Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a … Read Full Bio ↴Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand soprano of Irish heritage. Her first internationally released album, Pure, reached #1 on the UK classical charts in 2003 and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Westenra has received awards for her contribution to music, both in New Zealand and elsewhere.

Pure is the fastest-selling international début classical album to date, and Westenra became an international star, aged 16, when the first of her international albums were released. In August 2006, Westenra joined the Irish group Celtic Woman and toured with them on their 2007 Spring Tour.

Westenra has performed for dignitaries around the world. She is the youngest UNICEF Ambassador to date and has contributed to charities around the world.

Hayley Westenra's music was featured prominently in the 2007-2008 Nintendo Wii game, Endless Ocean.

See also (references):

- Official website: www.hayleywestenra.com
- This bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Westenra

Heaven
Hayley Westenra Lyrics

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A star shining in a universe far away
My heart knows that we shall meet again some sweet day
And you, you will be the flame that burns in my breast
And oh, I know just by knowing you I was blessed,
Yes I was truly blessed

Heaven, Heaven, ooh waiting there for me
Heaven, Heaven, ooh always let it be

So why, tell me why the good die young my old friend
I pray that heaven waits for everyone in the end
And love, love is how we cross that bridge to the light
A star that is what you are in my darkest night
Be always by my side

Heaven, Heaven, ooh waiting there for me
Heaven, Heaven, ooh always let it be

Heaven, Heaven, ooh waiting there for me
Heaven, Heaven, ooh always let it be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heaven" by Hayley Westenra convey a sense of longing and hope for reunion with a loved one. The opening lines speak of a star shining in a faraway universe, symbolizing the distance between the singer and the person she misses. However, she trusts that they will meet again someday, and that this person will be the flame that burns in her breast. The singer feels blessed just by knowing this person, highlighting the importance of their relationship to her.

The chorus repeats the word "Heaven" twice, underscoring the idea that there is a better place waiting for her loved one and for herself. She wonders why good people have to die young, and hopes that heaven is a place for everyone in the end. Love is the bridge that helps us cross over to the afterlife, and the person she misses is a guiding star in her darkest night. The final line of the song is a plea for this person to always be by her side.

Overall, the lyrics of "Heaven" speak to universal themes of love, loss, and the hope for reunion in the afterlife. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that there is a higher power watching over us, and that we will be reunited with loved ones in a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

A star shining in a universe far away
You may be far away from me, yet you shine like a star in my memories.

My heart knows that we shall meet again some sweet day
Though you may not be with me now, my heart believes that someday we will be reunited.

And you, you will be the flame that burns in my breast
You ignite a fire in my heart that never fades, and your memory will always be with me.

And oh, I know just by knowing you I was blessed,
I am grateful for the time we spent together, for just knowing you was a blessing in my life.

Yes I was truly blessed
I know without a doubt that I was lucky to have you in my life.

Heaven, Heaven, ooh waiting there for me
I believe in a place called Heaven where I will see you again someday.

Heaven, Heaven, ooh always let it be
May my hope and faith in Heaven never waver.

So why, tell me why the good die young my old friend
Why must the best of us be taken from this world? It's a question I will always ask.

I pray that heaven waits for everyone in the end
Despite the pain and sadness of losing loved ones, I still hope that we will all be reunited in Heaven.

And love, love is how we cross that bridge to the light
Love is the bridge that connects our world to the afterlife, and keeps our memories of loved ones alive.

A star that is what you are in my darkest night
You shine in my memories like a star in the darkest of nights, and your light guides me always.

Be always by my side
Though you may be gone, your memory will always be with me, by my side.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BARDIS MUSIC, USA ATTN: PETER BARDON
Written by: RONAN PADRAIG HARDIMAN, FRANK MUSKER

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