… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named Secret Garden or Secret Gardens.
(1) Secret Garden is an Irish-Norwegian duo playing New Instrumental Music, also understood by some as Neo-classical music.
It features the Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and the Norwegian composer/pianist Rolf Løvland. Secret Garden has sold over 3 million albums and won the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway in 1995, with the composition Nocturne. It was the first and only time to date that a predominantly instrumental piece has won the Eurovision Song Contest, although a few Norwegian language lyrics were included to ensure that the entry adhered to the contest's rules. In addition Rolf Løvland also co-wrote the song La det swinge (Let it swing) that secured Norway its first Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1985.
Their success at Eurovision spearheaded the success of their first album Songs from a Secret Garden. It sold a million copies around the world going platinum in Norway and Korea, gold in Ireland, Hong Kong and New Zealand and spending two years in the Billboard New Age charts in 1996 and 1997. Barbara Streisand adapted Heartstrings from this album as the song I've Dreamed Of You on her A Love Like Ours album. She also used Heartstrings in her wedding to James Brolin.
The album White Stones followed in 1997 also making the top ten on Billboard New Age charts. Dawn of a New Century in 1999, Dreamcatcher in 2001 and Once In a Red Moon also enjoyed success around the world including reaching top ten on the Billboard.
Their most famous song You Raise Me Up, performed by Brian Kennedy has been recorded by more than a hundred other artists including Josh Groban and Westlife.
Secret Garden has released a Dreamcatcher: Best Of for its tour through Australia and New Zealand in 2004. It reached the top of the Australian New Age charts and the ARIA top 50 album charts.
Rolf Løvland won the price of years line-price in Spellemann 2007. In that same year, the album Inside I'm Singing was released.
Their official site can be found at www.secretgarden.no
Secret Garden's albums (in chronological order):
Songs from a Secret Garden (1996)
White stones (1997)
Dawn of a New Century (1999)
Dreamcatcher (2001)
Once in a Red Moon (2002)
Dreamcatcher: Best Of (2004, Australia)
Earthsongs (2005)
Inside I'm Singing (2007)
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(2) Secret Gardens is a post-rock band based out of New York and led by Greg Almeida. They have released two full-length albums, Tundra (2021) and their most recent release, everbloom (2022). Their debut EP, Verão, was released in 2019.
Verão (2019)
Tundra (2021)
everbloom (2022)
Greg Almeida has described these albums as part of an ongoing series of four planned records sonically representing the seasons. The latest, everbloom, is the spring installment in this series and features guest vocals from Andrew Wells (Eidola).
03. You Raise Me Up
Secret Garden Lyrics
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When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up To more than I can be
There is no life no life without its hunger
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up To more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up To more than I can be
The lyrics of Secret Garden’s song “You Raise Me Up” express the idea of relying on someone else’s support and strength to overcome difficult situations. The first verse sets the scene of the singer being down and feeling weary, while the second one highlights the importance of waiting in the silence until someone else comes along to sit with us. The chorus repetitively stresses the idea of being raised up, both metaphorically and physically. This action of raising, which is associated with overcoming obstacles, is repeated several times to emphasize how the singer is empowered by their supporter to stand on mountains, walk on stormy seas, and be strong. The second verse introduces the theme of imperfection, as every restless heart has its hunger, but when the singer’s supporter is around, they feel filled with wonder and a sense of eternity.
The lyrics of “You Raise Me Up” convey a powerful message of hope, support, and inspiration. The singer feels empowered to achieve more than they would have without their supporter. The song is a testament to the idea that when we are faced with challenges, we are not alone, and there is always someone who can help us overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When I am feeling low and depleted in energy and spirit.
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
When problems and difficulties arise, and my heart is weighed down with the burden of worry and stress.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
I become calm and wait patiently in the quietness and stillness.
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Until that special someone arrives and spends time with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You inspire and motivate me to achieve great things and rise to the top.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
You give me the courage and strength to endure difficult and challenging situations.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
I feel powerful and capable when I have your support and guidance.
You raise me up To more than I can be
You encourage me to exceed my limitations and reach my full potential.
There is no life no life without its hunger
Life is incomplete without desires and ambitions.
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
We all have flaws and imperfections, and yet we still strive for greatness.
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
But when that special someone is present, I am filled with amazement and awe.
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
At times, I feel as though I catch a glimpse of something eternal and transcendent.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fabianapaulinadasilva7448
Quando estou triste e, oh minha alma, tão cansado
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
Quando os problemas vierem e meu coração estiver sobrecarregado
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Então, eu fico quieto e espero aqui no silêncio
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Até você vir e sentar um pouco comigo
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Você me levanta, então eu posso ficar nas montanhas
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Você me levanta, para andar em mares tempestuosos
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Eu sou forte, quando estou em seus ombros
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Você me levanta Para mais do que eu posso ser
You raise me up To more than I can be
Você me levanta, então eu posso ficar nas montanhas
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Você me levanta, para andar em mares tempestuosos
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Eu sou forte, quando estou em seus ombros
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Você me levanta Para mais do que eu posso ser
You raise me up To more than I can be
Não há vida nenhuma vida sem sua fome
There is no life no life without its hunger
Cada coração inquieto bate tão imperfeitamente
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
Mas quando você vem e eu fico maravilhado
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Às vezes, acho que vislumbro a eternidade
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
Você me levanta, então eu posso ficar nas montanhas
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Você me levanta, para andar em mares tempestuosos
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Eu sou forte, quando estou em seus ombros
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Você me levanta Para mais do que eu posso ser
You raise me up To more than I can be
Você me levanta, então eu posso ficar nas montanhas
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Você me levanta, para andar em mares tempestuosos
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Eu sou forte, quando estou em seus ombros
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Você me levanta Para mais do que eu posso ser
You raise me up To more than I can be
@foodforthesoul1326
This song touches me so deeply now. When I first heard the second verse of this song, which most artists leave out for some reason, I realized that this song was about so much more than the love of another person.
May the spirit that is the giver of all life, our Father, bless you.
@IngridGuo
Amen
@hazardouslight2649
This is the original..and it's always the best
@tosvus
Johnny Logan did not sing the first rendition of this song with Secret Garden. It was Brian Kennedy who first recorded it with them. It's a great rendition though. Edit: Apologies - it seems Johnny Logan actually performed this with Secret Garden before they recorded it with Brian Kennedy! :)
@evalvsj1109
The original from 2001 is with Brian Kennedy on vocal...
@juliusnepos6013
@@tosvus yes, the original recorded version
@dianeallen9039
Love Johnny Logan. Eurovision’s most successful singer and songwriter. Won three times for Ireland.
@GalaxyNokiaGames
and did the jury points of Ireland in the 2004 contest in Istanbul
@sualocin102
I gave this song to someone who saved me, at the time of farewell.
Countless memories make me cry...
@TungCTsai
I have listened this song before it became popular...I love you Secret Garden...