Brennan grew up as the eldest in a very musical family in a remote parish in the northwest of Ireland, a place where the Irish language and tradition was and still is very much alive. She sang along with her siblings in the family pub, Leo's Tavern. She also took part in many pantomimes in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, the local theatre, usually dancing and singing.
It was during 1970 that she joined her two brothers Pól and Ciarán and their mother's two twin brothers Noel and Pádraig Ó Dúgáin and eventually formed Clannad. After enjoying a decade of being the world's foremost traditional Irish act, they graduated to chart success in 1982 with the album Magical Ring. Moya Brennan was at the forefront of the group's success and her voice suddenly became synonymous with celtic music and Irish music at the time. She has recorded 17 albums with Clannad and has won a Grammy, a BAFTA and an Ivor Novello award with the quintet.
Moya Brennan released her first solo album in 1992, Máire, on Atlantic Records. Misty Eyed Adventures on BGM followed three years later. In 1998, Brennan signed with Word Records and released Perfect Time, and Whisper To The Wild Water a year later. The album was nominated in the Grammy Awards of 2001 for Best New Age Album. Her music is usually classified as New Age or Celtic. She accepts the Celtic label, but has at times indicated a slight discomfort with being seen as "New Age" as much of her music is strongly Christian, with several of her songs centering on maintaining a relationship with Jesus Christ. Some of her songs show influences from her Catholic upbringing or seem relational due to her own views concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In total Brennan has recorded 25 albums, and has sold over 20 million records. Since 2002, she has promoted herself as Moya Brennan — a spelling closely resembling the phonetic pronunciation of her name for those not familiar with the Irish variant of the spelling.
Brennan, along with Clannad, are considered as the inventors of contemporary celtic music and are held in high esteem for their vast contribution to modernizing old Irish songs. It is Brennan's haunting voice that has left the most lasting legacy, it has become synonymic with Clannad's work and with Irish music in general. Her ethereal vocalization is considered the archetypal sound of Ireland and strains of her style have been acquired in the soundtracks to Titanic and Riverdance. Brennan is also famous for her harp playing, she has featured it on many Clannad records and her album Two Horizons is based on the discovery of the harp.
Moya is also a member of Irish traditional group, T with the Ms.
Show Me
Moya Brennan Lyrics
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Turn into strangers
There's dust around my eyes
Watch the blind man
Won't stumble
Tell me no more lies
Show me the way
Please, show me the way
To find you
Show me the way
To hear your song
Touch my hand
Tiny stranger
How far the mist, I'm blind
Touch the tombstone
Won't crumble
Tell me one more time
Show me the way
Where I belong
Please, show me the way
To find you
Show me the way
To hear your song
Show me the way
Where I belong
Please, show me the way
To find you
Show me the way
To hear your song
The lyrics of Moya Brennan's "Show Me" describe a sense of confusion and disorientation as the singer navigates unfamiliar surroundings. In the opening lines, she watches the crowd turn into strangers and feels as if there is dust around her eyes, suggesting a feeling of being disconnected from those around her. The reference to the blind man who won't stumble indicates a desire for clarity and truth, to hear something authentic and reliable amid the confusion.
The refrain, "Show me the way where I belong," underscores a theme of searching for a sense of purpose and belonging in the midst of uncertainty. The singer longs to find someone or something that will help her feel grounded and connected, as shown by the repeated plea to be shown the way. The final lines add a further layer of complexity, as the singer reaches out to a "tiny stranger" whose touch may offer comfort, but whose identity is unclear.
Overall, "Show Me" is a song that invites reflection on the challenges of finding one's place in the world and the importance of seeking out sources of guidance and support in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the crowd
Observing the people around me
Turn into strangers
Realizing that the people around me are unfamiliar
There's dust around my eyes
Feeling compelled to remove mental obstructions and gain clarity
Watch the blind man
Observing others who may not see things as clearly
Won't stumble
Overcoming obstacles without faltering
Tell me no more lies
Desiring truth and honesty in communication
Show me the way
Guiding me towards my desired destination
Where I belong
Helping me find my purpose and sense of belonging
To find you
Connecting with someone or something important to me
To hear your song
Experiencing something that is deeply meaningful to me
Touch my hand
Reaching out for help or reassurance
Tiny stranger
Meeting someone new and unknown
How far the mist, I'm blind
Feeling lost and disoriented in a confusing world
Touch the tombstone
Acknowledging the reality of death and loss
Won't crumble
Being resilient in the face of adversity
Show me the way
Reiterating the desire for guidance
To hear your song
Emphasizing the importance of experiencing what resonates deeply with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, ROSS CULLUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mymy Almog
@James Venables Yes she had difficult time and she said that she came to GOD, Jesus Christ, after that time.
