Christy Moore started in the music business in the mid-sixties, when his life as a bank clerk was interrupted by a bank strike, and he moved to England. There he became involved in the folk music scene at the time, and spent a few years playing pubs and clubs around the country.
His return to Ireland was marked by the album 'Prosperous', which proved to be a milestone in the rapprochement of Irish music to the popular mainstream. This album benefited from a collaboration of the leading talents of contemporary folk music, musicians such as Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny and Liam O'Flynn, and this one-off was to lead to the formation of Planxty, a band who were soon to be at the leading edge of the revival of Irish traditional music.
Over the following years the musical status of Planxty became legendary both in Ireland, Britain and throughout Europe. However in 1974 the band split up to pursue solo projects. It was during this period that Christy continued to explore new ground as a solo artist recording a number of solo albums including 'The Iron Behind the Velvet' (TARACD2002) which featured Andy Irvine and 'Live in Dublin' (TARACD2005) with Donal Lunny.
The original Planxty lineup of Christy, Andy, Liam and Donal then reformed in 1979. They recorded two further albums with Tara Records 'After the Break' (TARACD3001) and 'The Woman I Loved So Well' (TARACD3005). There were several additions and changes to their lineup most notably the addition of Matt Molloy, flautist from The Bothy Band, who later joined The Chieftains, and Bill Whelan.
In 1981 Planxty performed a Bill Whelan arrangement called 'Timedance' as the intermission piece for the Eurovision song contest, held that year in Ireland. Later it was released as a single and is now included on Bill's CD of 'The Seville Suite' (TARACD3030) released by Tara in 1992.
In the eighties Christy again teamed up with Donal Lunny to form Moving Hearts, another ambitious and innovative Irish band which sought to mix jazz into the folk-rock fusion. Ever the wanderer, Christy was soon breaking out on his own again, and it was in the eighties that he began to establish himself as one of Ireland's leading solo artists with a string of acclaimed albums and high profile tours.
In the mid-nineties Christy decided to take a break from the music for a few years. In the year 2000 Christy return to live performances with a series of Dublin concerts. Over the last few years he has released a number of solo projects including a television series, a live album and a 6 CD boxset.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Christy Moore Lyrics
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I Thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless sky, my love
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like a trembling heart of a captive bird
The first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'till the end of time, my love
And last 'till the end of time
The lyrics to Christy Moore's song The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face express the intense emotions of a person in love. The opening line, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," sets the scene for a powerful love-at-first-sight moment. The singer goes on to describe the impact of their beloved, saying that they thought the sun rose in their eyes and that the moon and stars were gifts given to the sky by their love. These descriptions show just how much the singer is enamored with their partner.
The second verse describes the first time the singer kissed their partner. The use of the phrase "earth move in my hand" is a potent metaphor for the intense sensation of love that is shaking the singer to their very core. They also describe their partner's heart as being "like a trembling heart of a captive bird," suggesting that their love is all-consuming and that they feel like they can command their partner's heart with their touch.
The final verse reveals the singer's deep-seated conviction that their love will last "till the end of time." They describe feeling their partner's heart close to theirs and believing that their joy together will fill the earth. Overall, the song is a poignant testament to the power of love and the intensity of human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Time ever I saw your face
From the moment I first laid eyes on you
I Thought the sun rose in your eyes
I was overwhelmed by your beauty
And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave
Your very presence made the night sky brighter and more magical
To the dark and the endless sky, my love
You brought light and meaning to my darkness
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
Our first kiss was a moment of pure magic
I felt the earth move in my hand
The intensity of our connection felt like a powerful force
Like a trembling heart of a captive bird
I felt like I had complete control over your heart and soul
That was there at my command, my love
Your love was always fully devoted to me
The first time ever I lay with you
Our first time together was pure bliss
I felt your heart so close to mine
The intimacy we shared was beyond anything I had ever experienced
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
Our love was so great, it had the power to change the world
And last 'till the end of time, my love
Our love would endure forever
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