Merry-Go-Round

Moya Brennan

About Merry-Go-Round

"Merry-Go-Round" was the second commercial single taken from Moya Brennan's album Signature, released in the same year. The cover shows a photograph by Mella Travers. The song was also recording for Moya Brennan's Heart Strings album.


Year:
2006
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Search your heart to hear the sound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Love the story, homeward bound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo

Drift away on the merry-go-round
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Find the message underground
Bí fior go deo

Search your heart to hear the sound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Love the story, homeward bound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo

Drift away on the merry-go-round
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Find the message underground
Bí fior go deo

Walking away from a jealous feeling
Hoping the distance will tear through healing
I left you dancing in cold, blue water
Can you let go? We need to let go now

Search your heart to hear the sound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Love the story, homeward bound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo

Drift away on the merry-go-round
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Find the message underground
Bí fior go deo

Crossing the room, not afraid, not hiding
I understand it's fate I'm deciding
Can I survive one more new morning?
Need to let go, we need to let go now

Search your heart to hear the sound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Love the story, homeward bound
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo

Drift away on the merry-go-round
Má bhíonn tú liom, bí fior go deo
Find the message underground
Bí fior go deo

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Moya Brennan

Moya Brennan, born Máire Ní Bhraonáin (Irish pronunciation: [mˠaːrʲə nʲiː vɾˠiːn̪ˠaːn]), also known as Máire Brennan (born 4 August 1952), is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist. She began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band Clannad, and is now widely considered as the "First Lady of Celtic Music". Moya released her first solo album in 1992 called Máire, a successful venture, her solo career has remained successful to this day, many years after Clannad took a hiatus in 1996. She has been nominated for two Grammys and has won an Emmy Award. She has recorded with many world-famous musicians and has provided music for several soundtracks, including Titanic, To End All Wars and King Arthur. more »

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Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, TIM JARVIS

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Merry-Go-Round" is a song from Moya Brennan's solo album titled "Two Horizons", released in 2003.
Historical Overview
This song cemented Moya Brennan's position as the "First Lady of Celtic Music". The entire album represented a journey, with "Merry-Go-Round" being a pivotal moment in it.
Musical Style
The song features Moya Brennan's signature Celtic musical style, combining traditional Irish elements with modern pop influences.
Instrumentation Classification
Notable instrumentation in "Merry-Go-Round" includes the use of harp, fiddle, synthesizers, guitar, and bodhran, among other instruments.
Vocals Classification
Moya Brennan's ethereal and angelic vocals are a standout feature in this song, highlighting her distinct soprano voice.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Merry-Go-Round" metaphorically explore life's ups and downs, akin to a merry-go-round's spinning motion.
Awards
Although "Merry-Go-Round" did not win any specific awards, the album "Two Horizons" was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best New Age Album" category in 2004.
Collaboration Information
"Two Horizons", the album that contains "Merry-Go-Round", was a heavily collaborative effort, with contributions from many other music artists, including Maire Breatnach, Ian Parker, and Paul Jarvis.
Personal Significance
Moya Brennan mentioned in an interview that "Merry-Go-Round" has a significant personal meaning for her, reflecting her own journey and spiritual quest.
Critical Reception
"Merry-Go-Round", along with the full album, was generally well-received by critics. They praised Moya Brennan's ability to combine the traditional and modern elements seamlessly.

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