Enya was born into a musical family. Her father, Leo Brennan, was the leader of the Slieve Foy Band, a popular Irish show band; her mother was an amateur musician. Most important to Enya's career were her siblings, who formed Clannad in 1976 with several of their uncles. Enya joined the band as a keyboardist in 1979, and contributed to several of the group's popular television soundtracks. In 1982, she left Clannad, claiming that she was uninterested in following the pop direction the group had begun to pursue. Within a few years she was commissioned, along with producer/arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, to provide the score for a BBC-TV series called The Celts. The soundtrack was released in 1986 as her eponymous solo album.
Enya didn't receive much notice, but Enya and the Ryans' second effort, Watermark, became a surprise hit upon its release in 1988. "Orinoco Flow," the first single, became a number one hit in Britain, helping the album eventually sell eight million copies worldwide. Enya spent the years following the success of Watermark rather quietly; her most notable appearance was a cameo on Sinéad O'Connor's I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. She finally released Shepherd Moons, her follow-up to Watermark, in 1991. Shepherd Moons was even more successful than its predecessor, eventually selling over ten million copies worldwide; it entered the U.S. charts at number 17 and remained in the Top 200 for almost four years.
Again, Enya was slow to follow up on the success of Shepherd Moons, spending nearly four years working on her fourth album. The record, entitled Memory of Trees, was released in December of 1995. Memory of Trees entered the U.S. charts at number nine and sold over two million copies within its first year of release. In 1997 came the release of a greatest-hits collection, Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya, which featured two new songs. Enya's first album of new material in five years, A Day Without Rain, was released in late 2000. In 2001, she contributed material to the first film in Peter Jackson's award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, scoring a hit with the single "May It Be." Amarantine, her first full-length recording since Day Without Rain, followed in November of 2005, and has so far sold nearly five million copies.
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After the September 11, 2001 attacks, her song "Only Time" (from A Day Without Rain) was used as a backdrop in many radio and TV reports about the attacks. She initially frowned upon this use, especially when many bootlegged versions of Only Time mixed with sound effects from the attack began to appear.
Enya eventually agreed to release a special edition of the song with funds going to the families of victims. Many Enya fans, however, are resentful that her music has been linked with the attacks; an example of this occurred on a 2002 appearance on CNN's Larry King Live when images of battle in Afghanistan were shown on screen as she performed "May It Be", a song with little war connection. This sparked some complaints within Enya's fan community.
Enya is admittedly a slow worker when it comes to composing music. As a result, fans have had to wait as long as five years between albums. In September 2004, a new song, set to words from a Japanese poem Roma Ryan had written and called "Sumiregusa" ("Wild Violet") was unveiled in Japan as part of an advertising campaign for Panasonic. In announcing the new recording, Warner Music Japan stated that Enya's next album was scheduled for release (in Japan at least) in mid-November. Enya issued a press release on her official Web site on 19 September stating that this was a mistake and no new album was immediately forthcoming.
Enya was awarded the World's Best-Selling Irish Act award at the World Music Awards in London on 19 November 2006. On February 11, 2007 Amarantine won Enya her fourth Grammy when it was awarded the Best New Age Album award.
Recent Releases
In November of 2005, a new album, entitled Amarantine, was released. It won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for 2007.
In 2006, Enya released several Christmas-themed CDs with newly recorded material. On October 10, 2006, Sounds of the Season was released containing six songs: the previously released "Oíche Chiúin" (a.k.a. "Silent Night") and "Amid the Falling Snow", new recordings of the standards "Adeste Fideles" (a.k.a. "Oh Come All Ye Faithful") and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" as well as two original songs, "Christmas Secrets" and "The Magic of the Night". This CD was released only in the United States in an exclusive partnership with the NBC television network and the Target department store chain.
