She was originally with the band October Project from 1993 to about 1995 for 2 albums until they split up.
Fahl's most recent solo album is called The Other Side Of Time and was released in 2003. This work was a mix of pop, opera and folk. She has great talent as showcased in her singing one song in Italian.
Her self-penned song "Going Home" was featured on the "God's and Generals" civil war epic soundtrack. That beautiful piece has a celtic flavor. Overall her voice can tell a story, cry the blues or take you to a far away castle on a moonlit night with candles glowing from misty windows.
Redemption
Mary Fahl Lyrics
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That never have been? Of course
Am I mistaken, at the root shaken
From their very source
In receipt of redemption?
Have you committed crimes
In and out of times? Amen
And they don't come again
In retreat from redemption?
Can be granted to us
Or be granted by us
But I believe it's due us anyway
If we are to proceed
The first thing that we need is trust
And make a decision
Without any condition that we simply must
Be in receipt of redemption
A whispering wind
Precise and clear
Carries all willing to hear
A whispering wind
Cleans the streets
Closely follows and completes
A whispering wind
Ignites the dawn
Over our beds and then is gone
On a whispering wind
Truth is born, cleansing all
Who have sworn
On a whispering wind
Redemption
On a whispering wind
Redemption
On a whispering wind
Redemption
In Mary Fahl's song "Redemption," the lyrics reflect on the idea of redemption and forgiveness. The singer acknowledges their own potential sins and mistakes, questioning whether they are worthy of receiving redemption. They then ask the same of the listener, suggesting that everyone has likely committed some sort of wrongdoing. The idea of redemption is presented as something that can be granted to us or by us, but ultimately something that we all deserve. For the singer, the first step towards redemption is trust and a decision to seek it out, unconditionally.
The chorus of the song sets the scene for how redemption can be achieved. A "whispering wind" is presented as the vehicle for delivering truth, cleansing, and ultimately redemption. The lyrics create a vivid image of this wind as it carries those who are willing to hear it, cleaning the streets and igniting the dawn. The wind is presented as a force of nature, impossible to hold onto or control. But for those who are open to it, the wind offers the chance for new beginnings and a path towards redemption.
Overall, the lyrics of "Redemption" offer a thoughtful and introspective meditation on the idea of redemption. The song suggests that although it can be difficult to face our own mistakes and seek forgiveness, redemption is available to all of us if we are willing to trust in it and listen for the whispering wind.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I committed sins
Have I done wrong in the eyes of those above?
That never have been? Of course
Is it possible that I have always been pure? Of course not.
Am I mistaken, at the root shaken
Have I strayed from the path of righteousness? Am I unsure of my true convictions?
From their very source
Have my morals been uprooted of their origin?
In receipt of redemption?
Can I hope to obtain salvation for my transgressions?
Have you committed crimes
Have you wronged society?
In and out of times? Amen
Has this wrongdoing occurred throughout history? So be it.
Are you aware that there are cares
Do you understand the importance of sincere regret?
And they don't come again
You cannot amend the past.
In retreat from redemption?
Do you resign yourself to never being forgiven?
Can be granted to us
It is feasible that forgiveness is bestowed upon us.
Or be granted by us
We have the power to forgive others as well.
But I believe it's due us anyway
Regardless, I feel as though we deserve to be pardoned.
If we are to proceed
But in order for us to progress,
The first thing that we need is trust
We must have faith,
And make a decision
And choose a path,
Without any condition that we simply must
With no hesitation, it is essential that we accept the consequences of our actions.
Be in receipt of redemption
For only then can we hope to be redeemed.
A whispering wind
In a soft breeze,
Precise and clear
Suddenly and unmistakably
Carries all willing to hear
The notion of forgiveness is universally understood by those who seek it.
Cleans the streets
Forgiveness has the power to purify all our past wrongs.
Closely follows and completes
It is a constant companion, completing and perfecting our moral and spiritual journey.
Ignites the dawn
It sparks a new beginning,
Over our beds and then is gone
But it is fleeting, and it is up to us to rise and start anew.
On a whispering wind
Through the delicate yet powerful nature of forgiveness,
Truth is born, cleansing all
We are absolved of our sins, and the truth of our souls is reborn.
Who have sworn
For those who have promised to seek atonement,
Redemption
The ultimate goal of forgiveness is achieved.
On a whispering wind
It is only by accepting it on the tender breeze,
Redemption
That true Redemption can be attained.
On a whispering wind
By embracing the gentle touch of Forgiveness,
Redemption
All is redeemed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARY N FAHL, RAMSEY H MCLEAN
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