Penelope's Song
Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say
Long as the day in the summer time
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me.
There like a bird I'd fly
High through the air
Reaching for the sun's full rays
Only to find you there
And in the night when our dreams are still
Or when the wind calls free
I'll keep your heart with mine
Till you come to me
Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say
Long as the day in the summer time
Deep as the wine dark sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me
Loreena McKennitt's song "Penelope's Song" is a heartfelt and timeless tribute to enduring love and devotion. The lyrics suggest that this love is patient and steadfast, despite distance and time. The singer vows to keep the heart of her beloved in her own, safe and protected until they can be together again. She compares her love to the endless summer day and the deep, dark sea, both symbols of timelessness and constancy.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and waiting, as if the singer is separated from her loved one and doesn't know when they will be reunited. However, she remains faithful and committed, using the imagery of a bird soaring through the sky towards the sun to symbolize her unrelenting desire for her beloved. Whether awake or asleep, in the seasons of light or darkness, she promises to keep their love alive and strong until they can be reunited.
Overall, Loreena McKennitt's "Penelope's Song" captures the essence of true love and the power of enduring devotion. The lyrics are poetic and deeply emotional, and the music is haunting and beautiful, echoing the timeless nature of the sentiments expressed in the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that the time has come
The moment has finally arrived
Soon gone is the day
The present will pass quickly
There upon some distant shore
In a far-off place
You'll hear me say
You will hear my words
Long as the day in the summer time
As long as the sun shines in summer
Deep as the wine dark sea
As deep as the impenetrable sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
I will cherish and protect your heart
Till you come to me.
Until we are reunited
There like a bird I'd fly
I would soar like a bird
High through the air
Up into the sky
Reaching for the sun's full rays
Striving to touch the full light of the sun
Only to find you there
And discover you beside me
And in the night when our dreams are still
When we sleep and our mind is calm
Or when the wind calls free
Or when the wind blows without restraint
I'll keep your heart with mine
I will safeguard your heart
Till you come to me
Till we are reunited
Now that the time has come
The moment has finally arrived
Soon gone is the day
The present will pass quickly
There upon some distant shore
In a far-off place
You'll hear me say
You will hear my words
Long as the day in the summer time
As long as the sun shines in summer
Deep as the wine dark sea
As deep as the impenetrable sea
I'll keep your heart with mine
I will cherish and protect your heart
Till you come to me
Until we are reunited
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LOREENA MCKENNITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@divamontgomery2338
Love her singing. She is the greatest.
Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say
Long as the day in the summer time
Deep as the wine dark sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me.
There like a bird I'd fly
High through the air
Reaching for the sun's full rays
Only to find you there
And in the night when our dreams are still
Or when the wind calls free
I'll keep your heart with mine
Till you come to me
Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say
Long as the day in the summer time
Deep as the wine dark sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me
@Pnimelover
i may be only 13..but ever since i first listened to 'The Highwayman' i was hooked. her voice draws you in and makes you feel things u dont usually feel. it makes me feel at peace almost, i have a whole album full of her music and i always listen to it before i go to sleep. She has the voice of an angel! i love her and i dont understand how people can prefer rap and other music...
@heylisten4967
Time really passes ! Hope you are doing well today!
@UncompressedWAVmusic
I enjoy positive music and am in love with Lorenna's music.
@debrapaulino918
Rap is city.
@melaniemuller-schroder4555
Reading your words and so many years have passed I wonder if you still listen to her. 💗
@pennyfaragher3830
You're a kindred spirit.
@maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836
I am sooo blessed to be seeing her in Oct in Va.....I CAN NOT WAIT....
@ceresmary206
This song is amazing...And I don't get tired of her work..I saw her in concert in 1995, Seattle. Front Row...cried like a baby. I have chronic pain...Loreena's music is often the only thing that can remove me from "my body" to feel at peace. She is An Angel...I hope her mother is well now...Be a peace. Mary
@julianlewis1792
Reading your comment saddens me. .I think living with severe chronic pain is perhaps the most difficult thing in the world to do. I admire your courage, and I agree with you about Loreena.
Hugs and prayers! 🙏
@julianlewis1792
I think you are brave to keep on with the pain you live with. I admire the courage that you and many other people show in keeping on. I just started watching your series of videos about fibro myalgia, and I intend to watch them all. Bless you for your courage and for helping others. 🙏