Release
Sinead O'Connor Lyrics
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Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I'm sitting amongst yourselves
Don't think you can't see me
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
but out of my body
Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
[Ullean pipe solo]
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I haven't gone anywhere
but out of my body
Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
Sinead O'Connor's song "Release" is a haunting and powerful exploration of the afterlife and the idea that the spirit of a departed loved one is never truly gone. The song's verses repeatedly implore the listener not to feel lost or alone in their grief because the departed soul is still present and able to be sensed in some way. The chorus exhorts the listener to make an effort to connect with and communicate with the departed spirit, and to find joy in its continued existence.
Throughout the song, O'Connor uses simple yet evocative language to convey the sense of longing and mourning that accompanies the loss of a loved one. The repeated refrain of "don't think you can't see me" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that although the departed soul may not be visible to the naked eye, it is still present and watching over the living. This theme is reinforced by the verses, which describe the departed soul as "sitting amongst yourselves" and having only stepped "out of [its] body" rather than disappearing altogether.
Ultimately, "Release" is a hopeful and comforting song that encourages listeners to find comfort in the idea that death is not the end of a loved one's journey. The song's gentle melody and soothing vocals add to its comforting power, creating a sense of peace and calm amidst the storm of grief.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t think you can’t see me
Do not believe that I am invisible
Don’t argue amongst yourselves
Do not engage in an altercation with each other
Because of the loss of me
Due to my absence
I’m sitting amongst yourselves
I am present with you
Don’t think you can’t see me
Do not believe that I am invisible
Because of the loss of me
Due to my absence
I haven’t gone anywhere
I have not left
But out of my body
But my physical form is no longer present
Reach out and you’ll touch me
Extend your arm and you will make contact with me
Make effort to speak to me
Exert yourself and communicate with me
Call out and you’ll hear me
Call out and I will respond
Be happy for me
Celebrate my well-being
Don’t argue amongst yourselves
Do not engage in an altercation with each other
Because of the loss of me
Due to my absence
I haven’t gone anywhere
I have not left
But out of my body
But my physical form is no longer present
Reach out and you’ll touch me
Extend your arm and you will make contact with me
Make effort to speak to me
Exert yourself and communicate with me
Call out and you’ll hear me
Call out and I will respond
Be happy for me
Celebrate my well-being
Reach out and you’ll touch me
Extend your arm and you will make contact with me
Make effort to speak to me
Exert yourself and communicate with me
Call out and you’ll hear me
Call out and I will respond
Be happy for me
Celebrate my well-being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON EMMERSON, JAMES MCNALLY, IARLA O'LIONAIRD, MARTIN RUSSELL, SINEAD O'CONNOR
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@riverad1745
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I'm sitting amongst yourselves
Don't think you can't see me
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I haven't gone anywhere
But out of my body
Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I haven't gone anywhere
But out of my body
Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
@NoNameThoughtOfYet
I've FINALLY Found The Irish Lyrics And English Translation That Íarla Ó'Lionáird Sings At 1:29… It Was Almost Impossible To Find Them And Then I Stumbled Across A Website That Had Them… Here They Are:
Ag Trasna An Linn/Going Across The Pool
Ag Feachaint Síos Tríd/Looking Down Through
Níl Aon Iarann I Mo Chroí Inniu/There's No Iron In My Heart Today
Ag Oscail An Síol/Opening The Seed
Ag Feitheamh An Scéal/Waiting For The Story
Níl Aon Airgead I Mo Phóca Innui/There Is No Money In My Pocket Today
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
Innui/Today
@abumc5104
only know this beautiful song 'cause of the MAW nuyorican soul 12"mix✨️
loved it since it came out end of the 90s✨️
sinéads voice here is pure beauty✨️
🤲 may ALLAH, the Creator be merciful with our sister sinéad, amīn✨️
* the word 'ALLAH' is unique✨️
first: 'ALLAH' cannot be made plural in arabic, it points to complete oneness✨️
second: the word cannot be made male or female. it's a standalone category✨️
third: no other word in the world reflects the absolute uniqueness of the Creator✨️
#Islām
@TerraPosse
Sinéad's voice is so haunting here...what a sad day. Keep sparkling amongst the stars...😭
@user-qu4vv2vj3w
"Be happy for her"
@findlayhamilton-jones3863
NOTES FOR GCSE MUSIC:
Release by Afro Celt Sound system was released in 1999. The group was a coming together of Irish, West African and electronic music. The album it is taken from, with the same name, has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide and was nominated for the best world music Grammy award. I will give notes on the first song, Release.
The song starts with a pad drone and a talking drum solo in no particular rhythm. Then a shaker loop comes in and sets the rhythm, along with a bodhran a couple of bars later. The first verse is sung by Sinead O’Connor, in English. During this, the instrumentation builds up, with ascending chromatic line, until the break of a bodhran, bass guitar, percussion and interesting breath sample. The next verse in entirely in Gaelic and is sung by Iarla O Lionaird. Again, the verse continues with an ascending chromatic line for 8 bars and the bass drops out. There is a uillean pipe solo for 4 bars which is doubled by a tin whistle four bars later. Then the whistle goes solo as the bass drops out. A vocal sample is looped with an accordion rhythm, followed by a hurdy gurdy solo. O’Connor re-sings the second bar of the first verse along with the hurdy gurdy. Four bars later a uillean pipe solo is added. After this all instruments drop out but a bass guitar, bodhran and a drum loop. The outro begins with plucked electronic instruments, more are layered four bars later. Another hurdy gurdy solo is accompanied by wordless vocals, joined by uillean pipes later on. All of this is looped to fade at the end of the song.
The song is considered a fusion because of its many different inspirations. The driving musical forces are of Irish and African descent. Afro-Celt Sound-system also makes good use of music technology. Irish influences come from the Uillean pipes and the bodhran which both take integral parts in the piece. The hurdy gurdy, which takes solos also, is of European descent and is like a Violin crank action violin. The African influences include the kora, which is like a very large lute mixed with a harp, and the talking drum, a drum with an adjustable skin to change the note played.
One thing I noticed about the structure of the piece, is that it contains no choruses. The place of the chorus is taken by solos or breaks. For example after the first verse, there is 8 bars of bass guitar along with bodhran and other percussion, plus a breath sample. The piece is in C minor, has 100 beats per minute and is in 4/4.
EDIT: Hi GCSE sufferers, hope this helps. I made it out of the other side and I'm on the way to study music at uni. Trust me it does get better, if you can suffer through this than a level isn't much worse. Peace
SECOND EDIT: I made it through Uni and got a first! Love to all my GCSE music fam, keep on grinding, there's space in this industry for all of us :)
@sandhyakothapally6019
you're an actual God. Thank you so much I needed this I have my exams in like 4 months and I'm stressing WHY DID I TAKE GCSE MUSIC
@findlayhamilton-jones3863
Sandhya Kothapally no bother, I know right why did I put myself through two years of pain
@yinyin9702
you're amazing omg thank you
@findlayhamilton-jones3863
Lucirie Ethereal with mocks approaching o thought I'd help out some fellow idiots who took GCSE music
@viditgautam4708
never thought I'd get help for my GCSEs from the youtube's comment section
@vermilliongecko
One of Sinead's best collaborations. Rest in peace, queen.
@davidstowell6462
"I HAVEN'T GONE ANYWHERE
BUT OUT OF MY BODY."
My favourite Sinead O'Connor line. And suddenly she's out of her body. I hope she finds love, light, and peace of mind where she is now.