Lisa Kelly (Irish Laoise Ní Cheallaigh, born 7 May 1977 in Dublin, Ireland)… Read Full Bio ↴Lisa Kelly (Irish Laoise Ní Cheallaigh, born 7 May 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is a singer of both Classical and Celtic music. She has taken part in many musical theatre productions and concerts, and is currently a member of the musical group Celtic Woman. She is married to Australian dancer Scott Porter and has two sons, Cian and Jack, and a daughter, Ellie.

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May It Be
Lisa Kelly Lyrics

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May it be an evening star shines down upon you
May it be as darkness falls your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh how far you are from home

Mornie ut

Overall Meaning

úlié (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now

These lyrics are from Lisa Kelly's song, "May It Be" from the soundtrack to the movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The song speaks to a longing for guidance and hope in times of darkness and uncertainty. The opening lines, "May it be an evening star shines down upon you / May it be as darkness falls your heart will be true," suggest a desire for a guiding light and a steadfast heart, even as darkness descends. The lines "...you walk a lonely road / Oh how far you are from home" convey a sense of isolation and vulnerability, perhaps as a metaphor for the existential journey we all must take.

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01Siùil A Rùn3:18

02Carrickfergus4:28

03Lift the Wings: From Riverdance4:47

04The Soft Goodbye4:31

05Dubhdarra3:32

06Home and the Heartland: From Riverdance3:23

07May It Be - From Lord of the Rings3:35

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08Homecoming3:36

09The Deers Cry: From the Pilgrim3:42

10Send Me a Song4:23

11Now We Are Free3:32

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Comments from YouTube:

@RCLA

1y↑74

😍👍

@encarnasalgueroramos9201

46w↑3

Esta voz es muy linda

@NaYawkr

38w↑1

@ Western Cedar Lumber Association

@airforceboomer

36w↑121

One of the most beautiful voices to ever grace the air waves.

@Snowdragon.

16w↑25

I have always thought Ms. Kelly has a voice of an angel. I could spend till the end of time just listing to her sing. 9th wonder of the world !!

@user-dm5bc7zv2b

1y↑30

This is a tribute to my husband, Ron of 49
Years. There will never be another Ron, my soulmate. Until we meet again, I will love you forever. Judy

@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu

39w

Hello how are you doing today???

@sebastianbarrios2760

12w

all the best for you Judy.

@geimesonsilvalucena1713

10w

Um abraço daqui do Brazil para você, 😢😢😢😢 Jesus te conforte

@sharonsteinman3444

24w↑20

Magical. No one does this song better than Lisa Kelly ❤

@MarvinJere

23w↑6

Really? Enya, the owner of the song did it best.

@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu

19w

Hello Sharon how are you doing today??

@mt3645

1y↑28

When the cover is better than the original. Ireland has given birth to lovely voices. A Spaniard. I love you Ireland.

@octaviusmigtonius2965

9w↑3

Nope. Not better than the original.

@Wildlyfer

8y↑34

For you Mom, your loving son. It's so hard, three months now, never to see you again, so I want my faith from this song to stay true that I will see you and Dad again and I feel as if I'm on a lonely road walking and oh how so far I am from home.

@commenthero9089

3y↑4

I hope you're ok bud, RIP to your beloved mother x

@iyanubanks100

3y↑2

I’m so sorry 😞

@maretteschulz8898

💕💕💕💕💕💕.....and still today in 2024, I feel exactly the same. Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Hope you travelled OK - like your Mum and Dad would have wanted.

@DragonGoddess18

12w↑8

Beautiful as always

I swear Lisa Kelly is either an angel or a goddess of music

@MrDekikevin

44w↑73

This is the best cover of Enya - May it be. That i've ever heard. When hearing music like this, I drift to a universe where anything is possible.

@Chrissanthumum

42w↑4

I think that before this I have only listen to Enya singing her song.Her performance was pretty epic.Her voice and that seemingly effortless performance was heavenly.

@heloisanovaes5702

35w↑3

The Celtic atmosphere makes all the difference. Enya sings in a similar way.
I love it.
Definitely it's magic.

