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.
When You Wish Upon A Star
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Your secret longing
Like a blot out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
You dreams come true
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Your secret longing
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
May all your dreams come true
The lyrics to Celtic Woman’s rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star” are a beautiful and timeless reminder that our dreams and desires can come true if we believe in them and have the courage to pursue them. The song begins by stating that wishing upon a star is something that anyone, no matter who they are, can do. It’s a reminder that we can all hope for something, regardless of our background or situation. If we have a dream that we truly believe in, anything is possible.
The second verse focuses on the importance of having the courage to pursue our dreams. The lyric, “If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme,” encourages us to have faith in ourselves and our aspirations. It’s a reminder that if we truly believe in something, we should pursue it with all our hearts and never give up on it. The chorus repeats the idea that if we wish upon a star, our dreams can come true. It reminds us that fate is kind and will help us see our dreams through to fruition.
The final verse repeats the chorus but adds the sentiment that fate steps in “like a bolt out of the blue” and can help us achieve our dreams when we least expect it. It’s a beautiful reminder that we should always remain hopeful and open to opportunities that might arise unexpectedly. The song ends with the simple wish that all our dreams come true, a beautiful sentiment that captures the essence of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
By trusting your desires and aspirations to the universe, your dreams have a chance of coming true
Makes no difference who you are
Regardless of your background, social status, or situation in life, you have the potential to achieve your dreams
Anything your heart desires
Your innermost desires and wishes are limitless and can take any form that you can dream up
Will come to you
If you have faith in your heart and genuinely wish for something, it has a chance of becoming reality and manifesting in your life
If your heart is in your dream
Only by having sincere and wholehearted belief in your desires can they have a chance to materialize and come to fruition
No request is too extreme
All dreams are equally valid and deserving of attention, no matter how challenging or seemingly impossible they may seem
When you wish upon a star
Repetitive line to reinforce the concept of wishing and dreaming as a way to manifest what you desire
As dreamers do
A reminder that many great achievements and inventions started with a simple dream or imaginative idea
Fate is kind
The universe is benevolent and offers opportunities for good things to happen, if we take the initiative to make them happen
She brings to those who love
The universe brings blessings and opportunities to those who are open and receptive to receiving them, and who have faith and trust in the process of manifestation
The sweet fulfillment of
The feeling of satisfaction and joy that comes with having your desires and dreams fulfilled, as if life is giving you a sweet reward
Your secret longing
The personal and intimate dreams and goals that are close to your heart and that you may not share with others, but which hold deep meaning and significance for you
Like a blot out of the blue
Sudden and unexpected events or opportunities can appear seemingly out of nowhere, as if the universe is presenting you with a gift or a chance to make your dreams come true
Fate steps in and sees you through
Sometimes, fate or the universe may align circumstances in your favor and provide you with a helping hand to overcome obstacles or reach your goals
Your dreams come true
The ultimate goal and outcome of wishing upon a star - to have your deepest desires and aspirations fulfilled, and to experience the feeling of having achieved something meaningful and fulfilling
May all your dreams come true
A final wish and blessing to listeners, to encourage them to continue to wish, believe, and dream as a positive and transformative force in their lives
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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