A stunning vocalist, Hannigan regularly performed live with Rice from early 2001 until March 2007 when Rice's official website announced that his professional relationship with Hannigan had "run its creative course". During 2005 Hannigan and Rice co-wrote Unplayed Piano which was released to support the Free Aung San Suu Kyi 60th Birthday Campaign. Hannigan also appeared on backing vocals on Mic Christopher's album Skylarkin, as well as the soundtrack to "Goldfish Memory".
In 2006 Hannigan featured as part of The Cake Sale, a collective of mostly Irish, but featuring some international artists, formed by Brian Crosby of Bell X1. On 3rd November 2006 they released a self-titled album in Ireland to raise money for Oxfam and the Irish Make Trade Fair campaign. The album was so successful that it was given an international release the following year; released 10th September 2007 in the UK and 16th October 2007 in the US.
Hannigan has since gone on to pursue her own solo career, releasing her first album Sea Sew in Ireland on September 12th 2008, debuting at number 4 and earning her a Choice Music Prize nomination, two Meteor Music Award nominations and has been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2009. The album's first single was Lille followed by I Don't Know.
Sea Sew got an official US release on February 3rd 2009 and a UK release on May 4th 2009. On 21 July 2009, two days after a triumphant performance in torrential rain at the Latitude Festival, it was announced that Sea Sew had been nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize in the UK.
The O Sleep Songfacts reports that Hannigan began writing for her second album in late 2009 and only completed it in March 2011. However, she and producer Joe Henry spent a mere week laying down the tracks in Wales. Passenger was released in the US and Canada on September 20, 2011 and in the Republic of Ireland on October 7, 2011.
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Safe Travels
Lisa Hannigan Lyrics
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And don′t sit close to screens,
Your eyes are a means to an end.
And I would be sorry if, due to your hurry,
You were hit by a lorry my friend.
Like you always say,
Safe travels, don't die, don′t die,
Safe travels, don't die.
How sturdy, enticing it seems.
Please cross at the lights
And don′t start fires or fights and
Don′t dabble in heights on caffeine.
Like you always say
Safe travels, don't die, don′t die,
Safe travels, don't die.
Don′t swallow bleach
Out on Sandymount beach,
I'm not sure I′d reach you in time my boy.
Please don't bungee jump
Or ignore a strange lump
And a gasoline pump's not a toy.
Like you always say
Safe travels, don′t die, don′t die,
Safe travels, don't die.
The song Safe Travels by Lisa Hannigan is a sweet and thoughtful message of caution and care from a parent or loved one to another. The lyrics are comprised of a series of gentle warnings on things to avoid, in order to prevent harm or danger. The singer urges the listener to make sensible choices in life, like eating healthy, staying away from electronic screens, and not engaging in dangerous behavior. The phrase "Safe travels, don't die" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of staying safe and healthy in this journey called life.
The song is full of specific details to guide the listener on what to avoid, such as not walking on ice, not starting fires or fights, not swallowing bleach, and not bungee jumping. These details indicate a deep concern for the well-being of the listener. The lyrics also contain a sense of humor, like the warning about not playing with gasoline pumps as if they were toys. The song's message is ultimately one of love and caring, with the hope that the listener will take heed of this advice and lead a long and healthy life.
Writer(s): Lisa Margaret Hannigan
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dalena J
Lyrics✨:
Please eat your greens
And don't sit close to screens,
Your eyes are a means to an end.
And I would be sorry, if due to your hurry,
You were hit by a lorry my friend.
Like you always say,
Safe travels, don't die, don't die,
Safe travels, don't die.
Don't walk on ice, no matter how nice,
How sturdy, enticing it seems.
Please cross at the lights
And don't start fires or fights and
Don't dabble in heights on caffeine.
Like you always say
Safe travels, don't die, don't die,
Safe travels, don't die.
Don't swallow bleach
Out on Sandymount beach,
I'm not sure I'd reach you in time my boy.
Please don't bungee jump
Or ignore a strange lump
And a gasoline pump's not a toy.
Like you always say
Safe travels, don't die, don't die,
Safe travels, don't die.✨
Iamnotacleverman
This reminds me of all the goofy/quirky advice families give to each other, almost teasing, but with real love behind every word.
Michel Seibriger
I have made it a habit to show my friends this song when they go on big journeys...so in a way, yes, absolutely!
Daniel Cottontail
i can't believe i lived 27 years without hearing her. my life was missing her. <3
TheNinjaInConverse
37 Years Now!
Karl McCorry
Beautiful song.....takes me away to a place of tranquility.
bretz8
This is my favourite song from the album. And I'm trying to decide if this video warms my heart or makes it cold. Missing far away people, as always. Beautiful!
Molly Pow
Such a bloody beautiful song
agustinamar2
This is sweet and magic like every video that Lisa release. Things like this make me feel warm and hopeful ♥
春希莉緒
She should be way more famous ,, i really like her melodies ♥
Ada Soto
Listening to this in January 2022 after and during everything just feels More. I actually said this to my mom the other day when I knew she would be flying and meant it.