@allensworth79

22w↑6

This is 100% God given talent that he blessed you with. Phenomenal!

@cestmoikim6514

1y↑11

I think God blesses some with angelic voices like Lisa's to remind us that there is indeed a Heaven, so we will work hard to return to Him.

@joedavis3255

Blessed!! Tha k You Father God , for Lisa Kelly!!

@user-kh6lk1mp4g

10w↑2

This song so beautiful it make me feel like I’m in heaven❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@genralchat1721

4y↑125

Before i die I will listen to this song and die with a smile on my face.

@aloisioshiguerutada2740

4y↑3

Elvens don't die...

@kamranzeynalov1861

3y↑5

See you in Valinor melon

@josephlambe2796

I’ll see you also in Valhalla, along with bjorn ironside and his father the great warrior….

@JasonMcFly

7w↑2

This is what heaven sounds like

@boisland1702

27w↑20

Lisa is my favorite Celtic singer. Such a beautiful voice and song!

@L3onaluvsu

21w↑1

She used to be my voice teacher she’s truly amazing

@chipperdrewski

4y↑565

In case anyone wants to know:
“Mornië utulië” and “mornië alantië” mean “darkness has come” and “darkness has fallen,” respectively. The language is Quenya, which is one of the Elven dialects from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.

@micahdude8235

4y↑4

Bro, help me out. I’m like 80% sure she’s lip syncing this. Isn’t she??

@rjburbine

4y↑56

@@micahdude8235 I have known Lisa for almost 10 years now. Lisa does NOT lip sync. She is a wonderful singer, who needs no help to get through a song. What you see is what you get.

@Justevo

3y↑7

This is a 100% not live. Throughout the entire performance you can see a few moments where her lips aren't in sync with the music. That and the studio quality of the sound is a clear give away. Listen to the CD recording, it is exactly the same.

@joyakhan4533

3y↑3

Hello brother

@m.christopher8824

3y↑5

@@Justevo 😂😂😂

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@xolanimtimkulu114

32w↑13

Listening to a beautiful, soul touching song is one thing, but when the person performing it is genuinely enjoying her performance the song becomes all the more precious. 🥰🥰🥰

@CIkler

2y↑8

This Enya song put the cherry on one of the greatest soundtracks in my lifetime, Howard Shore is such an underrated composer, also how could anyone possibly dislike this?...

@m.christopher8824

2y↑2

After this performance, this song no longer belonged to Enya. It is now Lisa Kelly's forever

@angielie

Enya always in my heart....

@andrewsottile8828

@@m.christopher8824 Nonsense.

@alanbishop9737

It would seem they are Enya fans,

@finchf.8746

5y↑794

This song makes me want to watch the Lord of the Rings again.

@calebakers9642

4y↑13

Everytime man haha

@jorgeeduardoochoamojica8469

4y↑12

What are you waiting for?

@devinwibowo3797

4y↑4

Me too 😇

@ilmamoreira650

4y↑3

❤️❤️Eu me chamo Ilma sou de São Paulo ou meu Deus que coisa mais linda ....😭😭limpa até a alma

@AshenSentinel24

4y↑16

I always want to watch lord of the rings again

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@MrCatfarmer

2y↑272

Can’t say how many times I’ve watched this over the years. I never tire of it. She has a voice that brings tears to your eyes.

@Mingonator87

2y↑14

Makes me so happy to see another soul enjoying the voice of an angel so recently; wish you the best in life friend

@southernbythegraceofgod6524

1y↑8

It is November 29,2022 this is my first time ever watching it and I think I’m going to be watching this a lot .I absolutely love this song!!!!❤❤❤

@southernbythegraceofgod6524

1y↑7

I just finished watching the hobbit and the Lord of the rings trilogy and after watching this video I want to watch it again lol 😆

@greece895

1y↑3

It's true 🥰

@earnold1896

1y↑6

@You Tube this is the best version and live. She has the most amazing voice.

