Orinoco Flow
Enya
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Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away From Bissau to Palau, in the shade of Avalon From Fiji to Tyree and the Isles of Ebony From Peru to Cebu, hear the power of Babylon From Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up, adieu, ooh, ooh Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up, adieu, ooh, ooh Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up, adieu, oh Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away From the North to the South, Ebudæ unto Khartoum From the deep Sea of Clouds to the Island of the Moon Carry me on the waves to the lands I've never been Carry me on the waves to the lands I've never seen We can sail, we can sail with the Orinoco Flow We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) We can steer, we can near With Rob Dickins at the wheel We can sigh, say goodbye Ross and his dependency We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) We can reach, we can beach On the shores of Tripoli We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) From Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) From Bissau to Palau, in the shade of Avalon We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) We can reach, we can beach Far beyond the Yellow Sea We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) From Peru to Cebu, hear the power of Babylon We can sail, we can sail (Sail away, sail away, sail away) We can sail, we can sail Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away Sail away, sail away, sail away
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Written by: Eithne Ni Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan
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10 facts about this song
Musical Style"Orinoco Flow" is a New Age song that blends elements of pop, classical, and Celtic music.
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Chart SuccessThe song topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks after it was released in October 1988.
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AlbumIt is part of Enya's second studio album, "Watermark", which sold over 11 million copies worldwide.
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LyricsThe song pays tribute to the Orinoco River in Venezuela, and mentions other places like the seas of Tripoli, the island of Bissau, Fiji, Tiree, the Niger and the Ganges rivers, and the cities of Peru and Cebu in the Philippines.
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BandAlthough Enya is commonly known as a solo artist, "Orinoco Flow" was a collaborative effort. The song was co-produced by Nicky Ryan and written by Roma Ryan.
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Breakthrough"Orinoco Flow" is considered Enya's breakthrough hit, reaching number one in several countries including the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland, and peaking at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Award"Orinoco Flow" led to Enya's first Grammy Award nomination in 1990 for Best New Age Album.
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Unique InstrumentalThe song features a layered sound, which includes Enya's voice up to 500 times, creating a harmonious choir effect.
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VideoThe music video for "Orinoco Flow" features Enya singing while images of water, boats, and Enya herself on a high cliff by the sea are projected behind her.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has been featured in various cinema and TV productions, including "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2011), and is referenced in the lyrics of other artists’ songs, such as "Age of Consent" by New Order.
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