awakening
Celtic Womans Lyrics
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Now when the sky is empty of stars
Now when the world is wrapped in sleep
In a quiet endless and deep
In the silence of the night
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Now as the light starts to rise
Now as the day opens wide
Now as the dreams slips away
You wake to the day
You wake to the light
Here as your dream falls away
Feel as the dark turns to day
Leave the shadows behind
And the dream called in blind
Turn into the light
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Far off in the distance
A fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright
Dancing with the light
Awakening the Heavens and the Earth
Far across the ocean
A flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night
Rising with the light
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth
To light
the way towards a new day, Celtic Woman's "Awakening" celebrates the power of light to break through darkness and bring life to the world again. The opening lines set the scene: it's a time when everything is asleep and the world is shrouded in shadows, but then something changes. Far away, a fire begins to burn, and its light spreads across the sky, dancing with the darkness and bringing the world to life once again. As the song progresses, we are invited to imagine this same awakening happening within ourselves - as we emerge from our own "sleep," we too can "turn into the light."
Beyond celebrating the beauty of light and its ability to transform our world, "Awakening" is also a testament to the power of hope. Even when everything seems bleak, the song reminds us that there is always a chance for a new beginning. The light of the flame - whether it's far away or close to home - offers us a guiding star, a reminder that even the darkest nights can eventually give way to dawn. As Celtic Woman sings, "Here to wake the Heavens and the Earth / To light the way towards a new day," it's hard not to feel a sense of hopefulness and inspiration.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BARRY MCCREA, BARRY JOHN MCCREA, CATRIONA NIDHUBHGHAILL, CATRIONA MAIRE NI DHUBHGHAILL, DAVID DOWNES, DAVID ANTHONY DOWNES
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@nanikdasani4547
Now, when the world is shadowed and dark
Now, when the sky is empty of stars
Now, when the world is wrapped in sleep
In a quiet, endless, and deep
In the silence of the night
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Now, as the light starts to rise
Now, as the day opens wide
Now, as the dream slips away
You wake to the day, you wake to the light
Feel as your dream falls away
Feel as the dark turns to day
Leave the shadows behind
And the dream, cold and blind, turn into the light
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Far off in the distance, a fire comes to life
A flicker of a flame breaks through the dark
Burning soft and bright, dancing with the light
Awakening the heavens and the earth
Far across the ocean, a flame is rising high
Breaking through the shadows and the dark
Shining in the night, rising with the light
Here to wake the heavens and the earth
Here to wake the heavens and the earth, tonight
@christopherjohnlamb1396
I will tell you a story if you belive
There is a place called heaven
This I can undoubtedly say
Without any hesitation
Of what this message conveys
There are no words to describe it
No visuals that can compare
Such as roads of gold or gates that scroll
Beyond Earth's hemisphere
One night while I was sleeping
My soul started to be raised
Sitting up from within my body
With arms in heavenly praise
What brought this spiritual moment
This I do not know
But the feelings felt within myself
Were shared to me by soul
There was an ultimate feeling of self-giving
A surrendering of my total being
No other thoughts came to mind
Except praising God as my king
The love I felt was immeasurable
No past love came close to compare
A love so strong and powerful
Yet seemed to have always been there
The soul itself was not a mist
Or foggy image seen
But an array of electrical colors
Though formed in my earthly being
As my soul descended back
To where my body laid
A gasp of air was all it took
To make me step forth and say...
There most certainly is a God!
The Colonel. S.A.S.
@johnfurgenson2809
I just can't get over how well Chloe can sing. I love celtic woman but honestly I come just to hear Chloe sing. This song, like so many others, demonstrate why she owns Celtic Woman.
@adrianborgesalmeida6167
This was one of my favorite tours ever!!! They´re just amazing!! So magical and angelical... Love them!!
@robertwashburn1085
I had the pleasure of seeing these ladies 4 times live . Each time wa a joy . Their voices were pure magic . The current group is good. But these ladies had it all , beauty , talent and professionalism.
@lmbee59
awwww..... a nice way to break up the monotony and to keep from getting burned out from traveling in so many cities! Thanks for explaining that. ;D Can't wait to see them next month in Portland OR. My husband and I hearing impaired and couldn't believe how awesome their voices are.
@deborahbryant6607
I absolutely love this music. They are so talented.
@loredanacaglio9794
Sono affascinata e rapita dalla vostra meravigliosa musica e voci..spero tanto di potervi sentire in concerto..un giorno..😄
@lesleyfrolloandhooklover6615
I love Celtic Women since their beginning in 2004. My father and I love their music and now I love singing to their songs.
@maclane1968
j'en peux plus je l'écoute en boucle quelle performance j'en reviens pas ! bravo a vous les celtic woman je connaissais deja beacoup de vous mais la j'ai plus de parole tellement c'est magnifique
@nwk38
She will be sorely missed. Replacing Chloe is going to be huge task.You are right ,her voice is remarkable, as well as her performances. Chloe is one of a kind.
@silverblade2707
I just discovered this band and I am amazed....what a wonderful treat to my ears...thank you...