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@7gravity7

1y↑12

This is a cut from the Original Celtic Woman concert performed live in Ireland in 2004. It is one of the best concerts ever produced by any set of artists. During the concert, Lisa Kelly usually just stands there while the other artists are more animated. The reason for this is explained in the liner notes. She had just given birth to her latest child about 3 weeks before the concert. To say that this lady is a phenomenon is an understatement!

@texknight67

3y↑20

I've l loved Celtic Woman since their first inception. Lisa was one of the originals and her voice is stunningly beautiful.

@WEDurhamPE

1y↑27

Still the most beautiful performance of this song! One of my favorite Celtic Women.

@ahmadalghamdi8726

1y↑1

She is no match to Enya

@zaidirfan8226

It sounds like Saturn sleeping at last a little bit

@ianfaulkner4828

1y↑14

Om
Such depth and power in that voice ❤
I bow to thee, Divine feminine

@jessicamerriman2336

4y↑431

Can’t help, but cry every time. She is pure feminine perfection. Kind eyes, beautiful heart and genuine soul.

@jimtacderan6156

3y↑34

I couldn’t have said it any better. Never heard an Angel Sing but I am betting Her Voice is What it Would Sound Like. She is My Personal Favorite of The Celtic Women!!! Drop Dead Gorgeous!!!

@willowaII

3y↑16

So, so true!

@rjburbine

2y↑20

She is a truly wonderful lady. She does have the kindness eyes that connects with her viewers. And Yes, her heart and soul are beautiful. She is so easy to talk with as well. She puts you right at ease. Lisa is a One in a Million lady. She is special.

@washington1093

2y↑6

@@rjburbine Maravilhosa!

@kanervatie

2y↑5

What if she was ugly? Would you say she wasn't anything you wrote? Don't make assumptions.

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@locomojoboy2

1y↑10

I got into Celtic Woman because of her and the women who sang during this era. Don’t know if they’re still around, but they won’t sound the same without her.

@robbauer921

1y↑125

Wow...just WOW! As a huge Lord of the Rings fan I have always loved this song. But this beautiful young ladies amazing voice just takes it to a whole other level. So incredibly moving.

@benreeves5362

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7M5ZqFSynQ - Enjoy :)

@alexnewton3313

41w↑3

Wow

@karlgloster5759

25w↑1

Absolutely beautiful what a voice this lovely looking lady has got

@davids8048

1y↑16

Lisa Kelly is one of my all time favorite Celtic Women singers. Such a beautiful voice.

@ernestwegner4960

1y↑19

Such a magnificent voice and she's so pretty too ⚘⚘⚘

@LorenKyleDiedrich

2y↑14

I can't believe I've never heard of her before but I fell in love after this performance. My Irish senses are tingling.

@rodneyw3960

8y↑205

She could sing the phone book and it would be beautiful. She has such an Angelic voice!!!

@maryrozario397

6y↑2

Rodney W she could sing the quran and make it sound like this

@DONAL914

4y↑1

Its actually not a great version compared to Enya. No depth, no character. Nevertheless aa good voice. Maybe if she were to compose her own the she could sing with feeling

@gianna526

@@DONAL914 I agree, she has a lovely voice but she puts no soul into it. That's the thing with covers, if you have no attatchment to the song it's going to sound flat. For example, Jackie Evancho's cover of the song compared to Peter Hollens's version. They both have stellar voices, but Jackie doesn't put as much heart into it. Peter loves the Lord of the Rings so this song is special to him. She's not a particular fan, that's the only song from it she's ever covered. It's just a pretty song, it doesn't feel like she's getting into it. Unlike some of her other songs, like How Great Thou Art which is just dripping with emotion.

@howie9751

@@gianna526 But she is beautiful.

@majcorbin

49w↑1

WHAT IS A PHONE BOOK?

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@jamesgehring8355

2y↑60

Lisa is such an inspiration to all of her fans. One of the best singers in the world. One of her best songs. Love it and her!

