Clannad, whose name is taken from an Clann as Dobhar meaning the family from Dore, was formed by the Brennan family in 1970. Máire, Ciarán and Pól Brennan joined uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan and began performing in their father Leo's tavern. Máire's sister, Enya, joined the band in 1979 and left three years later to pursue a successful solo career. Máire has also enjoyed a simultaneous career as a solo singer, starting with her 1992 album entitled Máire, and recently altered the spelling of her name to Moya Brennan.
Harry's Game, the group's theme song for a television thriller, prominently featured in the film Patriot Games, was also used in a commercial for Volkswagen in 1992, and won Clannad newfound popularity in the United States. Another hit was the 1985 song In a Lifetime with Bono of U2. Their song, I Will Find You, is part of the soundtrack for the 1992 film The Last of the Mohicans.
The mega-selling album Lore (1996) also gave some thought to the Native American Indians. On Trail Of Tears Noel Duggan imagined how it felt to be exiled from your ancestral land. He was also thinking about these people and their connection with the Irish. How for instance, these distant American cousins had sent money to Ireland during the potato famine of the Nineteenth Century.
Their Grammy in 1999, (their third nomination) was in recognition for the Landmarks (1998) record, which was once again sited in the heartland of Donegal, shaped by the mountains, the glens and the sea-lashed shores of Gweedore. In Of This Land Moya sings about Ireland, of its past and of its future. The track Fadó translates as "Long Ago", which once again demonstrates the influence of old Celtic history on Clannad's music.
In 2003, Clannad released the best of album, In A Lifetime, which is one of their biggest selling albums to date.
Clannad have gone from strength to strength, and from their early days have created a massive fan base. The youngest of the siblings, Moya's (Máire's) sister and goddaughter is the musician Brídín Brennan.
In 2008, Clannad again began touring, beginning with a UK tour in March. Clannad's Noel Duggan in March 2008 released the band's official biography, 'Moments in a Lifetime', which includes many unseen photographs, and the band's latest (15th) compilation 'Celtic Themes' was released a few days later.
In June 2009, Clannad was nominated for an IMA Award in the category Best Revival Act.
Their album Nádúr (their first new album since the release of Landmarks in 1997) was released worldwide in September 2013.
In 2019, Clannad embarked on their In a Lifetime farewell tour, but it was postponed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new compilation album entitled, In a Lifetime (which included two new tracks), was released.
Discography
* 1972 — The Pretty Maid (Clannad)
* 1974 — Clannad 2
* 1976 — Dúlamán
* 1978 — Clannad in Concert [live]
* 1979 — Ring Of Gold [live, unofficial bootleg]
* 1980 — Crann Úll
* 1982 — Fuaim
* 1983 — Magical Ring
* 1984 — Legend [soundtrack]
* 1985 — Macalla
* 1987 — Sirius
* 1987 — The Collection [collection]
* 1988 — Atlantic Realm [soundtrack]
* 1989 — Pastpresent [collection]
* 1989 — The Angel and the Soldier Boy [soundtrack]
* 1992 — Anam
* 1993 — Banba
* 1995 — Lore
* 1995 — Themes [collection]
* 1997 — Landmarks
* 1997 — Rogha: The Best of Clannad [collection]
* 1998 — An Diolaim [collection]
* 2003 — The Best of Clannad: In A Lifetime [collection]
* 2005 — Clannad - Live In Concert, 1996 [live]
* Nádúr (2013)
Official website: www.clannad.ie
Northern Skyline: www.clannad.org.uk
Something To Believe In
Clannad Lyrics
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Trying to keep a hold
On some piece of mine
All the time
And somebody's lookin' around
Tyin' to find
Something to believe in
All the things they promised
They're always lies
CHORUS
Well it's something
Oh it's something to believe in
You know it's something
Every little once in a while
You take a chance to win
On a turning card
But it may be hard
We could be fooled on the merry-go-round
But I'm trying to find
Something to believe in
To believe in
All the things they promised
You know they always lied
CHORUS
I've been willing and strong all along
Through chilling times
In a sea of heartbreak
Where you give and take
I won't give in to promises
Until I find something to believe in
To believe in
The lyrics of Clannad's Song Something To Believe In speaks about the struggle to find meaning in a world of chaos and confusion. In today's fast-paced society, everyone seems to be in a rush to hold on to their own piece of mind, and it's usually at the expense of others. People are constantly searching for something to believe in, for a purpose to hold on to. The lyrics also suggest that most of the things people are promised are usually lies. Despite this, the singer implores the listener not to give in to these false promises until they find something to believe in, something to hold on to.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part of the lyrics. The lyrics "Well, it's something, oh it's something to believe in, you know it's something" suggests that even though finding something to believe in can be difficult, once you find it, it can give you a sense of hope and purpose. The lyrics encourage us not to give up trying to find something that we genuinely believe in, something that will keep us motivated and hopeful.
