They are contemporaries of fellow Celtic artists Enya and Clannad; however, Iona's works are also influenced heavily by jazz-fusion, prog-rock and ancient Christian themes.
For Iona's 1990 debut album, the band added: drummer Terl Bryant, bassist Nick Beggs (former bassist of Kajagoogoo) and several studio musicians -- Fiona Davidson (Celtic harp), Peter Whitfield (strings), Troy Donockley (Uillean pipes) and Frank Van Essen (tuned percussion). The self-titled album received very little press, even in their home country, though a Dutch network compiled a documentary based on Iona, the band and the island.
Two years later, Iona returned with "Book of Kells", and the album was praised by North American critics
as well as those of the British Isles. David Fitzgerald left in 1992 to pursue a degree in music and, as a result, Iona lost much of its jazz influences by the following year's Beyond These Shores. The group made up for Fitzgerald's absence, however, by inviting Robert Fripp to guest on the album. Both albums also featured former Kajagoogoo bassist/stickist Nick Beggs. A contract with England's Alliance Music led to "Journey into the Morn"; the album was released in 1996 in the U.S. and Canada, and was listed among the top five folk albums in Q Magazine's Year End Review. "Heaven's Bright Sun", a live album, came the following year, then "Woven Cord" in 2000, and "Open Sky" in 2001.
Their latest release, new to 2007, is called "The Circling Hour".
iona has been a Leipzig, Germany based postrock-band from 2005-2010 that now reemerges as The Yuki Rush. https://ionanoise.bandcamp.com/album/a-noise
There is also a Romanian experimental / hip hop band who also go by the name "Iona",
Everything Changes
Iona Lyrics
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And yeah, it really took me back
Can't believe how long it's been
Took you a while to recognize me
Oh, imagine that
When we were so close back then
No, nothing stays the same
Love, oh, it slips away
Everything changes
Doesn't it, baby
It's amazing how time flies
Turning the pages
Of yesterday, hey
In only the blink of an eye
Everything changes
Everything changes
Everything
Somewhere I still have a picture
You were in that party dress
I remember dancing slow
Thought those days would last forever
How soon we forget
And how far away they go
Everything changes
Doesn't it, baby
It's amazing how time flies
Turning the pages
Of yesterday, hey
In only the blink of an eye
Everything changes
Everything changes
Everything
We try to hold it in our hands
But love falls through like grains of sand
One day it's there and then it's gone
Gone, gone, gone
Everything changes
Doesn't it, baby
It's amazing how time flies
Turning the pages
Of yesterday, hey
In only the blink of an eye
Everything changes
Everything changes
Everything
Everything changes
The lyrics to Iona's song Everything Changes explore the idea of time passing by and the constant state of change that surrounds us. The singer reflects on a past love, expressing shock and nostalgia when they come across their old flame after a long time has passed. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret as the singer recognizes the transience of love and the impermanence of everything in life. The repeated refrain of "everything changes" reinforces the central theme of the song, as the singer acknowledges that even the strongest moments and relationships eventually fade away.
The first verse of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer expressing surprise and disappointment that their former partner took so long to recognize them. This sense of isolation and distance is captured well in the lyrics, emphasizing how even those we were once closest to can become strangers over time. Similarly, the second verse reminisces on the past and the sweet moments that were once shared, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of life.
Taken together, the lyrics to Everything Changes paint a bittersweet picture of love and the way it changes and fades over time. The song's moving message is likely to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak or the passage of time and serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you before you saw me
I had an encounter with you before you noticed me.
And yeah, it really took me back
That occurrence had an emotional impact on me.
Can't believe how long it's been
I find it hard to comprehend how much time has passed since our last meeting.
Took you a while to recognize me
You needed some time to remember who I was.
Oh, imagine that
I express surprise at this realization.
When we were so close back then
We had a strong relationship in the past.
No, nothing stays the same
Change is a natural part of life.
Love, oh, it slips away
Love can disappear quickly and unexpectedly.
Everything changes
All aspects of life are subject to change.
Doesn't it, baby
Don't you agree?
It's amazing how time flies
It's incredible how quickly time passes.
Turning the pages
Moving forward through the chapters of our lives.
Of yesterday, hey
Of our past experiences.
In only the blink of an eye
In a very short period of time.
Somewhere I still have a picture
I still possess a photograph from the past.
You were in that party dress
You were dressed up for a special occasion.
I remember dancing slow
I recall a slow dance we shared.
Thought those days would last forever
I believed that our happy times together would never end.
How soon we forget
We tend to forget the good times very quickly.
And how far away they go
Those memories seem so distant now.
We try to hold it in our hands
We attempt to maintain control over our experiences.
But love falls through like grains of sand
However, love is often difficult to hold onto and can easily slip away.
One day it's there and then it's gone
Love can disappear suddenly and unexpectedly.
Gone, gone, gone
Completely disappeared.
Everything changes
All aspects of life are subject to change.
Doesn't it, baby
Don't you agree?
It's amazing how time flies
It's incredible how quickly time passes.
Turning the pages
Moving forward through the chapters of our lives.
Of yesterday, hey
Of our past experiences.
In only the blink of an eye
In a very short period of time.
Everything changes
All aspects of life are subject to change.
Everything changes
All aspects of life are subject to change.
Everything
All-encompassing and inclusive of every type of experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAREN FAIRCHILD, TOMMY LEE JAMES, JENNIFER K KIMBALL, KIM ROADS, PHILLIP SWEET, JIMI WESTBROOK
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on Revelation
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Waiting for the Spirit of Truth to tell
Power on Earth to stand in the face of hell
Waiting for the sky to clear
Waiting for the Son to appear
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Learning the purifying flame
Regeneration after the growing pain
Longing for the words to flow
Longing for the world to know
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your
Revelation
Waiting to see you
Waiting to hear you
Waiting for vision
To see your, your, your, your
Revelation