@JRVlogs2899

2y↑6

Watching from 2022. One of the best version of May it be. 🥰

@juancarlosvaldes4538

1y↑10

I have been to the "Celtic Women" concerts twice and I must say, it was the most thrilling performance! I always enjoyed Lisa Kelly's voice of an angel and especially her singing my favorite song of Enya's, "May It Be"! Thank you for the memories as I continue to also watch my 2 favorite movies of all time, "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit".

@booseger233

1y↑5

It amazes me that something so beautiful can come from a human being - we need more of this in the world

@silversurfer100

4y↑90

Fell in love with her voice the first time I heard it 12 years ago, and still love it. Lisa Kelly was and is an extremely talented, beautiful woman.

@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu

19w

Hello Pat how are you doing today??

@JamesinIllinois

9y↑209

This is Lisa's best performance ever.

@JamesinIllinois

9y↑7

I must agree that this is one of her best performances. The orchestrations compliments her perfectly as well, way to go David Downes!

@recentral48

9y↑22

Ray Bolin Did you just agree with yourself? Haha.

@Darkswordz

9y↑7

+recentral48 Would have been even funnier if he contradicted himself. :)

@k_e_n_n_y_mccormick

Madison Barkey cant help it, it fits the situation perfectly.

Get down to earth before you take shit personal

@sage_963

8y↑1

+Kenny McCormick I'm not going to bc I have a heart unlike u

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@sjsjjss3678

1y↑32

Thank you Lisa. What a beautiful voice and song well done lady.

@adorableforu2011

1y↑33

Wow wow wow that’s all I can say. What a voice! She delivered this masterpiece perfectly.

@shin-i-chikozima

2y↑14

Her beautiful singing voice is out of this world, and unrivale, and indescribable, and outclassing

I feel like I am in Heaven

@kensepko2781

35w↑3

Lisa Kelly and Lucy Thomas would be an unreal magnificent duet to hear!! Both are highly gifted voices and human beings!

@MC-en9rg

3y↑5

Lisa Kelly has the voice of an Angel.

@thewanderingmenstrual9127

9y↑60

Lisa's voice has such a rich texture. Very well-suited to Enya's brilliant song.

@walterlegere1403

1y↑41

I've watched this video so many times and it still gives me goose bumps to this very day. I know that Enya originally did this for the film but oh my word Lisa just killed it and made it her own. I have followed Celtic Women for so many years and in all that time they never disappoint us with their amazing performances. I hope they will always be here to entertain us with such wonderful music! Thank you to you all for sharing such gift to the world. We love you! Don't ever stop.

@ralphwebb899

1y↑15

This song just makes me want to close my eyes and think about all the good things that I have enjoyed in my life, all the family and friends that are no longer with us and how much we appreciate the importance of beautiful music like this.

@jurgengronenwald5801

1y↑3

Mir kommen immer wieder Tränen.Emotionen ganz gross.

@justgreg1996

13w↑1

This girl is an angel. I've watched this so many times and I'm always at a loss for words. If God created someone that can sing this song better, he kept them for himself.

@munchkintubettaja

8y↑41

Oh my god what a singer. Hands down the best singer I've ever heard. I'm speechless.

@GenXBeholder

8y↑1

+Munchkin listen to Enya. the person whos song this is

@terryfrost1962

8y↑11

+GenXBeholder. Listen to Enya trying to sing this live, nowhere near as good as Lisa.

@JAS23ification

7y↑3

Enya is great BUT LISA OWNS THIS

@user-ud5hw6hh9k

32w↑4

Such a song reminds a simple soul such as me that God remembers me... No matter how dark the road may be. Thank you for such a soul reaching creation.🙏

@madsjohansen6361

45w↑3

What a voice.. Perfection-LIVE?
Stunning woman

@glenm3712

2y↑37

What a beautiful rendition of one of the world's most haunting songs! Lisa Kelly's voice is as clear as a bell, as is her diction. Thank you! 🤩

@kevin7151

1y↑5

My life is made better by this performance. Bravo Lisa Kelly

@michaeldvorak1238

4y↑3

I witnessed Lisa Kelly singing this song with Celtic Woman several years ago. She has the most wonderful & beautiful voice, I've ever heard. The performance was spot on, like this YouTube video. It was beyond amazing...