Overall, the song Something To Believe In is a call to action for people to look beyond the lies and the chaos of daily life and search for something that will give them meaning and purpose. It's a deeply insightful and poignant piece of music that speaks to the heart of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's rushing around
Everyone is in a hurry, trying to stay ahead of the game.
Trying to keep a hold
Trying to maintain a sense of control over their lives.
On some piece of mine
On some aspect of their being, whether mental or emotional.
All the time
Always struggling.
And somebody's lookin' around
Someone is searching for something.
Tyin' to find
Struggling to locate.
Something to believe in
Something that they can place their trust in.
To believe in
To have faith in
All the things they promised
All the things that have been pledged to them.
They're always lies
Those things are always deceptive.
Well it's something
In spite of that, there is still something.
Oh it's something to believe in
There's something still worth having faith in.
You know it's something
It's something that they are sure of.
Every little once in a while
From time to time.
You take a chance to win
You take a shot at coming out ahead.
On a turning card
On a game of chance.
But it may be hard
But it may not be easy.
We could be fooled on the merry-go-round
We could be deceived by the carousel of life.
But I'm trying to find
But still, I seek.
Something to believe in
Something that will restore my faith.
To believe in
To trust in.
All the things they promised
All the things we have been pledged.
You know they always lied
We all know that they were all false promises.
I've been willing and strong all along
I have been persevering and tenacious throughout.
Through chilling times
During the cold and dark seasons of life.
In a sea of heartbreak
Amid a flood of emotional turmoil and anguish.
Where you give and take
Where one oscillates between gains and losses.
I won't give in to promises
I will not be swayed by assurances.
Until I find something to believe in
Until I find something to have faith in.
To believe in
To trust in.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ian Williams
Everybody's rushing around
Trying to keep a hold
On some piece of mind
All the time
And somebody's looking' around
Trying to find something
To believe in
To believe in...
All the things they promised
They're always lies
Well it's something
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Ohh it's something to believe in
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
You know it's something
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Every little once in a while
You take a chance to win
On a turning card
But it may be hard
We could be fooled on the merry go round
But I'm trying to find
Trying to find something
To believe in
To believe in...
All the things they promised
You know they always lied
It's something
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
It's something to believe in
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
You know it's something
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
I've been willing and strong all along
Through chilling times
In a sea of heartbreak
Where you give and take
I won't give in to promises
Until I find
Something
To believe in
To believe in...
Ohh it's something
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
That's something to believe in
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
You got something to believe in
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
loretta wilson
Before my boyfriend died in 2012, he bought me the Clannad CD called ""Ïn a Lifetime"""...It was the ONLY CD I owned for 5 years..so for 5 straight years I listened to that CD almost EVERY single night..it had a magical effect on me, it always made me feel better when nothing else in my life could...I still have that same CD, now in 2020..and I still listen to it..about one year ago, I bought a new Clannad CD...and it is just as Beautiful and Magical as the "In a Lifetime" CD...and THIS song, was always my favorite song..their music brings me to a higher place...Clannad's Vibrations are from a higher, beautiful place....like heaven itself...I think I'm going to get my CD Player out and listen to my "In a Lifetime "CD...right now....
brennos198
Clannad is a part of me, I love Clannad. It's magic for the senses
mancalledclay
one of my very favorite groups in the world...they've gotten me through many a session of being here on Planet Earth.
Patrick Dumortier
one of the best songs in the history of music - on all levels, music, lyrics, performance
Chris Manolo
Simply fabulous. What a fantastic band Clannnad are.
pspboy7
Moya (Maire) and Enya are both great artists, I like them both.
Artur
Every little once in a while I can listen to this song over and over again and it seems to sound better and better. Still trying to find something to believe in.
Jonathan Berman
Past Present by Clannad is such a beautiful album, I remember growing up with the album, it meant so much to me.
Elina Sol
What a great collaboration. Clannad is an extraordinary group.
Piotrek K.
Uwielbiam Clannad. Jak słyszę tą piosenkę, mam ciarki na plecach... Coś pięknego! I love Clannad. Each time I hear this song, I get shivers down my spine... Something Beautiful!