McKennitt blends world-music with folk, Celtic and exotic Mediterranean sounds using instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, kanoun, uilleann pipes, Turkish clarinet, bouzouki and nyckelharpa alongside traditional instruments like guitar, drums and bass and the harp, piano and accordion, the three instruments she plays.
Born in Morden, Manitoba, Canada in February 17, 1957, Loreena moved to Stratford, Ontario, Canada in 1981, where she still resides. She has acted and sung in, and composed music for, Stratford Festival of Canada productions ranging from The Tempest (1982) to The Merchant Of Venice (2001).
Her recording career began in 1985 with the album Elemental. In the fledgling years of her label Quinlan Road, Loreena ran its operations from her kitchen table, selling recordings by mail order and producing her own concert tours across the country. Quinlan Road's catalogue is currently distributed around the world by Warner Music (US), Universal Music (Canada and other territories including Italy and Spain) and a number of independents including Keltia Music (France) and SPV (Germany).
Never-Ending Road
Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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As far as can be
Winding lanes
And hedgerows in threes
By purple mountains
Round every bend
All roads lead to you
There is no journey's end
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple and few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
Deep in the winter
Amidst falling snow
High in the air
Where the bells they all toll
And now all around me
I feel you still here
Such is the journey
No mystery to fear
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple so few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
The road now leads onward
I know not where
I feel in my heart
That you will be there
Whenever a storm comes
Whatever our fears
The journey goes on
As your love ever nears
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple and few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
The lyrics of "Never-Ending Road" by Loreena McKennitt speak of a journey that continues endlessly, with each road leading to the same destination - a person who is held dearly in the singer's heart. The winding lanes, hedgerows, and purple mountains symbolize the journey of life, with its twists and turns, ups and downs, and the beauty that can be found along the way. The singer offers her heart to this person, asking to be taken on this journey with them and to hold onto their dreams together.
The second verse describes the season of winter, with snow falling and bells tolling in the air. Despite the cold and the darkness, the person that the singer speaks of is still present and felt all around her. She acknowledges that this journey might not always be easy, and there might be storms and fears, but she knows that love will always be near.
The message of the song is one of love, hope, and faith in the journey of life that we all travel on. It speaks of the importance of holding onto our dreams and the people who are closest to us, and to trust in the journey, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
The road now leads onward
We are moving forward on our journey.
As far as can be
We don't know how long or far our journey will be.
Winding lanes
Our path will not be straight, but twist and turn.
And hedgerows in threes
Nature is all around us, guiding our way.
By purple mountains
Beautiful scenery is all around us on our journey.
Round every bend
Surprises await us on our path.
All roads lead to you
Our journey is ultimately leading us to our destination.
There is no journey's end
Our journey never truly ends.
Here is my heart and I give it to you
I am willing to give all of myself to you on this journey.
Take me with you across this land
I want to travel alongside you through all of life's adventures.
These are my dreams, so simple and few
I have a few simple dreams that I want to achieve on our journey.
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
Our dreams are within reach and we can make them a reality.
Deep in the winter
There are times of hardship and coldness on our journey.
Amidst falling snow
Even in the midst of hardship, there is beauty to be found.
High in the air
Our journey can take us to great heights.
Where the bells they all toll
We can feel the weight of the world on our journey, but it reminds us that we are alive.
And now all around me
I am surrounded by love and support on this journey.
I feel you still here
I am never truly alone, as long as you are here with me.
Such is the journey
This is what our journey together is like.
No mystery to fear
We don't need to fear the unknown on this journey; it's all part of the experience.
I know not where
We don't know where our journey will take us next.
I feel in my heart
Despite the unknown, I am confident that everything will work out.
That you will be there
I know that you will be by my side no matter what comes our way on this journey.
Whenever a storm comes
There will be difficult times on our journey.
Whatever our fears
Our fears may try to hold us back, but we can overcome them.
The journey goes on
Our journey never truly ends; we just keep moving forward.
As your love ever nears
Your love is always with me on this journey, giving me strength and courage.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LOREENA MCKENNITT
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