exile
Enya (Clannad) Lyrics
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In December mornings,
Cold is the cry that rings
From this far distant shore.
Winter has come too late
Too close beside me.
How can I chase away
All these fears deep inside?
I'll wait the signs to come.
I'll find a way
I will wait the time to come.
I'll find a way home.
My light shall be the moon
And my path - the ocean.
My guide the morning star
As I sail home to you.
I'll wait the signs to come.
I'll find a way
I will wait the time to come.
I'll find a way home.
My light shall be the moon
And my path - the ocean.
My guide the morning star
As I sail home to you.
Who then can warm my soul?
Who can quell my passion?
Out of these dreams - a boat
I will sail home to you.
The lyrics to Enya's song Exile depict the feeling of being alone, lost and longing to return home. The first verse talks about the coldness of the winter winds and the feeling of being too close to everything. The singer is filled with despair and sadness that cannot be easily pushed away. In the next few lines, the singer talks about waiting for a sign, a way to return home. The moon, ocean and morning star become her guides to reach her destination. She hopes to sail back to her loved ones, feeling warmth and comfort.
In the second stanza, the singer speaks about the deep rooted pain she holds. No one can warm her soul or quell her passion as she feels trapped in her dreams. However, she finds solace in the thought of a boat that will take her home. This shows the singer's determination to fight the pain and fight for her happiness. In the end, the boat is a symbol of hope and a new journey to return home.
The overall theme of Exile is about battling inner demons and hoping for a brighter future. The lyrics flow flawlessly and create a serene and calming environment, almost like a soothing balm to the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold as the northern winds
The weather is very cold, comparable to the chilly northern winds.
In December mornings,
It is particularly cold in the mornings of December.
Cold is the cry that rings
The surrounding environment is so cold that it causes painful and sharp sounds.
From this far distant shore.
The location is far from the artist's home and is a strange land.
Winter has come too late
Winter has arrived late in the season due to some reasons.
Too close beside me.
The winter season is too close to the singer, causing her/him discomfort.
How can I chase away
The singer is tormented by something, and he/she doesn't know how to get over it.
All these fears deep inside?
The artist has worries and fears inside of her/him that are very concerning.
I'll wait the signs to come.
The artist will wait for signs or signals to guide her/him towards the next course of action.
I'll find a way
The artist will find a path or solution to overcome the challenges.
I will wait the time to come.
The singer will patiently wait for the right time to come and take action.
I'll find a way home.
The artist will find a way to return home despite the obstacles faced.
My light shall be the moon
The moon will guide the singer, acting as a source of light to navigate the way.
And my path - the ocean.
The ocean will be the singer's path, where he/she will travel through to reach home.
My guide the morning star
The morning star will act as the singer's guide, providing direction needed to achieve the goal.
As I sail home to you.
The artist will sail through the ocean on this journey back home.
Who then can warm my soul?
The artist is seeking something or someone to provide warmth and comfort to his/her inner being.
Who can quell my passion?
The singer is feeling very emotional/intense, and is seeking something or someone to calm or ease this heightened emotional state.
Out of these dreams - a boat
From the singer's imagination, a boat will be used to journey back home.
I will sail home to you.
The artist's home is where he/she is returning to, and by sailboat journey will achieve that goal.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN
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