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.
Kisses Like Mine
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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So soft you'll find yourself crying
And after you weep
You'll fall asleep
And while my heart's flying
You'll be dreaming that I'm
The keeping kind
They call me in after divorces
To lift you up
You thought you weren't much
And I'll mean every word
But be gone with the birds
Baby I just can't be yours
I have a heart that flies away
Betrays me every day
But don't let it stay heavy on your mind
I'm just not the, not the, not the keeping kind
But you never had kisses like mine
So soft you'll find yourself crying
And after you weep
You'll fall asleep
And while my heart's flying
You'll be dreaming that I'm
The keeping kind
Keeping kind, keeping kind, keeping kind
See I'm special forces
They call me in after divorces
To lift you up
You thought you weren't much
And I'll mean every word
But I'm gone with the birds
Baby I just can't be yours
In "Kisses Like Mine" by Sinéad O'Connor, the singer talks about her unique ability to give kisses that are so soft they would make a person cry. She tells the person she's singing to that they'll fall asleep after weeping, only to dream that she's the "keeping kind." However, she also admits that she is not the type of person to stay committed, hence the line "I'm just not the keeping kind." She uses the metaphor of being the "special forces" called in after divorces to lift people up and make them feel better, but then ultimately must leave because she cannot be tied down.
These lyrics are about the complexities of human emotions and the struggles with commitment. The singer is admitting that she has a heart that "flies away" and betrays her every day. She wants to make the person feel special and loved, but at the same time, she's telling them that she cannot be loyal. It's a sad, bittersweet song about the fleeting nature of love and the difficulty of being vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
You never had kisses like mine
I can give you an experience like no other
So soft you'll find yourself crying
My kisses are so gentle and intimate that they will move you to tears
And after you weep
My kisses will bring out emotions in you that you have been repressing
You'll fall asleep
My kisses will leave you feeling calm and peaceful
And while my heart's flying
I feel intense emotions when I kiss you
You'll be dreaming that I'm the keeping kind
You'll imagine a future with me where we are together forever
See I'm special forces
I have a specific set of skills that make me uniquely suited for certain situations
They call me in after divorces
People seek me out to help them heal and move on after a divorce
To lift you up
I am here to help you feel better about yourself
You thought you weren't much
You don't see your own worth, but I do
And I'll mean every word
I am sincere when I tell you how special you are to me
But be gone with the birds
I won't stick around for long, I am always on the move
Baby I just can't be yours
I can't promise you forever, I am not the settling down type
I have a heart that flies away
I am a free spirit, and my heart is not tied down
Betrays me every day
My heart constantly leads me in new directions
But don't let it stay heavy on your mind
I don't want you to worry or stress about my wandering heart
I'm just not the, not the, not the keeping kind
I am not the type of person who wants to settle down or be tied down to one person
Keeping kind, keeping kind, keeping kind
But even though I am not the keeping kind, I can still show you tenderness and affection
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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.