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).
Night Ride Across The Caucasus
Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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Ride on Through the night Ride on
There are visions, there are memories
There are echoes of thundering hooves
There are fires, there is laughter
There's the sound of a thousand doves
By the silhouette of silent trees
they are watching waiting
They are witnessing life's mysteries
Cascading stars on the slumbering hills
They are dancing as far as the sea
Riding o'er the land, you can feel its gentle hand
Leading on to its destiny
Take me with you on this journey
Where the boundaries of time are now tossed
In cathedrals of the forest
In the words of the tongues now lost
Find the answers, ask the questions
Find the roots of an ancient tree
Take me dancing, take me singing
I'll ride on till the moon meets the sea
The lyrics of Loreena McKennitt's "Night Ride Across The Caucasus" paint a picture of a mystical journey through a nighttime landscape filled with awe-inspiring visions and the echoes of ancient memories. The song invites the listener on a journey that transcends time and space, as they ride through the darkness with only the sound of thundering hooves echoing through the silent trees.
The imagery is vivid and wistful, painting pictures of cascading stars on slumbering hills and fires flickering in the distance. The song speaks of the great mysteries of life that can be seen and felt only in the velvet darkness of the night, where the boundaries of time are now tossed. The song evokes a sense of wonder and awe, urging the listener to ask questions, find answers, and explore the roots of the ancient tree of life.
The lyrics of "Night Ride Across The Caucasus" are a powerful invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to seek out the hidden truths and secret meanings in the world around us, and to embrace the mystery and magic of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride on Through the night Ride on
Continue your journey through the night with perseverance and determination
There are visions, there are memories
Reflect on experiences from the past and envision the future
There are echoes of thundering hooves
The sounds of horses galloping provide a sense of wonder and excitement
There are fires, there is laughter
The warmth of a fire and the sound of laughter signify companionship and joy
There's the sound of a thousand doves
The cooing of doves indicates peace and tranquility
In the velvet of the darkness
In the soft and comforting darkness
By the silhouette of silent trees
In the outline of the still and serene trees
they are watching waiting
A sense of being observed by an unknown force, adding to the mysticism of the journey
They are witnessing life's mysteries
The surroundings seem to be taking in the secrets of life and existence
Cascading stars on the slumbering hills
Stars shining on the hills create a spectacular sight
They are dancing as far as the sea
The stars form a path that can be followed towards the sea
Riding o'er the land, you can feel its gentle hand
As one travels over the land, the peacefulness and warmth of the environment can be felt
Leading on to its destiny
The journey is leading to a predetermined outcome
Take me with you on this journey
Invite me to be a part of this adventure
Where the boundaries of time are now tossed
In a place where time is not a constraint
In cathedrals of the forest
In the natural grandeur of the forest
In the words of the tongues now lost
In an ancient language that is no longer spoken
Find the answers, ask the questions
Discover new knowledge by inquiring and seeking information
Find the roots of an ancient tree
Seeking the origin and history of something ancient and symbolic
Take me dancing, take me singing
Let me experience the joy and wonder of the journey in every way possible
I'll ride on till the moon meets the sea
I will continue on the journey until the impossible occurs
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LOREENA MCKENNITT
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