In later November two new editions of Amarantine were released. In North America, it was reissued as Amarantine - Special Christmas Edition with a second disc containing the four new Christmas songs previously issued on Sounds of the Season (the original album already had "Amid the Falling Snow" while "Oíche Chiúin" is a recording dating back to 1988 which had already been featured on numerous collections). The UK received a deluxe version of this release (Amarantine - The UK Special Edition) which also included three postcards and a copy of Roma Ryan's book Water Shows the Hidden Heart which is referenced on the original album. Canadian fans could choose from the Special Christmas Edition of Amarantine, or an EP entitled Christmas Secrets which only contained the four new songs.
Coinciding with these releases was the relaunch of Enya's official website on Nov. 2, 2006. On November 16, 2006 Enya mentioned on ITV1's that she is working on a new album. A month later, in a Japanese interview Enya said that the album will be a complete Christmas album and it will be released in the winter of 2007. There is no schedule for the release date itself.
Enya's album, "And Winter Came", was released in November 2008. It contains twelve tracks - ten brand new songs plus a newly recorded choral rendering of Oiche Chiuin (Silent Night) and a stunning version of the traditional Christmas hymn 'O come, o come Emmanuel'
The Wild Child
Enya Lyrics
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Ever stop and listen
Ever feel alive
And you've nothing missing
You don't need a reason
Let the day go on and on
Let the rain fall down
Give into it now
Let the day surround you
You don't need a reason
Let the rain go on and on
What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
Only take the time
From the helter skelter
Every day you find
Everything's in kilter
You don't need a reason
Let the day go on and on
Every summer sun
Every winter evening
Every spring to come
Every autumn leaving
You don't need a reason
Let it all go on and on
What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
What a way, what a way to make it through
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
Enya's "Wild Child" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the essence of living life with abandon. In the lyrics, Enya describes the serendipitous moments in life that make us feel alive, such as "feeling alive" and "having nothing missing." These moments often come without any reason, and we should allow ourselves to revel in them without overthinking or analyzing. The lines "you don't need a reason, let the day go on and on" indicate that we should take each day as it comes and enjoy the simple pleasures that life has to offer.
As the song progresses, Enya suggests that we should let nature surround us and embrace the changing seasons. The repetition of the line "let it all go on and on" reinforces the idea of enjoying the present moment without worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. This idea is further reiterated in the chorus, which encourages listeners to "take to" the day and find joy in being a "wild child."
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, accompanied by a playful melody and the occasional "da-da-da" interlude. This adds a touch of whimsy to the song, emphasizing the carefree sentiment it encourages.
Overall, "Wild Child" is a song that celebrates living in the moment and enjoying life's small pleasures. It is a reminder to let go of our worries and fears and allow ourselves to be free.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever close your eyes
Close your eyes and take a moment to be present
Ever stop and listen
Listen to the world around you, be mindful of your surroundings
Ever feel alive
Experience life to the fullest, embrace your senses
And you've nothing missing
You are content with what you have and do not need anything else to feel fulfilled
You don't need a reason
You don't require a specific cause or motive to enjoy life
Let the day go on and on
Let each day continue as it is, enjoy the moment without worrying about what's to come
Let the rain fall down
Allow yourself to experience the ups and downs of life
Everywhere around you
In every aspect of your life
Give into it now
Fully embrace the moment and let yourself feel
Let the day surround you
Let the day and its experiences envelop you
What a day, what a day to take to
What a perfect day to appreciate and enjoy life
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a great way to navigate through life's obstacles and challenges
Only take the time
Take a moment to step back and appreciate life
From the helter skelter
From the chaos and commotion of everyday life
Every day you find
Every day presents its own opportunities for happiness
Everything's in kilter
Everything is in balance and working as it should be
Every summer sun
Every summer is filled with its own unique experiences
Every winter evening
Every winter holds its own joys and comforts
Every spring to come
Every spring brings new growth and opportunities
Every autumn leaving
Every autumn brings changes and new beginnings
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da
Instrumental interlude
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
What a perfect day to embrace your free, wild spirit
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eithne Ni Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I. And I plan to do it for the remaining of my life. I followed Enya since my youth in the 90's.
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Always reminds me one summer night in 2003