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.
The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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I will meet you later in somebody's office
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
I know what your answer will be
I know you don't love me anymore
You used to hold my hand when the plane took off
Two years ago there just seemed so much more
Days and day
Our friendship has been stale
And we will meet later to finalize the details
Two years ago the seed was planted
And since then you have taken me for granted
But this is the last day of our acquaintance
I will meet you later in somebody's office
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
And I know your answer already
This is the last day of our acquaintance
Oh, oh, oh
I will meet you later in somebody's office
Oh, oh, oh
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
Oh, oh, oh
I know your answer already
In the song "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" by Sinéad O'Connor, the singer is saying goodbye to a former lover. They will be meeting up in an office to finalize the end of their relationship. Throughout the song, the singer expresses sadness and frustration that their love faded away so quickly. They reminisce about the past when things were better between them but acknowledge that their friendship has become stale. They also mention that the other person does not love them anymore and that they have been taken for granted. The singer seems resigned to the fact that this is the end, and they already know what the response will be from the other person.
The lyrics capture the feeling of disappointment and heartbreak that comes with the end of a relationship. There is a sense of longing and sadness underlying the words, as the singer remembers happier times but must accept the reality that things have changed. The repetition of the phrase "I know your answer already" emphasizes this feeling of inevitability and finality.
Overall, "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" is a powerful portrayal of the pain of a failed relationship. It is a relatable song for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the ending of a once-loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the last day of our acquaintance
Today is the day that we'll part ways for good
I will meet you later in somebody's office
We'll have a final meeting to formally end things
I'll talk but you won't listen to me
You won't be interested in anything I have to say
I know what your answer will be
I'm already aware of how you'll respond
I know you don't love me anymore
I understand that your feelings towards me have changed
You used to hold my hand when the plane took off
You were once very caring and affectionate towards me
Two years ago there just seemed so much more
Our relationship was once filled with love and romance
And I don't know what happened to our love
I'm unsure of when and why our connection faded away
Today's the day
The day we say our final goodbyes
Our friendship has been stale
Our relationship has been uninteresting and bland
And we will meet later to finalize the details
We will have a meeting to wrap up the loose ends
Two years ago the seed was planted
Our relationship was once filled with possibilities
And since then you have taken me for granted
You've stopped appreciating and valuing me
And I know your answer already
I'm already aware of what you're going to say
I know your answer already
I'm already aware of what you're going to say
I know your answer already
I'm already aware of what you're going to say
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sinead O'connor
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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.