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'
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Enya Lyrics
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We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
So bring some right here
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring some right here
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Enya's version of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a traditional Christmas carol that is known for its catchy tune and cheerful lyrics. The song speaks of the holiday spirit that is shared among loved ones and reminds listeners of the importance of celebrating together.
The first verse sets the tone for the song with the repetition of "We wish you a merry Christmas" and "And a happy new year." The lines are simple and direct, emphasizing the message of well-wishing that comes with the holiday season. The second verse includes the classic line "Good tidings we bring to you and your kin," which is often associated with Christmas greetings.
The third verse is about everyone's desire for some figgy pudding, a traditional British dessert made with figs, bread crumbs, and spices. The lines "We won't go until we get some / So bring some right here" give the impression of a group of people gathered together, refusing to leave until they are served the delicious treat. This verse adds an element of fun to the song and encourages listeners to enjoy the festivities of the holiday season.
The chorus that follows repeats the message of Christmas and New Year wishes, reminding everyone to spread joy and positivity during the holiday season. Overall, Enya's version of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a timeless carol that captures the essence of the holiday spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful Christmas.
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful Christmas.
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful Christmas.
And a happy new year
We also express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful New Year.
Good tidings we bring
We bring you news of joy and celebration.
To you and your kin
This news is meant for you and your family.
We wish you a merry Christmas
Again, we express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful Christmas.
And a happy new year
Again, we express our sincere desire for you to have a joyful New Year.
We all want some figgy pudding
We all desire to have some delicious pudding made with figs.
We all want some figgy pudding
We all desire to have some delicious pudding made with figs.
We all want some figgy pudding
We all desire to have some delicious pudding made with figs.
So bring some right here
We request that you bring this delicious pudding to us immediately.
We won't go until we get some
We will not leave until we receive some of this delicious pudding.
We won't go until we get some
We will not leave until we receive some of this delicious pudding.
We won't go until we get some
We will not leave until we receive some of this delicious pudding.
So bring some right here
Once again, we request that you bring this delicious pudding to us immediately.
Good tidings we bring
Again, we bring you news of joy and celebration.
To you and your kin
Again, this news is meant for you and your family.
We wish you a merry Christmas
To end, we express once more our sincere desire for you to have a joyful Christmas.
And a happy new year
To end, we express once more our sincere desire for you to have a joyful New Year.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY JACOB, . TRADITIONAL
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EMINEM MM
Love Your Song Very Much Ma'am ❤️🥰
Music Collection
Enya's songs are so gentle, soothing, makes me happy to listen to her songs. Forget what makes you uncomfortable 🥰
Emmanuelle Chaumont
Magnifique musique et paysage🌸Merci à vous🌸Joyeux Noël à toutes et tous🌸Paix dans tous les coeurs🌸🙏💫🕊💗🗺💗🕊💕🌞💕✨💕🕊💕
Francisco Lima
LINDO DEMAIS
FANTÁSTICA ENYA
BRAVISSIMO 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Mossy Stone
Just listened to the last year's version! Simply amazing, I am in love with your voice dear Enya! ❤
Nates Lounge
What a beautiful and calming voice <3 Merry Christmas everyone! <3
Érica Mathias
Maravilhosa ❤
Sol Nascente
Vídeo maravilhoso Enya é o máximo
Cassio Alves
Que perfeição! ❤️