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.
Fly Me To The Moon
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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And let me play
Among the stars
Let me see what
Spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words,
Hold my hands
Darling kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words please be true
In other words
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words please be true
In other words, I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
love you
The lyrics of Sinéad O'Connor's song Fly Me to the Moon are a classic love song which involves the use of metaphors and imagery to describe the intensity of feelings between two lovers. The song opens with the desire of the singer to be taken away to a place where they can be among the stars and experience the beauty of Jupiter and Mars. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the transcendental nature of love and how it can take someone to new heights of emotional experience. The reference to Spring is likely symbolic of the idea of rebirth and renewal, which can also represent the transformative effect of love.
The second verse reveals the singer's deep love for the person they are addressing. They express a desire for their lover to fill their heart with song and for them to be the object of their worship and adoration. The line "In other words please be true" represents a plea for honesty and transparency in the relationship, which is key to building trust between partners. The final two lines "In other words, I love you, I love you, I love you" drive home the central message of the song, that the singer's feelings for their lover are all-consuming and everlasting.
Overall, the song could be interpreted as a declaration of unconditional love and a desire to experience the beauty and transformative power of emotion with another person. The use of metaphor and imagery creates a sense of otherworldliness, highlighting the sense of intensity and passion present in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon
Take me on a journey far away from here
And let me play
Free me from earthly worries and responsibilities
Among the stars
Let me explore the vast universe
Let me see what, Spring is like, On Jupiter and Mars
Allow me to experience the wonders of other planets
In other words, Hold my hands
Show me your love and support
In other words, Darling kiss me
Express your affection for me
Fill my heart with song
Bring joy and inspiration to my life
And let me sing for ever more
Grant me the ability to express myself through music endlessly
You are all I long for
My heart yearns for only you
All I worship and adore
You are my everything
In other words please be true
Be honest and faithful to me
In other words, I love you
I am deeply in love with you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
I love you
A repetition of my affection and devotion to you
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K. Maczák
on Troy
The song is about her abusive mother, who locked her out of the house, and she sitting in the long grass in summer keeping warm , while her mother turned off the light inside the house , and she screamed . etc.