Mary Black (born 23 May 1955 in Dublin) is an Irish singer. She is well kno… Read Full Bio ↴Mary Black (born 23 May 1955 in Dublin) is an Irish singer. She is well known as an interpreter of both folk and contemporary material which has made her a major recording artist in her native Ireland and in many other parts of the world. She was named "Best Female Artist" in the IRMA poll in 1987, 1988, 1992, 1994 and 1996.

Black was born into a musical family. Her father had been a fiddler, her mother a singer, and her brothers have their own group. She sang in her family's group in her youth.

In 1975 Black joined a small folk band called General Humbert, with whom she toured Europe and released two albums, in 1975 and 1978. In 1982 she developed a professional relationship with musician/producer Declan Sinnott and recorded her first solo album, Mary Black.

She went on to play in other groups including the traditional Irish band De Dannan from 1984-1986. After 1986 she had a successful solo career where she went on to try contemporary styles ranging from jazz to country. She was named "Best Female Artist" in the IRMA poll in 1987, 1988, 1992, 1994 and 1996.

She is married to Joe O'Reilly of Dara Records and they have three children. Her son Danny is a member of the Irish rock band The Coronas, while her daughter Róisín is performing under the name Róisín O.

For a number of years, "What Hi-Fi?" magazine considered Black's voice to be so pure that it was used as an audiophile benchmark for comparing the sound quality of different high fidelity systems.

Discography

* 1983 Mary Black
* 1984 Collected
* 1985 Without the Fanfare
* 1987 By the Time it Gets Dark
* 1989 No Frontiers
* 1991 Babes in the Wood
* 1992 The Collection
* 1993 The Holy Ground
* 1995 Circus
* 1997 Shine
* 1999 Speaking with the Angel
* 2001 The Best of Mary Black 1991-2001 & Hidden Harvest
* 2003 Mary Black Live
* 2005 Full Tide
* 2008 Twenty-Five Years Twenty-Five Songs
* 2011 Stories from the Steeples

Summer Sent You
Mary Black Lyrics

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When the morning comes
I gaze on you with desire
When the morning comes
My look will be perfectly plain
When the morning comes
My beloved one
When the morning comes
You'll know that we both feel the same

In the afternoon
Misgivings will pale into nothing
In the afternoon
We'll know what it is to believe
When it's afternoon
And I covet you
In the afternoon
I'll give you no reason to leave

[Chorus]
Done with time and patience I moved with the crowd
Lonely in my silence and being without
Then all in one instant straight out of the blue
Out of all its goodness the summer sent you

Now it's evening time
And I reach for you lying beside me
Now it's evening time
Your kiss will be tender and sure
Now it's evening time
Just like every time
In the evening time
I love you as much as before

[Chorus]

All in one sweet instant straight out of the blue
Out of all its goodness the summer sent you

The summer sent you
The summer sent you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mary Black's song 'Summer Sent You' depict a love story that begins with desire at dawn and gradually develops into a deeper emotional bond by the evening. The first stanza talks about the singer's longing for the person they love in the morning, even though they may not express it explicitly. By afternoon, their misgivings settle, and they believe in their love for each other without any reason to doubt it. And finally, in the evening, when they are lying next to each other, the singer expresses their enduring love, which remains unchanged.

The chorus of the song refers to the suddenness and unexpectedness of love, as if it was sent by the summer's goodness, out of the blue. The verses that follow reinforce the idea that the couple's love is a result of fate rather than intentional choice. It is a beautifully crafted piece, laden with hope and serenity, capturing the essence of a youthful summer love.

Line by Line Meaning

When the morning comes
As the new day dawns

I gaze on you with desire
I look at you with longing

My look will be perfectly plain
My feelings will be evident without saying anything

My beloved one
My cherished partner

You'll know that we both feel the same
You'll understand that our emotions are mutual

In the afternoon
As the day moves on

Misgivings will pale into nothing
Any doubts or worries will fade away

We'll know what it is to believe
We'll have faith in our relationship

And I covet you
And I desire you

I'll give you no reason to leave
I'll do everything I can to make you stay

[Chorus] Done with time and patience I moved with the crowd Lonely in my silence and being without Then all in one instant straight out of the blue Out of all its goodness the summer sent you
I had been waiting patiently, feeling lonely and incomplete, until one day you came into my life out of nowhere and brought me happiness

Now it's evening time
As the day draws to a close

And I reach for you lying beside me
I stretch out to touch you, lying next to me

Your kiss will be tender and sure
Your kiss will be gentle but certain

Just like every time
As always

I love you as much as before
My love for you hasn't changed

[Chorus] All in one sweet instant straight out of the blue Out of all its goodness the summer sent you
I am grateful for the happiness you bring into my life

The summer sent you
You came into my life unexpectedly

The summer sent you
You are a blessing from the universe

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