Shannon began her own recording career in 1989, working with producer John Dunford and musicians such as Adam Clayton, Mike Scott and Steve Wickham. The work with Scott and Wickham led to Shannon's joining their band, The Waterboys. Shannon was with the band for eighteen months, and contributed both accordion and fiddle to their Room to Roam album. Like Wickham, she left the group when Scott and group member Anthony Thistlethwaite wanted to move the band back to a more rock and roll sound. With Disirt Tola, Shannon toured the United States at age fourteen, whereas her first world tour was with The Waterboys.
Shannon's solo work has achieved remarkable airplay and commercial success, especially in Ireland. After her inclusion on A Woman's Heart, a compilation album and a tribute to her work on The Late Late Show, Shannon's music received a great deal of exposure, contributing to the record-breaking sales of her debut album
Her 2000 album, The Diamond Mountain Sessions, which included vocals from a wide variety of artists, was also a commercial success, being certified triple platinum.
Shannon recorded with Steve Earle on the song "The Galway Girl", which was released on both Earle's album Transcendental Blues, and Shannon & Friends' The Diamond Mountain Sessions. Both albums were released in 2000.
Another collaboration with Earle was the instrumental "Dominic Street", released on Earle's 2002 album Sidetracks. Shannon has also worked with Jackson Browne, the band Coolfin, Dónal Lunny, Moya Brennan, Kirsty MacColl, Christy Moore, Sinéad O'Connor, Liam O'Maonlai, and John Prine, amongst others.
Her more recent albums include:
Renegade (2007)
Saints & Scoundrels (2009)
Upside down (2009)
Flying Circus (2012)
Love Love Love
Sharon Shannon Lyrics
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Nothing but a bottle in his hand
She sat in her apartment lonesome to the bone
Wondering what had happened to her man
[Chorus:]
Love, love, love, love
Nobody ever understands
Between a woman and a man.
When they'd walk down the sidewalk the street would shine
With the kind of love no human heart can fake
And they vowed to stay together till the end of time
Like the couple that stands on top of the wedding cake
[Chorus]
If I should live to a ripe old age
The only lesson I may ever learn
Is to not stand so close to the flame of love
Unless you are willing to get burned
[Chorus]
All the things that go,
Between a woman and a man.
Sharon Shannon's song "Love Love Love" is a perfect depiction of the ups and downs of a relationship. The song follows the story of a man who is going through a rough patch in his life and his partner who is left wondering what has happened to him. He is seen stumbling through the alley with nothing but a bottle in his hand while she sits in her apartment, feeling lonely and missing him, wishing things had been different. As the chorus suggests, love is a complex emotion that can be difficult to understand, especially when it comes to relationships between men and women.
The song suggests that there are moments in a relationship that bring joy and shine like a beacon, but there are also times when things can be difficult to comprehend. The couple in the song believed that they would be together until the end of time, but we see that even love can fade away, leading to misunderstandings and heartbreaks. As the song concludes, the only lesson one can learn is to be cautious when it comes to love, for it is like a flame that can burn you if you stand too close. "Love Love Love" is a beautiful portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships that can leave us feeling both heartened and heartbroken at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
He stumbled through the alley with his long coat on
A man walking down an alleyway while holding a bottle.
Nothing but a bottle in his hand
The only item the man is holding is a bottle.
She sat in her apartment lonesome to the bone
A woman was sitting at home feeling lonely.
Wondering what had happened to her man
She was curious about the whereabouts of her partner.
Love, love, love, love
The unexplainable feeling of connection and affection between people.
Nobody ever understands
It's a feeling that is hard to put into words.
All the things that go,
The complexities associated with relationships.
Between a woman and a man.
The dynamics within a heterosexual relationship.
When they'd walk down the sidewalk the street would shine
The love between two people was so strong that it radiated out of them.
With the kind of love no human heart can fake
The love they shared was genuine and real.
And they vowed to stay together till the end of time
They made a promise to remain committed to each other forever.
Like the couple that stands on top of the wedding cake
They were an iconic and idealized representation of love.
If I should live to a ripe old age
If I am fortunate enough to live a long life.
The only lesson I may ever learn
The only lesson that may always remain with me.
Is to not stand so close to the flame of love
Is to not get too attached to someone before knowing what you're getting into.
Unless you are willing to get burned
If you don't want to get hurt, don't take the risk of falling in love.
All the things that go,
Again, the complications and complexities linked with love and relationships.
Between a woman and a man.
And how it affects a heterosexual couple.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Prine, Keith Sykes
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