Since then, while maintaining her singing career, she has occasionally encountered controversy, partly due to her statements and gestures—such as her ordination as a priest despite being a woman with a Roman Catholic background—and her strongly expressed views on organised religion, women's rights, war, and child abuse.
In addition to her ten solo albums her work includes many singles, songs for films, collaborations with many other artists and appearances at charity fundraising concerts.
Since converting to Islam in 2018 she has changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat.
In December 2019 she gave her first UK concert in five years at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
On 26 July 2023, O'Connor's family issued a statement that she had died at the age of 56, without indicating the date or cause.
In the statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song “Nothing Compares 2 U” was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations.
Báidín Fheilimí
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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Baidin Fheilimi ' s Feilimi ann,
Baidin Fheilimi D ' imigh go Gabhla
Baidin Fheilimi 's, Feilimi ann.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach,
baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Baidin Fheilimi d ' imigh go Trocaigh,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilime ann.
Baidin Fheilimi d ' imigh go Trocaigh,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilime ann.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach,
baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Baidin Fheilimi briseadh i dToraigh,
Baidin Fheilimi ' s Feilimi ann.
Baidin Fheilimi briseadh i dToraigh,
Baidin Fheilimi ' s Feilimi ann.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach,
baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach,
baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach,
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
The lyrics of Sinead O'Connor's Baidin Fheilimi are in Irish and translate to "Feilimi's Little Boat, Went to Gabhla." The song is a traditional Irish folksong that tells the story of a small boat called Feilimi that sailed to various islands in the North Atlantic, including Gabhla and Toraigh. The boat is portrayed as brave and unyielding, as it sails through stormy waters and eventually breaks apart on the rocks of Toraigh. The song speaks to the resilience and perseverance of the Irish people, and to the power and rhythm of the sea.
The repetition of the phrase "Baidin Fheilimi" in the song helps to create a sense of continuity and unity, despite the fact that the boat is on the move and traveling to different places. The use of different adjectives - bideach, beosach, boidheach, direach, and deontach - to describe the boat adds texture to the song and highlights the many different qualities that make Feilimi such a special vessel. Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and power of the sea, and the courage of those who dare to explore it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baidin Fheilimi, d'imigh go Gabhla,
A boat named Feilimi left for Gabhla.
Baidin Fheilimi ' s Feilimi ann,
The boat named Feilimi was on board.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach, baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach, Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Various boats named in different ways, including Feilimi, were mentioned on board.
Baidin Fheilimi d ' imigh go Trocaigh,
A boat named Feilimi left for Trocaigh.
Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilime ann.
The boat named Feilimi was on board.
Baidin Fheilimi briseadh i dToraigh,
The boat named Feilimi was broken on Toraigh.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach, baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach, Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Various boats named in different ways, including Feilimi, were mentioned on board.
Baidin bideach, baidin beosach, Baidin boidheach, baidin Fheilimi,Baidin direach, baidin deontach, Baidin Fheilimi 's Feilimi ann.
Various boats named in different ways, including Feilimi, were mentioned on board.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADRIAN MAXWELL SHERWOOD, ALAN EDWARD BRANCH, DONAL LUNNY, SINEAD O'CONNOR, CARLTON BUBBLERS OGLIVIE, TRADITIONAL
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Báidín Fheilimí 'D'imigh Go Gabhla
Báidín Fheilimí 'S Feilimí Ann
Báidín Fheilimí 'D'imigh Go Gabhla
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Bídeach Báidín Beosach
Báidín Bóidheach Báidín Fheilimí
Báidín Díreach Báidín Deontach
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Fheilimí 'D'imigh Go Toraigh
Báidín Fheilimí 'S Feilimí Ann
Báidín Fheilimí 'D'imigh Go Toraigh
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Bídeach Báidín Beosach
Báidín Bóidheach Báidín Fheilimí
Báidín Díreach Báidín Deontach
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Fheilimí Briseadh I dToraigh
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Fheilimí Briseadh I dToraigh
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
Báidín Bídeach Báidín Beosach
Báidín Bóidheach Báidín Fheilimí
Báidín Díreach Báidín Deontach
Báidín Fheilimí 's Feilimí Ann
M. Golden
Many boats have run aground approaching Tory.
Feilimí's little boat went to Gola,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí's little boat went to Gola,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
A tiny little boat, a lively little boat,
A buoyant little boat, Feilimí's little boat,
A straight little boat, a willing little boat,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it.
Feilimí's little boat went to Tory,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí's little boat went to Tory,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
Feilimí's little boat crashed on Tory,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí's little boat crashed on Tory,
Feilimí's little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
Feilimí's little boat crashed on Tory,
Fish on board and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí's little boat crashed on Tory,
Fish on board and Feilimí in it.
Tracey Crawford
Both of my parents are from Ireland , I was born in Australia I have fallen in love with this album it’s pulls out my Irish ☘️ spirit.💚 lord Franklan is my favourite
KT Gibb
This was sang to me when I a little child by my mother and its my 45 th birthday today. Delighted to have found it. Sineads voice is beautiful
Henry David
Happy 50!
Sean Ocallaghan
I remember being taught this song in primary school I love this song brings back good childhood memories and when I have kids of my own I'll sing this to them and keep the language alive
Erin go bragh 🇨🇮❤️
brendan woods
We're blessed to have this talent in our lifetime.
FaZe_Harvey
i see a lot of other people commenting this too, but my mom sang this to me, and played it in the car when i was little. Its the little parts of nostalgia that makes me feel the happiest
Edward Kleingeerts
long live Ireland God bless Sinead
Josef Štrbáň
Well... Id rather use Allahu Akbar now.
Ruth McQuillan
Erin go Braugh 💚☘️
Francis Cuningham
Baidin fheilim