Laura’s long-time fascination with Celtic mythology led her to create the “… Read Full Bio ↴Laura’s long-time fascination with Celtic mythology led her to create the “Legends of the Goddess” trilogy (Legends of the Goddess, Beyond the Pale: Legends of the Goddess II, and Trilogy: Legends of the Goddess III) which features musical themes based on the Celtic goddess of ancient myth. Enhanced by instrumentation such as tin whistle, uilleann pipes and Irish flute, the influence of European pop can be heard throughout the records and lyrically, it is the metaphysical/mythological aspect of Celtic legends that is the central focus. Laura's paintings are on the CD artwork of the trilogy.

Explains Powers, "When I write music for my CDs, I think partially in terms of the kind of music that I'd like to paint to, because when I paint I'm on a different level of awareness. I wanted songs that would help take me, and the listener, to that level. “

The daughter of a US military officer, Laura Powers spent much of her youth living in Europe. She studied abroad and began singing professionally in college. She went on to land a record deal with Carrere Records in Paris, France where she had several successful singles and appeared internationally on radio and television, including Radio Luxemburg. In addition to her background as a live performer, Powers' craftsmanship as a songwriter has made a name for herself in the music and film industries and her songs have been covered by numerous recording artists, and have received awards in the television, music and advertising industries.

Beyond The Pale
Laura Powers Lyrics

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There is a line around my soul
A place where I dare not go
Tonight my heart sets sail
Far beyond the pale

He blew in from the sea
Bringing tales from the mainland
Of lands where silk was gold

His eyes were afire
His voice held me spellbound
With the ruby rich unknown
Thought I looked everywhere
But now my journey has begun
For I've discovered

There is a line around my soul
A place where I dare not go
Tonight my heart sets sail
Far beyond the pale

Then he sang of the sea
And of beautiful maidens
He smiled and bowed to me
Thought I looked everywhere
But now my journey has begun
For I've discovered

There is a line around my soul
A place where I dare not go

Tonight my heart sets sail
Far beyond the pale

Overall Meaning

Laura Powers's song "Beyond The Pale" tells the story of a woman who is hesitant to explore a part of herself that she has kept hidden, represented by the line around her soul. However, a mysterious man from the mainland comes into her life and with his tales of adventure and unknown territories, he ignites her curiosity and sets her heart on a journey beyond her comfort zone, and beyond the pale. The man's singing about the sea and beautiful maidens enchants the woman, and she realizes that she has been missing out on all that life has to offer. She decides to take a risk and venture beyond the line that has been holding her back.

The lyrics reveal the theme of self-discovery, the idea of breaking free from one's limitations, and embarking on a journey towards the unknown. The pale represents the boundaries that people place on themselves which limit their potential. The importance of taking risks and not being afraid to explore the uncharted territories of one's soul is highlighted in this song. The hypnotic, untamed melody conveys the sense of adventure and mystery that comes with exploring one's inner self, and reminds us that there is always something more to be discovered.

Line by Line Meaning

There is a line around my soul
I have a border around my inner self.

A place where I dare not go
There is a part of myself that I am afraid to explore.

Tonight my heart sets sail
Now is the time for me to embark on this journey.

Far beyond the pale
I will travel to a place outside of my comfort zone.

He blew in from the sea
A mysterious stranger arrived who caught my attention.

Bringing tales from the mainland
He shared stories of faraway places with me.

Of lands where silk was gold
He spoke of exotic locations where luxurious goods were abundant.

His eyes were afire
His eyes were filled with passion.

His voice held me spellbound
His words mesmerized me.

With the ruby rich unknown
He described the uncharted territory that lay ahead of me.

Thought I looked everywhere
I thought I had seen it all.