Reilly was born in Glasgow. Her early career included singing with the Scottish Jazz Funk band Cado Belle. In 1992, she issued her debut solo album "Echoes", from which the singles "Everytime We Touch", "Tears in the Rain" and "Wait" were the most successful ones, followed by "Midnight Sun" in 1993, "Elena" in 1996, "Starcrossed" in 2000, "Save it for a Rainy Day" in 2003 and "Rowan" in 2006.
In 2006, a Eurodance-styled cover of Maggie's "Every time We Touch" by the German trio Cascada became a world-wide hit.
She has also worked with many others including Mike Batt (on his "The Hunting of the Snark" album), Jack Bruce, Dave Greenfield & Jan-Jacques Burnel, Lesiëm, Ralph McTell, Simon Nicol (of Fairport Convention), Runrig, The Sisters of Mercy and Smokie.
Echoes
Maggie Reilly Lyrics
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Or have we met before
The look in your eyes
You came in through the door
A momentary sadness
I felt in coming on
Maybe this time it's win or lose
I look for a guiding light
Help me to hold on to the night
Maybe it's the right time
The echoes of your call
Cast shadows on the wall
Leading the way
Underneath the starlight
A million so it seems
Scattered in my dreams
Hold back the day
Shadows playing
Across the court yard floor
I turn to see you
Waiting by the door
A look of confusion
Take shelter from the storm
Now there can be no turning back
But if this magic won't last till break of day
We'll just have to chase the dawn away
Maybe it's the right time
The echoes of your call
Cast shadows on the wall
Leading the way
Underneath the starlight
A million so it seems
Scattered in my dreams
Hold back the day
Maybe it's the right time...
The lyrics of Maggie Reilly's song "Echoes" describe a momentary encounter, possibly between two old acquaintances, where the singer is not entirely sure whether the familiarity is real or just a figment of their imagination. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the uncertainty of a chance meeting and the desire to hold onto the fleeting moments of connection amidst the chaos of life. The chorus suggests a sense of hope and possibility, as if the echoes of the past are guiding the way to a brighter future. The imagery of shadows, starlight, and dreams further emphasizes the ephemeral nature of the moment, as if it is all just a dream that could be lost at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it just imagination
Questioning the reality of the situation
Or have we met before
Considering the possibility of a past encounter
The look in your eyes
Noticing a particular expression
You came in through the door
Observing the entrance of the person
A momentary sadness
Feeling a brief wave of melancholy
I felt in coming on
Sensing the onset of emotion
Maybe this time it's win or lose
Considering the outcome of the situation
Caught in this madness
Feeling overwhelmed by the situation
I look for a guiding light
Searching for direction in a confusing situation
Help me to hold on to the night
Asking for support to persevere through the current challenge
The echoes of your call
Remembering the sound of the other person's voice
Cast shadows on the wall
Creating a sense of mystery or intrigue
Leading the way
Suggesting that the other person is a guide or beacon
Underneath the starlight
In the nighttime or romantically-tinged atmosphere
A million so it seems
An overwhelming, almost impossible number
Scattered in my dreams
Appearing in one's subconscious or fantasies
Hold back the day
Wanting to prolong the current moment or experience
Shadows playing
Describing a visual effect
Across the court yard floor
Indicating a specific location or setting
I turn to see you
Noticing the other person's presence
Waiting by the door
Positioned near an exit or entrance
A look of confusion
Displaying a certain emotion or expression
Take shelter from the storm
Seeking refuge from a difficult situation
Now there can be no turning back
Acknowledging that the situation has progressed too far
But if this magic won't last till break of day
Considering the possibility that the moment may be fleeting
We'll just have to chase the dawn away
Attempting to prolong or preserve the current experience
Maybe it's the right time
Suggesting that the moment is meaningful or significant
The echoes of your call
Continuing to reflect on the sound of the other person's voice
Cast shadows on the wall
Still creating a sense of intrigue or mystery
Leading the way
Reminding oneself that the other person is a guide or beacon
Underneath the starlight
Emphasizing the romantic or dreamlike atmosphere
A million so it seems
Repeating the same feeling of being overwhelmed
Scattered in my dreams
Repeating the same idea of the other person appearing in one's subconscious or fantasies
Hold back the day
Repeating the same desire to prolong or preserve the current experience
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
William Wellington
Maggie.....a voice to touch your soul .
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Beautiful song!
Mike Streif
Bought the album when I was a kid, some 25 years ago. Have loved it ever since!
Michael Reznikov
Very beautiful theme! I am listening at loop through my phone on every road.
Jailson Santos
que vocal que performance que bela musica magica
Michael N
No one on this Planet
Miroslav Colakovic
❤❤❤Maggie my favorite singer❤❤Beautiful songs ❤❤❤Thank you very much Maggie ❤❤
junkmann115
Love that album <3
Kirsten Dahl
I love this song <3
maya
Wait what that heart- everyone just realised in 2021 that it exist