@decryptionally9780

8y↑41

By far the best singer ever in Celtic Woman,,She should be a superstar,because she sings better than any one I have ever seen,,,Drop dead gorgeous doesn't hurt either.

@annaschifman9767

6y↑1

She is perfect!

@alohajim9534

6y↑1

Decryptionally impossible to argue with your opinion

@felypeoliveira8824

2y↑4

É sério que possa existir alguém que cante assim ???

@HerbertMatouschek

24w↑4

Lisa Kelly is a beautiful woman and she has a voice like an angel,

@andrascsirmaz3043

1y↑2

I 99% of the times do not like original songs performed by artists other than the original, but Lisa just nails this one. <3

@patakel

2y↑44

Those Irish voices always are instantly recognizable as the purest. . I swear it’s the ocean air.

@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu

39w

Hello Pat how are you doing today??

@Rayceemon

1y↑16

See? there are angels amongst us. What a gift.
So very inspirational and beautifully sung. Bravo! Lisa.

@chibi4312

5y↑85

When she bowed all I heard was: My friends, you bow to no one.

Haha. Anyways her voice is stunning. Absolutely breath taking. This is real music and it needs to be heard more

@jonathandavid3632

One of the best part in that movie!

@Medic99

1y↑10

Such a wonderful voice. Sounds and looks like an angel! One of my favorite singers ever. This must be what heaven sounds like ❤️👍

@luisfilipe1603

16w↑1

One time Mrs Kelly was sung "I'm the voice". Yes, she's the voice.
(w/all respect to my beloved Miss Enya).

@Nepo.Potshangbam

4y↑3

Sitting alone in the top of the mountain, looking towards the early sunset, listening to this song. I don't know what will comes up in my mind. It would be completely blank and calm and peaceful.

@douglaslindeman797

1y↑2

This song, with the ethereal vocals of Lisa and the lyrics from Enya, had a profound effect on me... I am a Tolkienesque novelist and one day while listening to this performance I had a waking dream. I was walking across the grounds at Oxford with a member of Tolkien's family heading to J. R. R. Tolkien's home. Powerful stuff...

@JoeLightcloud

8y↑324

The most beautiful female voice I have ever heard.

@jimhaltom742

8y↑13

as nice as a voice gets for sure.

@stevenshea6267

7y↑6

Michael.. I could not agree more.. Bravo Lisa!!

@FoxieShay

7y↑25

I think the original singer, Enya is a bit better. But hey. That's just me

@athleticguy15

6y↑3

I've never heard Enya sing this live.

@guarddog318

6y↑8

Ms. Kelly is good, no denying it. However, she's no Enya.

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@delhenry9837

2y↑3

Beautiful, just beautiful. Lisa & David Downs are a perfect musical connection as proven with Celtic Woman!

@dorjon6121

2y↑9

Beautiful lady. Beautiful voice. Beautiful song.

@wyeoarwyeknotnothing3107

3y↑7

What a rare instance of an arrangement, orchestral performance, a singer, and sound mix/recording all coming together like this. Just WOW. Gotta listen every so often to this and it never gets old. Thanks for posting.

@KA-rk4oh

1y↑4

Absolutely the best CW ever. Really a remarkable song and singer. I hear her songs on streaming channels and the radio often.

@stephenpreston9328

1y↑10

Magnificent voice. One of my favorite songs of all time. Beautiful, Serene, Restful.🥰🥰🥰🎵🎵♨️♨️

@amop42

6y↑26

Well!!! I don't know what I can say about this angelical voice. Amazing!!! Really amazing. One of the best female voice for ever. Amazing!!!

@josesmith-jr9gr

1y↑1

Awesome voice! An Ice Road Truck driver AND a singer like that! Just wow.

@umauni710

1y↑24

I like Enya's version, and I also love her singing with great high register vocalizations.
Great performance!

