Orinoco Flow

Enya

About Orinoco Flow

"Orinoco Flow", also released as "Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)", is a song by the Irish singer songwriter Enya, released on 15 October 1988 on WEA Records in Europe and 10 January 1989 by Geffen Records in the United States. It was released as the lead single from the musician's second studio album, Watermark (1988). It topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks and received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Music Video and Best New Age Performance at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards.  


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1997
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Let me sail, let me sail,
Let the Orinoco Flow,
Let me reach, let me beach
On the shores of Tripoli.
Let me sail, let me sail,
Let me crash upon your shore,
Let me reach, let me beach
Far beyond the Yellow Sea.

Sail away, sail away, sail away. [Repeat: x4]

From Bissau to Palau, in the shade of Avalon,
From Fiji to Tiree 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. Oh. [Repeat: x3]

Sail away, sail away, sail away. [Repeat: x4]

From the North to the South, Ebudæ into 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 dependencies
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. [Repeat: x5]

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Enya

Enya (born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, Irish pronunciation: [ˈɛnʲə nʲiː ˈvˠɾˠiːn̪ˠaːnʲ], anglicised as Enya Brennan, 17 May 1961) is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. more »

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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.
Chart Success
The song topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks after it was released in October 1988.
Album
It is part of Enya's second studio album, "Watermark", which sold over 11 million copies worldwide.
Lyrics
The 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.
Band
Although 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.
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.
Grammy Award
"Orinoco Flow" led to Enya's first Grammy Award nomination in 1990 for Best New Age Album.
Unique Instrumental
The song features a layered sound, which includes Enya's voice up to 500 times, creating a harmonious choir effect.
Video
The 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.
Cultural References
The 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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