Jesus Christ, GOD, is not a religion. Not all who talk about Jesus actually know Him, in fact there are a lot of deceivers that take the truth and turn it into a religion, like the Pope, Catholic churches or most popular churches. They do not know Him.
This song is about GOD, and she believes in Him. Who can tell you no more lies apart of Jesus Christ? No one.
"Watch the blind man won't stumble" - Because Jesus heals the blind.
"Show me the way to hear your Son"
Yes it might sound as "song" but it's not, it's "Son". It's meant to be this way in my opinion. She asks Him to show her the way.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am THE WAY, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)
Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY.
This heart touching song influence many people, this song is truly inspired from Heaven. Very few songs can be like this, it will not compare to any "new age" songs. So it inspired many who are unbelievers including me, I didn't believe and I didn't truly understand what this song is, which helped me to get through really tough times in my life, until not long ago, and it surprised me, though not so much as if I "knew" that it's true all along.
I listened to Moya Brennan music since I was about 14 years old (I'm 28 now), before I even had a clue about what truly Jesus Christ has done for us: He died on the cross for all our sins, and on 3rd day rose from the grave!
So you shall get forgiveness of sins and eternal life when you believe He died for you.
So again I say it was amazing to realize what Moya Brennan sang about all the time
and how GOD does works in our lives and leading us to Him without us noticing it! Like through Moya and her beautiful voice and music inspired by Holy Spirit. It is a gift from GOD.
GOD bless you and keep you safe James!!
"Now is here, here is now!"
(Also a song by Moya 😊)
Irys Irys
.¸¸.•*ღ♥ღ*
Pokaż mi drogę
a Ty .....
Pokaż mi (swoja twarz )
Pokaż mi drogęShow me the way
Proszę, wskaż mi drogęPlease, show me the way
Pokaż mi drogęShow me the way
Pokaż mi drogęShow me the way
Gdzie moje miejsceWhere I belong
Proszę, wskaż mi drogęPlease, show me the way
Aby cię znaleźćTo find you
Pokaż mi drogęShow me the way
Aby usłyszeć twoją piosenkęTo hear your song
.¸¸.•*ღ♥ღ*
......
Peter Vincent
One of her best. I have been following her since I first heard Clannad's "In a Lifetime" played on the radio in 1986. Such a powerfully calming voice.
Carlos M. de vasconcelllos
Moya is so underrated. What a shame. The whole family are very talented, but Máire is the most amazing talent.
Martin Ramirez
Magnífico
David jared
It might be since she chose to focus on Celtic music vs. the broader sound of her sister Enya?
Karinesmith Smith
Love clannad, love enya, love moya... Amazingly talented family.... This song is truly incredible.
IdrilCelebrindal90
this is the kind of music i've been looking for all my life...thank you Lord!
Mymy Almog
@James Venables Yes she had difficult time and she said that she came to GOD, Jesus Christ, after that time.
Jesus Christ, GOD, is not a religion. Not all who talk about Jesus actually know Him, in fact there are a lot of deceivers that take the truth and turn it into a religion, like the Pope, Catholic churches or most popular churches. They do not know Him.
This song is about GOD, and she believes in Him. Who can tell you no more lies apart of Jesus Christ? No one.
"Watch the blind man won't stumble" - Because Jesus heals the blind.
"Show me the way to hear your Son"
Yes it might sound as "song" but it's not, it's "Son". It's meant to be this way in my opinion. She asks Him to show her the way.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am THE WAY, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)
Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY.
This heart touching song influence many people, this song is truly inspired from Heaven. Very few songs can be like this, it will not compare to any "new age" songs. So it inspired many who are unbelievers including me, I didn't believe and I didn't truly understand what this song is, which helped me to get through really tough times in my life, until not long ago, and it surprised me, though not so much as if I "knew" that it's true all along.
I listened to Moya Brennan music since I was about 14 years old (I'm 28 now), before I even had a clue about what truly Jesus Christ has done for us: He died on the cross for all our sins, and on 3rd day rose from the grave!
So you shall get forgiveness of sins and eternal life when you believe He died for you.
So again I say it was amazing to realize what Moya Brennan sang about all the time
and how GOD does works in our lives and leading us to Him without us noticing it! Like through Moya and her beautiful voice and music inspired by Holy Spirit. It is a gift from GOD.
GOD bless you and keep you safe James!!
"Now is here, here is now!"
(Also a song by Moya 😊)
James Venables
@Mymy Almog Brennan has stated this song is about rediscovering herself after a difficult period in her life. She emerged from that period a better person and a more committed Christian but the song is not about God or Christianity. It is about her own life path.
The Great Cornholio
@Mymy Almog Moya became a Christian and made a couple very beautiful Christian CDs.
Mymy Almog
@The strength within Moya actually sings about God... Jesus Christ. Listen carefully to what she sings... God bless you!