@DavidGreen-wp7ok

1y↑2

She tried to pick me up once, but I told her she didn't sing good enough. She is an jewel of Ireland. I visited Ireland once. The most genuine people I've ever met. When a guy takes you to the pub, at eight in the morning. You know you are where you want to be, Did not meet one person I did not like.

@davidhowell1098

2y↑16

She has a very beautiful voice.
Love it.

@Antonio-uo5pt

1y↑2

Absoluty beautiful, the melody, the armony, the singer, the lyric, everything. Yes, The lord of the rings has Been the better.

@rjburbine

7y↑6

One of the nicest ladies, I've ever known. A wonderful mother, brilliant singer, teacher and a beautiful heart and soul.

@eagyinjection

16w↑5

The voice of an angel

@johnjosephmercadante6664

1y↑4

Her angelic voice is incredible, in Georgia and Florida she opened Lisa Kelly's voice Academy. 🌴

@constantinalexandru9402

4y↑2

is this an angel?????OMG what voice.....respect from Romania

@jazzbonewest

1y↑6

I'm totally captivated. This is now my new favorite. Lisa Kelly is amazing.

@iiiiiiii9513

2y↑10

Absolute chills everytime i listen to this, she has an absolutely breathtaking voice. Might just be the best voice i’ve ever heard, and that’s saying something.

@megamonkeyblaster3627

5y↑42

When I remember family and friends who have passed on, I find comfort in the words of this song. It's beautiful, and for me, a reminder that death is not the end of our journey.
And this woman's voice is so pure. As others have noted, for the song to be any better, she's going to need wings and a halo.

@charlesevans9204

1y↑2

I believe this is from one of the Many Celtic Woman specials on PBS I have been blessed to see Celtic Woman and Lisa Kelly 5 times so blessed they have been a part of my life

@VorlonAngel

1y↑6

My first time seeing this and I can't help but wonder how I missed it! Just awesome!!!!!

@johnmoss8230

1y↑8

She's my all time favorite female singer. The first song I ever heard was the voice by her and its amazing. Anything she sings is amazing 👏🏼 😍 she's my secret crush

@roberttodd8287

8w↑1

1 o the best singers av ever heard ❤

@bernhardkoenigs2415

2y↑6

Beautiful Lady, beautiful voice,

@masterchief247

3y↑4

236 Enya fans gave thumbs down. Frankly, i could barely tell the difference. This was so spectacular.

@m.christopher8824

Lisa Kelly > Enya

@columbannon9134

38w

What a stupid comment with thumbs down Enya fans....grow up.

@shirleyDUJARDIN

La voix de Enya est plus cristalline...plus fine ... Bien que cette interprétation soit très proche, je préfère celle de Enya

@pluto1093

9y↑282

She has such a smooth voice. So elegant and soothing. Not a single croak. So calming to listen to.

@freehanddesignprintsigns5518

6y↑6

Very soft voice

@yuanshixing7002

6y↑3

Yasmine Grace

@user-ry9zg6in8i

2y↑5

Прекрасная ирландская певица Лиза Келли!
Чудесное вокальное прочтение музыкального произведения ,, May it be,,!
Брависсимо!!!
С уважением, Валерий Романов.

@craigbosko2229

1y↑1

Another PERFECT SONG that was in the movie, Lord of the Rings.

@VWHondaMatt

3y↑7

Without doubt one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard!

@claudebylion9932

46w↑2

Perfect in pitch and tone from a gorgeous Celtic lady🌹❤️

@leonardcruz6390

3y↑4

THAT IS IMPRESSIVE. LISA KELLY YOUR VOICE IS SO CLEAR SOFT RHYTHMIC FLOWING CAPTIVATING. BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE A GIFTED SINGER .

@MITCH0760

8y↑30

I am so in love with Lisa's voice, she is proof positive that there are ANGELS among us.

@user-ni7ws2mb9w

1y↑11

Превосходное пение ! Я преклоняюсь.... 🙏

@LASBATSARNAUD

1y↑1

I'm writing my homeless experience and my alcoolism i'm now sober and just before writting i listen her to connect my soul to my words! she is magical with such a great voice she makes me cool concentrate and make my spirit lighter!!