Christmas
Enya Lyrics


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Underneath a winter sky,
A distant train sings out the miles.
And so I wonder can it be,
Will every mile bring you to me?

A promise made may still come true,
So I am waiting here for you.
If you don't come, what will I do?
Who shall I tell my secrets to?

Christmas bells ring out their chimes,
I hear them echo through the night.
And moonlight shines upon the road,
And trembles on the falling snow.

I look into the midnight blue,
So many stars I never knew.
If you don't come, what will I do?
Who shall I tell my secrets to?

I look into the midnight blue,
So many stars I never knew.




If you don't come, what will I do?
Who shall I tell my secrets to?

Overall Meaning

Enya's "Christmas Secrets" is a song about longing and waiting for someone special during the holiday season. The first stanza sets up the scene of a cold winter night with a distant train's sound can be heard in the background, possibly foreshadowing that someone is coming closer. The singer wonders if every passing mile brings this person closer to her. She expresses hope and optimism saying that she believes that a promise made might still come true and hence she waits eagerly for the person to arrive.


The next stanza refers to the excitement and joy of the Christmas season with the bells ringing out their chimes, echoing through the night. The imagery of moonlight shining on the road and snow adds a poetic touch to the song, portraying a winter wonderland setting. She then looks up at the midnight sky and gazes at an ocean of stars while contemplating her loneliness. She wonders what she will do if the awaited person does not come and with whom she will share her Christmas secrets.


Overall, Enya's "Christmas Secrets" has a vintage feel, with poetic and vivid imagery, emphasizing the sense of longing and the potential disappointment of waiting for someone.


Line by Line Meaning

Underneath a winter sky,
Beneath the gray sky of winter


A distant train sings out the miles.
A train can be heard in the distance as it travels great distances.


And so I wonder can it be,
I pause to ponder whether or not it's true.


Will every mile bring you to me?
Will your journey to me be measured by the miles?


A promise made may still come true,
It's still possible for a promise to be kept.


So I am waiting here for you.
Therefore, I am waiting for you to arrive.


If you don't come, what will I do?
What will become of me if you don't arrive?


Who shall I tell my secrets to?
To whom should I reveal my private thoughts?


Christmas bells ring out their chimes,
The joyous sounds of Christmas bells can be heard.


I hear them echo through the night.
I can hear their sounds reverberate through the darkness.


And moonlight shines upon the road,
The moon's light illuminates the road.


And trembles on the falling snow.
And shimmers on the falling snow.


I look into the midnight blue,
I look into the deep blue of the nighttime sky.


So many stars I never knew.
I am amazed at the countless stars I have never known.


If you don't come, what will I do?
What will become of me if you don't arrive?


Who shall I tell my secrets to?
To whom should I reveal my private thoughts?


I look into the midnight blue,
I look into the deep blue of the nighttime sky.


So many stars I never knew.
I am amazed at the countless stars I have never known.


If you don't come, what will I do?
What will become of me if you don't arrive?


Who shall I tell my secrets to?
To whom should I reveal my private thoughts?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

enyatv

Christmas Secrets is a new album specially curated with all of all Enya's festive hits:

1. Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night) 00:00
2. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 03:44
3. White Is in the Winter Night 07:24
4. Adeste, Fideles 10:21
5. Christmas Secret 14:24
6. Journey of the Angels 18:10
7. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 22:55
8. Amid The Falling Snow 26:36
9. The Magic Of The Night 30:16
10. The Spirit of Christmas Past 33:49
11. Dreams Are More Precious 38:06
12. Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) 42:32



All comments from YouTube:

enyatv

Celebrate this holiday season in style with all your favorite Christmas tunes like timeless classics by Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding, and the Drifters and new holiday favorites by Michael Bublé, Sia, Coldplay and more! Listen here https://TOPSIFY.lnk.to/100GreatestXmas 🎄 🎅 🎁

Paul Muad'Dib

I first fell in love with you voice back when I was watching Robin the hooded man and you've only gotten better since!

enyatv

Christmas Secrets is a new album specially curated with all of all Enya's festive hits:

1. Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night) 00:00
2. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 03:44
3. White Is in the Winter Night 07:24
4. Adeste, Fideles 10:21
5. Christmas Secret 14:24
6. Journey of the Angels 18:10
7. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 22:55
8. Amid The Falling Snow 26:36
9. The Magic Of The Night 30:16
10. The Spirit of Christmas Past 33:49
11. Dreams Are More Precious 38:06
12. Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) 42:32

عاطف علي مصباح

I am tahnk you enya

عاطف علي مصباح

Iam tahnk you

amyyourfriendsarehere

Hi Enya... Tu m'as manquer !!

amyyourfriendsarehere

Welcome to France !!

Györgyi Balogh

Merry Christmas Dear E!. Ave

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chanyang CHOI

보기엔 여자사람인데,
사람이 이렇게 곱고 경이로운 노래를 부를수 있을까? 들을수록 신비롭다.

Jan Sturk

You sing so beautifully in Adeste Fideles.
You get heavenly peace and harmony from it.
Two real gems to songs are The Spirit of Christmas Past and Dreams Are More Precious.
What wonderful music. ❤️😄👍

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