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 Water Is Wide
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I
When love is gentle, and love is kind
The sweetest flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
There is a ship, and she sails the sea
She's loaded deep, as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not how I sink or swim
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I
The Water Is Wide is a traditional American and Scottish folk song. The song speaks of a lover who cannot simply cross the water to reach their beloved because it is too wide and they do not have wings to fly across it. Instead, the lover seeks a boat that can carry two people so that they can sail together to reach their beloved. The song has a melancholic, yet romantic tone to it, expressing both the sweetness and fragility of love.
The second verse speaks of love's fleeting nature, comparing it to the short-lived beauty of morning dew. Even though love may begin as a gentle and kind feeling, it eventually grows old and fades away. However, the singer feels that the depth of their love is much greater than any ship sailed on the sea, indicating the intensity of their feelings.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the distance and physical boundaries that separate lovers, while also expressing the singer's desire to reunite with their beloved by sailing across the water together.
Line by Line Meaning
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
I am faced with an obstacle that seems insurmountable.
And neither have I wings to fly
I lack the necessary means to overcome this challenge.
Give me a boat that can carry two
I need a partner to help me navigate through this difficult time.
And we shall sail, my love and I
Together, we can tackle any obstacles that come our way.
When love is gentle, and love is kind
Love can be a beautiful, gentle thing when we treat it with care and kindness.
The sweetest flower when first it's new
Like a new flower, love is fresh and exciting when we first discover it.
But love grows old and waxes cold
Over time, love can lose its intensity and passion.
And fades away like morning dew
Just like the morning dew disappears with the sun, so can love fade away with time.
There is a ship, and she sails the sea
There are many opportunities and adventures to be had in life.
She's loaded deep, as deep can be
Some opportunities can be overwhelming and challenging to undertake.
But not as deep as the love I'm in
However, none of these challenges can compare to the depth of love I feel in my heart.
I know not how I sink or swim
Regardless of the outcome, I will do whatever it takes to navigate these challenges.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@MaryChrisMaryCdiliapo
🦋💖ヽ༄◦✧♡ヽヽ🥀ヽ｀♪ ｀
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I
Oh love is gentle and love is kind
And love's a flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
There is a ship, and she sails the sea
She's loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not how I sink or swim
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I
@kardancer1
Love Lisa Kelly, I think people don't give her enough credit she has a beautiful voice and has stayed with Celtic Women the entire time! This is a beautiful version!
@nwk38
Apart from her voice,which is perfection,this girl has deep beauty,right down to the soul.Sometimes you can't take you eyes off her.
@nwk38
The more you look at this video the more you realize that Lisa sings and feels emotion from the very core within her. An amazing,amazing talent.
@ameliarappell4895
This duet between Mairéad and Lisa is amazing
@gregeisen9047
Goosebumps when the pipes joined in 🏴❤❤
@luisfilipe1603
Another time you, my beloved and beautiful voice, God bless you... Hello Máiréad! Yes the"Water is wide", thank you Lisa...
@grahamcooper6538
Lisa is stunning,what a beautiful voice,stunning.
@zaphbmail
Krásná holka a krásně zpívá! Opravdu nádherné
@grahamcooper6538
Gorgeous Lisa, what a magnificent voice
@MaryChrisMaryCdiliapo
🦋💖ヽ༄◦✧♡ヽヽ🥀ヽ｀♪ ｀
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I
Oh love is gentle and love is kind
And love's a flower when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew
There is a ship, and she sails the sea
She's loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not how I sink or swim
The water is wide, I can't cross o'er
And neither have I wings to fly
Give me a boat that can carry two
And we shall sail, my love and I