Ilÿthair Dÿ
Mÿire Brennan Lyrics

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Taispeáin anois mo bhealach
Tabhair aire domsa a Thiarna
Gach lá ‘s oiche
Éist a Dhia le mo ghuí

Dóchas thug Tú somh istigh
D’éist Tú liom nuair a bhí mé shíos
Is Tú tá dílis agus trócaireach

Líon mé le do Spiorad go deo
Seinnfidh mé fá do ghlóire
S na n-aingil
i láthair Dé

Treoraigh anois mo shaol sa
Líon suas mo chroí
Le grá mór
Tusa an Rí
Is Tú a rinne neamh agus talamh

Chuir Tú siocháin in mo chroí
Gheal Tú aoibhneas in mo shaol
Seinnfidh mé an cláirseach duitse
Is molfaidh mé Thú le mo bheo

Taispeáin anois mo bhealach
Tabhair aire domsa a Thiarna
Gach lá ‘s oiche
Éist a Dhia le mo ghuí
Treoraigh anois mo shaol sa
Líon suas mo chroí le grá mór
Tusa an Rí
Is Tú a rinne neamh agus talam

(Show me the way every night and day, listen to my plea)

When I was feeling down
You are true and full of compassion
Forever fill me with Your spirit
I will sing of Your Glory
And the angels
In God’s presence

In this world guide me
Fill my heart with great love
You are the King
You made heaven and earth

You put peace in my heart
You brought happiness to my life
I will play the harp
To praise You as long as I live

Show me the way
Every night and day
Listen to my plea
In this world guide me
Fill my heart with great love

You are the King
You made heaven and earth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mÿire Brennan's "Ilÿthair Dÿ" are a prayerful plea to God for guidance and support throughout the ups and downs of life. The singer expresses their faith in God's compassion and loyalty, thanking Him for bringing peace and joy to their heart. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced difficulties in the past but believes that God will continue to guide them.

The first verse is an introduction to the singer's plea to God. They ask God to show them the way and to take care of them every day and night. The singer acknowledges the omnipresence of God and asks Him to listen to their prayer.

In the second verse, the singer expresses their trust in God and his everlasting spirit. They promise to sing of God's glory and the presence of angels. The final verse is a reiteration of the plea for guidance and support, with the singer promising to play the harp and praise God for the rest of their life.

Line by Line Meaning

Taispeáin anois mo bhealach
Show me the way

Tabhair aire domsa a Thiarna
Listen to my plea

Gach lá 's oiche
Every night and day

Éist a Dhia le mo ghuí
Fill me with Your spirit

Dóchas thug Tú somh istigh
You are true

D'éist Tú liom nuair a bhí mé shíos
And full of compassion when I was feeling down

Is Tú tá dílis agus trócaireach
You are faithful and compassionate

Líon mé le do Spiorad go deo
Forever fill me with Your spirit

Seinnfidh mé fá do ghlóire
I will sing of Your glory

S na n-aingil i láthair Dé
And the angels in God’s presence

Treoraigh anois mo shaol sa
Guide me now in this world