Kennedy studied for a degree in pure music at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth County, Kildare.
He performs live with a full band, including a drummer, bassist, lead guitarist, and violinist.
He is signed to Interscope Records and released a collection of previously released songs, Dermot Kennedy, on 4 January 2019 through Riggins Recording Limited. His debut major-label studio album, Without Fear, was released on 4 October 2019.
Glory
Dermot Kennedy Lyrics
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'Cause he stepped off of the tallest sail
For all the love he'd left below in the waves
He made his peace with letting go
Said some things he'd never dared to say
The one the lighthouse left alone, never saved
'Til set of eyes had pinned him
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me, "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, her throat wasn't in it)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
I was only ever thinking 'bout you, you know
She's singing to me, "Glory"
They found a letter that he wrote
He said, "It's best off if we burn the page"
I wrote it very long ago in different days
I guess I'm tired of talk of hope
I've learned that doves and ravens fly the same (Fly the same)
But suddenly she's all I know, an old refrain
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me, "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, her throat was linen)
She's singing to me, "Glory"
I was only ever thinking 'bout you, you know
She's singing to me, "Glory," oh
Oh, oh, oh (Glory)
I was only ever thinking 'bout you, you know
Singing to me, "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me, "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me, "Glory"
(Glory, glory, oh)
She's singing to me, "Glory", no
Singing to me, "Glory"
In Dermot Kennedy's song "Glory," it tells the story of a sailor who sacrifices his life by jumping off the ship's tallest mast into the ocean, leaving behind the moments he will never get to experience again. The sailor had made peace with letting go as he had said some things he had never dared to say. However, his version of a kingdom pinned him down, and everything he had left behind became a distant memory. The chorus emphasizes the beauty and positivity that someone brings into another's life by referring to it as "Glory." The singer describes how he was only ever thinking of her, and she brings him hope and a sense of contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
For all the moments never known
Remembering all the missed opportunities and lost experiences.
'Cause he stepped off of the tallest sail
A decision made to let go of the past and move forward.
For all the love he'd left below in the waves
Leaving behind previous relationships or people who once mattered.
He made his peace with letting go
Coming to terms with accepting the past and moving on.
Said some things he'd never dared to say
Finally speaking up after holding back for so long.
The one the lighthouse left alone, never saved
Feeling like an outcast or abandoned by society.
'Til set of eyes had pinned him
Until someone noticed him and his worth.
Became his version of a kingdom
This person became a source of shelter, comfort and love.
Now I know they'll never hunt me
Finding sanctuary and security in this person's love.
When she's singing to me, "Glory"
Feeling the joys of life when with this person.
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
With newfound hope and optimism due to this person's love.
She's singing to me, "Glory"
This person evokes feelings of happiness and contentment.
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
Thinking of this person frequently and expressing feelings in written form.
(Tried to tell her, her throat wasn't in it)
Acknowledging that this person might not be a great singer, but still appreciating their efforts.
I was only ever thinking 'bout you, you know
All-consuming thoughts and feelings towards this person.
They found a letter that he wrote
A past letter discovered by others.
He said, "It's best off if we burn the page"
Wanting to let go of the past that was expressed in the letter.
I wrote it very long ago in different days
Reflecting on how much he has changed since writing the letter.
I guess I'm tired of talk of hope
Losing faith in the concept of hope and optimism.
I've learned that doves and ravens fly the same (Fly the same)
Realizing that not everything is as it seems.
But suddenly she's all I know, an old refrain
Realizing that this person is the only one he cares about and thinking of the good times spent with them.
She's everything the devil can't be
The person represents everything good and pure, in contrast to evil.
(Glory, glory, oh)
Expressing gratitude or praise to this person.
Singing to me, "Glory"
Continuing to express the happiness this person brings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dermot Joseph Kennedy, Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucasvowell8423
Lyrics:
For all the moments never known
'Cause he stepped off of the tallest sail
For all the love he'd left below
In the waves
He made his peace with letting go
Said some things he'd never dared to say
The one the lighthouse left alone
Never saved
'Till a set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
And a hopeful rhythm woke within him
She's singing to me "Glory"
Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em
She's singing to me "Glory"
Tried to tell her, throat was linen
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
She's singing to me glory
They found a letter that he wrote
He said "it's best off if we burn the page"
I wrote it very long ago
In different days
I guess I'm tired of talk of hope
I've learned that doves and ravens fly the same (fly the same)
But suddenly she's all I know
An old refrain
'Till a set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
And a hopeful rhythm woke within him
She's singing to me "Glory"
Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em
She's singing to me "Glory"
Tried to tell her, throat was linen
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory" (Oh)
(Glory)
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory"
'Till a set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
'Till a set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
She's singing to me "Glory"
Singing to me "Glory"
@chriskarma_
"Glory Lyrics"
For all the moments never known
'Cause he stepped off of the tallest sail
For all the love he'd left below
In the waves
He made his peace with letting go
Said some things he'd never dared to say
The one the lighthouse left alone
Never saved
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, throat was linen)
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
She's singing to me "Glory"
They found a letter that he wrote
He said "it's best off if we burn the page"
I wrote it very long ago
In different days
I guess I'm tired of talk of hope
I've learned that doves and ravens fly the same (fly the same)
But suddenly she's all I know
An old refrain
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, throat was linen)
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory" (Oh)
(Glory)
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(Glory, glory, oh)
She's singing to me "Glory", no (glory)
Singing to me "Glory" (glory)
@callofdoobie3092
Lyrics*
For all the moments never known
'Cause he stepped off of the tallest sail
For all the love he'd left below
In the waves
He made his peace with letting go
Said some things he'd never dared to say
The one the lighthouse left alone
Never saved
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, throat was linen)
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
She's singing to me "Glory"
They found a letter that he wrote
He said "it's best off if we burn the page"
I wrote it very long ago
In different days
I guess I'm tired of talk of hope
I've learned that doves and ravens fly the same (fly the same)
But suddenly she's all I know
An old refrain
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
Now I know they'll never hunt me
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(And a hopeful rhythm woke within him)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Had some letters written, 'course she's in 'em)
She's singing to me "Glory"
(Tried to tell her, throat was linen)
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
She's singing to me "Glory"
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory" (Oh)
(Glory)
I was only ever thinking about you, you know
Singing to me "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
A set of eyes had pinned him
Became his version of a kingdom
She's everything the devil can't be
When she's singing to me "Glory"
(Glory, glory, oh)
She's singing to me "Glory", no (glory)
Singing to me "Glory" (glory)
@savannahnormand3583
Shoutout to my uber driver for playing this song during my ride. It is definitely my new favorite song, I've been listening to it nonstop!!
@derekhendrick7680
Mine too 🙏
@natacatLrcs
Why do i never get uber drivers like this one ? 😩
@ksytvlogsksytvlogs6027
btw if it wasn’t for instagram a wouldn’t even know half of these songs!!
@savannahnormand3583
3 years later, I’ve seen him twice in concert (absolutely the best live artist I have ever had the pleasure to see) and this song is still one of my favourite songs (along with all of his others) ❤️❤️
@sarcastic_redbeard6263
@@savannahnormand3583 yes! I'm glad a friend introduced me to his music and I havent stopped listening to him since then and seen him in concert once so far. He hasn't made a song I havent liked.
@paddy6317
Who's here right now listening to this amazing song on these bad times that all the world is sadly going through. Music like this is very powerful and good for you . We as one will get through this stay safe people from 🇮🇪🌍
@ares9191
Yes amazing song
@kaolenoneill2533
paddy yea amazing song
@leahjohnson8478
IT HAPPENED!! :-D