Caribean Blue
Enya Lyrics
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...Afer Ventus...
...So the world goes round and round
With all you ever knew -
They say the sky high above
Is Caribbean blue...
If every man is true,
Do I believe the sky above
Is Caribbean blue...
...Boreas...
...Zephryus...
...If all you told was turned to gold,
If all you dreamed was new,
Imagine sky high above
In Caribbean blue...
...Eurus...
Afer Ventus...
...Boreas
Zephryus...
...Africus...
The lyrics of Enya's Caribbean Blue can be interpreted to speak about the cyclic and unchanging nature of the world, as represented by the four wind gods - Eurus, Afer Ventus, Boreas, and Zephryus - mentioned in the song. The idea of the world repeating the same patterns over and over again is conveyed in the line, "So the world goes round and round with all you ever knew." Enya also wonders if the sky above, which is blue like the Caribbean sea, is real or just a product of people's beliefs and perception. She questions whether reality is shaped by individual truth or by collective agreements and beliefs.
The next verse can be seen as a continuation of the same philosophical thought, as Enya explores the idea of imagination and its power to transform reality. She asks the listener to imagine a world where everything they say and dream becomes true, and the sky is "Caribbean blue." The use of the phrase "Caribbean blue" throughout the song presents a serene and tropical picture that contrasts with the existential questions posed by the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Eurus...
The song starts with the mention of the Greek god of the east wind, Eurus.
Afer Ventus...
The mention of the African wind, Afer Ventus signifies the arrival of the wind from the west coast of Africa.
So the world goes round and round
The line refers to how the world keeps moving, always in motion and consistently changing over time.
With all you ever knew -
The line denotes the fact that everything you know, everything you have experienced in life, changes over time, along with the world around you.
They say the sky high above
The song now speaks of the sky and how it is commonly believed to be a clear, blue shade.
Is Caribbean blue...
The line describes the color of the sky as being akin to the shimmering waters of the Caribbean Sea, with various shades of blue that cast a serene beauty over everything below.
If every man says all he can,
The song now moves on to some interesting thoughts, where individuals express everything they truly feel.
If every man is true,
The line further extends the thought process and speaks of how it would be wonderful if every person was truthful and honest with their feelings.
Do I believe the sky above
The song now moves on to a spiritual and philosophical line on whether the sky would then match the truthful and honest nature of humanity below.
Is Caribbean blue...
The line again reiterates the serene and beautiful color of the sky, as if it has successfully encompassed the peaceful nature of humanity below.
Boreas...
The mention of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas symbolizes the beginning of a new breeze, a new direction in life.
Zephryus...
The mention of Zephyrus, the Greek god responsible for the west wind, intensifies the concept of new beginnings and the winds of change that are coming one's way.
If all you told was turned to gold,
The song speaks of an individual who has lived a life where everything he has spoken has turned into something of value or importance.
If all you dreamed was new,
The line speaks of an individual who has been dreaming of a new, vibrant future full of hope and promise.
Imagine sky high above
The song now moves on to a visionary thought process of an infinite and surreal sky that is beyond normal imagination.
In Caribbean blue...
The line describes this surreal sky combining all the shades of blue from the Caribbean Sea, representing the ultimate dream of hope, promise, and a bright new future.
Eurus...
The mention of Eurus again signifies the cyclical processes of nature, and how everything in life seems to repeat itself over time.
Afer Ventus...
The mention of Afer Ventus yet again signifies the cycle of nature and how the African winds return every year after life has been regenerated along the coastlines.
Boreas
The mention of Boreas for the second time signifies the cyclical nature of life, away from the winds of the past and towards welcome beginnings.
Zephryus...
Mentioning Zephryus for the second time signifies the strong winds of change and how they can open doors and opportunities for a new start.
Africus...
The mention of the African wind Africus represents the completion of a cycle, the awakening of a new cycle, and the endless cycle of life where everything comes full circle.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nesquik Guy: This is a poem that I wrote while listening to Enya's "Orinoco Flow":
THE DOVE AND ME
I lifted my hand
A dove landed on it
And I asked it
“Where have you been?
Have you been east to the sunrise?
Have you been west to the sunset?
Have you been up into the sky
Where it's noon and midnight?”
The dove looked at me,
Then out to sea
And said, “I have seen
A world of wonder
That you've only dreamed of.
I have seen the fountains of the sun
And the frozen glaciers of the moon.
If only you had wings
So that you could go where I go.”
I sadly shook my head
And sat down on a rock,
Watching the waves flow onto the beach
Only to stop inches from me,
And then slip back into the sea,
An endless pattern like eternity.
“I have no wings,” I said.
“I only have my imagination.”
And the dove said, “Silly human.
Did you think that I meant wings
Like mine, covered with feathers?”
“Didn't you?” I asked.
“Of course not,” the dove said.
“Now imagine your arms are wings.”
I did and they were.
“Now imagine that you're lifting them,”
The dove said. “Now sweep down
And jump into the sky.”
I did and I was suddenly
Rising above where I'd sat.
“Now come with me,” the dove said.
“There are thousands of places
That I have been to, places
That I want to show you.”
I did and we did.
“Is this what heaven is like?” I asked.
"Where did you think we were?” the dove asked.
"But what about my body?” I asked.
“You won't need it anymore,” the dove said.
And I didn't.
(written 5-14-2020)
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I’m listening to Enya Caribbean Blue late January 2024
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