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.
Kyrie eleison
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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Kyrié eléison
Kyrié eléison
Christié eléison
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy
The lyrics to Sinéad O'Connor's song Kyrié Eleison are a plea for mercy from God. The repetition of the phrases "Kyrié eléison" and "Christié eléison" underscore the desperation and urgency of the singer's request. The use of Greek ("Kyrié eléison") and Latin ("Christié eléison") highlight the religious context of the song and suggest a universality in its themes.
The first line, "Kyrié eléison," means "Lord, have mercy" in Greek. This phrase is commonly used in Christian liturgies and signifies a humble recognition of one's sinfulness and need for salvation. The second line, "Christié eléison," means "Christ, have mercy" in Latin. This phrase invokes the redemptive power of Jesus and asserts the singer's faith in the Christian tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy
Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy
Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy
Christié eléison
Christ, have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, ADRIAN A/K/A ADRIAN MAXWELL SHERWOOD, ADRIAN MAXWELL SHERWOOD, ALAN BRANCH, ALAN E BRANCH, SINEAD O'CONNOR, SKIP MCDONALD
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K. Maczák
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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.