Now We Are Free
Denez Prigent And Lisa Gerrard Lyrics
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Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um
Flavum nom de leesh
Ham de nam um das
La um de Flavne
We de ze zu bu
We de so a are you
Un vi-I bee
Un da la pech ni sa (ah)
Un di-I lay na day
Un ma la pech a nay
Mee di nu ku
La la da pa da le na da na, ve va da pa da le na la dumda
Anol shadon
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um
Flavum, flavum
M-ai shondol-lee flavu
Lof flesh lay nof ne
Nom de lis
Ham de num um dass
La um de flavne
Shom de nomm
Ma-lun des dwondi, dwwoondi
Alas sharum do koos
Shaley koot-tum
The song "Now We Are Free" is a collaboration between Denez Prigent, a Breton musician and singer, and Lisa Gerrard, an Australian musician, singer and composer. The lyrics, though not in any known language and often referred to as a "glossolalia," or a made-up language, are meant to evoke emotions and speak to the soul. The words are not to be understood, but rather to be felt. Some interpretations suggest that the song talks about the human experience in life and how it is intertwined with spirituality and the unknown. In the beginning of the song, "Anol shalom, Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um {shaddai}," can be interpreted as a prayer for peace and hope in a chaotic world. The phrase "Now we are free" repeats multiple times throughout the song, signifying a sense of liberation and release from worldly stresses.
The instrumental and vocal components of the song are equally important in conveying the emotions associated with the lyrics. The instrumental arrangement includes traditional Breton instruments, such as the bombard, and Lisa Gerrard's signature ethereal vocals. The combination creates a unique and captivating sound that can transport listeners to another place and time.
Line by Line Meaning
Anol shalom
Peace be with you
Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um {shaddai}
May peace reign over this home
Flavum nom de leesh
The yellow grain that moves in the wind
Ham de nam um das
It has taken us all
La um de Flavne
It will always be with us
We de ze zu bu
We must cherish life
We de sooo a are you
As it is fleeting
Un va-a pesh a lay
And honor those who have passed
Un vi-I bee
For they are also a part of us
Un da la pech ni sa(aah)
I love you more than I can say
Un di-I lay na day
I will always be with you
Un ma la pech a nay
I love you for all eternity
Mee di nu ku
Never forget me
La la da pa da le na da na
The beauty of life will live on
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
Forever and ever
Anol shalom
Peace be with you
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um.
May peace reign over this home
Flavum, flavum
The yellow grain that moves in the wind
M-ai shondol-lee flavu
I will love you forever
Lof flesh lay nof ne
As long as I live
Nom de lis
Name of my beloved
Ham de num um dass
I am yours forever
La um de flavne
You will always be a part of me
Shom de nomm
And I of you
Ma-lun des dwondi, dwwoondi
We are together, forever and ever
Alas sharum do koos
Let us live with love and peace
Shaley koot-tum
Until we meet again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard
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