Longing to See You
Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra Lyrics

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In my heart, in my soul
In my darkest hours
Through rivers deep
Lonely roads over mountain towers
Through the driving rain and the sunlit plains
It's you I embrace
From the echo on the wind
Its your song they sing

It says
I'll see you again
I'll see you again

Another door, another hall
Another lonely room
I light a candle to your name
Hoping to lift the gloom
I run my fingers through your hair
And your almost there
As play through your hair
And whatever comes my way
I'll survive siné

And
I'll see you again
I'll see you again

Through the driving rain and the sunlit plains
It's you I embrace
And whatever comes way
I'll survive siné

I said
I'll see you again
I said
I'll see you again
And

I'll see you again
I'll see you again

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra's song "Longing to See You" explores the theme of a deep longing for someone's presence during difficult times. The opening line, "In my heart, in my soul" suggests that the person being missed is ingrained in every aspect of the singer's being. The phrase "darkest hours" implies that the singer is going through a difficult period, and the person they are longing for would provide solace. The next line, "Through rivers deep, lonely roads over mountain towers" uses vivid imagery to portray the struggles the singer is going through. The phrase "rivers deep" can be interpreted to mean emotional turmoil, and "lonely roads over mountain towers" could symbolize the hard journey that lies ahead.

In the chorus, the singer declares that they will see the person again despite the challenging circumstances. The phrase "From the echo on the wind, it's your song they sing" suggests that the person being missed is still present in some way, and perhaps their memory provides comfort.

The second verse describes a physical space where the singer is isolated and lonely, lighting a candle to the person's name, hoping for their presence. The phrase "And you're almost there" shows that the singer feels like the person is close to them, even though they are physically absent. The line "Whatever comes my way, I'll survive siné" conveys a sense of determination and suggests that the singer is going to overcome their difficulties no matter what.

Overall, the song encapsulates the painful longing felt when someone is absent during challenging times. The singer is holding onto the hope that they will reunite with the person they are missing soon.

Line by Line Meaning

In my heart, in my soul
You are always with me, deeply ingrained in my being

In my darkest hours
Especially in my toughest times, when I feel most alone

Through rivers deep
Even when I'm navigating treacherous waters

Lonely roads over mountain towers
Even when I'm isolated and struggling through great challenges

Through the driving rain and the sunlit plains
No matter the weather or terrain

It's you I embrace
I find comfort and strength in thoughts of you

From the echo on the wind
I hear the reminders of your existence and influence

Its your song they sing
You are celebrated and honored in the world around me

Another door, another hall
In new places and situations in life

Another lonely room
When I'm by myself and feeling down

I light a candle to your name
I pay tribute and honor to you through symbolic ritual