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
Hushabye Mountain
Hayley Westenra Lyrics
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Softly blows o'er Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
Waiting to sail your worries away
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
And your boat waits down by the quay
The winds of night so softly are sighing
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
The song "Hushabye Mountain" by Hayley Westenra speaks to the idea of a peaceful retreat from life's worries. The song starts by painting a picture of Hushabye Mountain and Lullaby Bay, creating a soothing environment for the listener. A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain softly blows over Lullaby Bay, filling the sails of boats waiting to sail your worries away. The song continues to describe the location of Hushabye Mountain, assuring the listener that it isn't far away, and beckoning them to come and rest their worries. The winds of the night are singing softly, almost like a lullaby, allowing the listener to relax and release their troubles to the sea.
The chorus reinforces the idea of finding peace and rest on Hushabye Mountain. It encourages the listener to close their eyes and say goodbye to their concerns of the day. Watching their boat sail away from Lullaby Bay, the listener is reassured that their stress is being carried away with it. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, driving home the idea of finding solace in Hushabye Mountain.
Line by Line Meaning
A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
A mild wind blows from the direction of Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows o'er Lullaby Bay
The wind blows gently over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
The wind fills the sails of waiting boats
Waiting to sail your worries away
The boats are ready to carry your worries off
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
Hushabye Mountain is not far away
And your boat waits down by the quay
Your boat is waiting at the dock
The winds of night so softly are sighing
The night winds are sighing softly
Soon they will fly your troubles to the sea
The winds will soon carry your troubles away to the sea
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Close your eyes while on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day
Give a farewell wave to the worries of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Observe your boat from the vantage point of Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
Sail off into the distance, far from Lullaby Bay
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Close your eyes while on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day
Give a farewell wave to the worries of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Observe your boat from the vantage point of Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
Sail off into the distance, far from Lullaby Bay
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
martinbeco
Thank you so much for posting this!!! Been looking for this for a long time! Definitely one of the best voices I´ve heard in my lifetime.
Jill Flatt
Possibly one of the purest voices on the planet.. (in the absence of Karen Carpenter). Stunning!
Apollo Child
Holy hell! I was literally just watching a video thinking "I'd freak out if Hayley Westerna did a cover of this." And boom there it was in the recommended videos!
Flannery Monaghan-Morris
This should be used in Netflix’s “The Sandman”.
Blu Fox Reviews
If you are a Potterhead, you can imagine Ravenclaw student Luna Lovegood, singing this song.
Flannery Monaghan-Morrs
It does kind of sound like her actress, Evanna Lynch, is singing this.
Blu Fox Reviews
Broadway Addict Or Ginny Weasley.
Broadway Addict
Or Lilly Evans :D
LPSNightsong
Whats harry potter?
Teresa Maughan
Beautiful