One of five children in a musical family, Hardiman was born in May 1961 and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. He Attended Royal Irish Academy of Music.
He worked as a clerk at the Bank of Ireland for twelve years, occasionally playing in pop bands during the 1980s. After quitting his job, though, he composed material based more on Irish traditions than pop music, specifically for radio and television; months later wrote the theme music to the documentary My Riviera, which became quite well-known in Ireland.
During the next few years, Hardiman composed for Coca-Cola and Guinness and gained his reputation as Ireland's best contemporary composer. He was approached by Michael Flatley, creator of Riverdance, to compose the score to the new production Lord of the Dance. Thanks in large part to the success of the production, Hardiman gained a recording contract through Philips and released his debut album, Solas, in early 1998.
After an unlikely early career as a bank teller, Hardiman has succeeded in fulfilling his lifelong ambition to compose and perform his own music. Although he maintains a low profile, continuing to live and work in his native Dublin, his work has become well known to international audiences from Japan to South Africa to the United States. With performances of Lord of the Dance rebroadcast continually around the globe, Hardiman has gained recognition as one of the most successful composers and performers to emerge from Ireland.
Anthem
Ronan Hardiman Lyrics
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Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Eya na nevo eya leh
Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Ha na vare
Hana na re eh ya leh
Ha ra ne
Ardoh re
Hawe, ye ye
Ha ra ne
Ardoh re
Una re, ye ye
Ha ra ne
Ardoh re
Hawe, ye ye
Ha ra ne
Ardoh re
Una re, ye ye
Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Eya na nevo eya leh
Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Eya na nevo eya leh
Na na hare eh ya leh
Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Eya na nevo eya leh
Eyo yeah yeah
Eyo yeah yeah
Eya na nevo eya leh
Na na hare eh ya leh
The lyrics to Ronan Hardiman's Anthem are primarily made up of nonsensical sounds and syllables, with only a few discernible words like "ha na vare" and "na na hare" being repeated throughout the song. However, the melody and rhythm of the song created by these sounds convey a sense of excitement and energy. It has been suggested that the song serves as an anthem for a group or community, with the repetitive nature of the sounds and words representing a united and collective voice.
The song is often used as a backing track for various forms of performance art, such as gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance. It has also been used as the theme song for several sports teams and events. The energetic and uplifting nature of the song makes it a popular choice for motivating athletes and inspiring crowds.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah
This is a repetition of the expression 'yeah yeah,' which is often used to express agreement or enthusiasm.
Eyo yeah yeah
This is a variation of the previous line, with no significant difference in its meaning. It's still an expression of agreement or excitement.
Eya na nevo eya leh
This line is likely a nonsensical phrase used for its sound and rhythm rather than its meaning. It doesn't have a clear interpretation.
Ha na vare
This line may be interpreted as the beginning of a new section in the song. It doesn't have a clear meaning on its own.
Hana na re eh ya leh
This phrase is likely another example of a nonsensical phrase used for its sound and rhythm rather than its meaning.
Ha ra ne
This is another line that doesn't have a clear meaning. It may be part of a chorus or refrain.
Ardoh re
This phrase doesn't have a clear meaning on its own, but it may be part of a larger phrase or refrain that contributes to the song's overall theme or message.
Hawe, ye ye
This line may be interpreted as a call to action or a statement of encouragement. The repeated 'ye ye' may imply a sense of urgency or emphasis.
Una re, ye ye
This phrase likely has a similar meaning to the previous line, functioning as a call to action or statement of encouragement with an added sense of urgency emphasized by the repetition of 'ye ye.'
Na na hare eh ya leh
This phrase likely has a similar function as the previous nonsensical phrases, contributing to the song's overall sound and rhythm rather than having any clear meaning of its own.
Writer(s): Hardiman Ronan
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