wisdom as they journey forward in life. They ask that they be led to a safe place and that they will be able to hold God's light in their hearts. The lyrics address the universal desire for safety, a sense of purpose, and the need for hope that every individual needs. The words "Guide us with your grace, give us faith" are repeated several times throughout the song, highlighting the importance of faith in navigating life's many paths.

The song expresses the hopes and fears of individuals as they face unknown territories, both physical and emotional. The line "when shadows fill our day" resonates with many people, as it speaks to those moments when life becomes uncertain and we need guidance. The singer seeks reassurance from a higher power that they will find a place of safety, protection, and love. The song ends with a final appeal for guidance and faith, as the singer asks for a safe passage to a new destination.

Line by Line Meaning

I pray you'll be our eyes
I ask that you watch over us with vigilance.

And watch us where we go
And guide us in our journeys.

And help us to be wise
And grant us wisdom in times of uncertainty.

In times when we don't know
Especially when we are unsure.

Let this be our prayer
May this be our plea to you.

As we go our way
As we proceed through life.

Lead us to a place
Direct us to a safe haven.

Guide us with your grace
And help us find our way with your divine guidance.

To a place where we'll be safe
To a location where we are protected.

I pray we'll find your light
I ask that we discover your illumination.

And hold it in our hearts
And keep it fervently within us.