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
May It Be
Hayley Westenra Lyrics
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Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home
Mornië utúlië (Quenya: Darkness has come)
Mornië alantië (Quenya: Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be the shadow's call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornië utúlië (Quenya: Darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornië alantië (Quenya: Darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
The lyrics to Hayley Westenra's "May It Be" are expressing hope and comfort to someone who is facing a difficult journey away from home. The opening line "May it be an evening star shines down upon you" suggests that the person may find guidance and direction in the stars above, and that the light of an "evening star" could perhaps act as a beacon of hope in the midst of darkness.
The lyrics then acknowledge the loneliness and difficulty of the journey, with the line "You walk a lonely road, oh! How far you are from home." The Quenya phrases "Mornië utúlië" and "Mornië alantië" ("Darkness has come" and "Darkness has fallen" respectively) further emphasize the difficult nature of the journey.
However, the lyrics hold out hope for the person, saying that if they believe they will find their way ("Believe and you will find your way"). The promise of hope is reiterated in the final line, "A promise lives within you now".
Line by Line Meaning
May it be an evening star
Wishing that a bright star shines above you in the evening sky
Shines down upon you
Bestows its light on you
May it be when darkness falls
Hopefully, in the dark hours, things will still be good
Your heart will be true
You will remain steadfast in your convictions
You walk a lonely road
You are traveling on a path that is isolating and solitary
Oh! How far you are from home
Oh! You are in a place that is far away from your roots
Mornië utúlië (Quenya: Darkness has come)
The darkness has arrived
Believe and you will find your way
Have faith, and you will discover a route through this situation
Mornië alantië (Quenya: Darkness has fallen)
The darkness has descended
A promise lives within you now
You have a sworn commitment within you at this moment
May it be the shadow's call
I hope that you are not affected by the dark forces
Will fly away
Will disappear into obscurity
May it be your journey on
I hope you continue on your chosen path
To light the day
In order to make things brighter
When the night is overcome
Once you have vanquished the darkness
You may rise to find the sun
You will finally be able to see the sunlight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Howard Shore, Eithne Ni Bhraonain, Nicholas John Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
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Agnessa Patricia
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home
О! Как ты далеко от дома..
Mornie utulie (darkness has come)
Mornie utulie (эльф. - "настала тьма")
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
Mornie alantie (эльф. - "тьма ушла")
May it be the shadows call
Will fly away
May it be you journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Ты найдёшь солнце.
Mornie utulie (darkness has come)
Mornie utulie (эльф. - "настала тьма")
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
Mornie alantie (эльф. - "тьма ушла")
A promise lives within you now
Sabesan Swaminathan
Mesmerising ,a flawless rendition .her voice is as smooth as a brook that flows effortlessly over pebbles!!
Anthony Miley
Great description.
Bob Purnell
This song defines me and my life's journey. I have experienced loneliness, anxiety, depression. I't a lonely road that only someone who's been down the same Path would understand. May ALL who travel this Road find rest and peace.
Li Zhang
I think I can understand what you mean.
Life is not easy, during this road, we have learned to be the company of ourselves.
May ALL who travel this Road find rest and peace.
Edward Pardy
I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to say I'm with ya. I understand!
Tim Heavrin
I understand totally. A lot of us sometimes feel this way too. But then along comes a song like this to make things brighter again.
James Barker
Same Here! 🙏🙏
Driven2rebel
And nobody gives a s... except me
EyeSpyTheSky
Her voice alone would have me on one knee with the one ring to rule them all. Absolutely gorgeous performance.
Agnessa Patricia
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How far you are from home
О! Как ты далеко от дома..
Mornie utulie (darkness has come)
Mornie utulie (эльф. - "настала тьма")
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
Mornie alantie (эльф. - "тьма ушла")
May it be the shadows call
Will fly away
May it be you journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Ты найдёшь солнце.
Mornie utulie (darkness has come)
Mornie utulie (эльф. - "настала тьма")
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
Mornie alantie (эльф. - "тьма ушла")
A promise lives within you now