One of the highlights of this years electric picnic was when I was wandering along through body and soul in the misty rain when I chanced upon Ailbhe on stage. Her voice lured me in and am I glad it did. Songs which I had heard for the first time and loved instantly. This girl is a million times better than most female artists who are currently making millions and should be on the main stage next year with her sound and amazing voice. Absolutely loved it and have been telling everyone to go see her. Cannot wait to catch her live again. If I was to use one word to describe Ailbhe Reddy, it would be "Captivating."
This song...it hit me like a ton of bricks on Spotify. It was raining. I was painting. I had just broken up with my fiance of 4 years. I was devastated. I had no choice but to let it go, even tho it killed me to do so. Thank you, for being different and for seeing things you may not even know you see. I don't know if you wrote it, my soul hopes you did, but the child in me is afraid to look. Even if you didn't, the way you preform it is quite possibly the most moving lament I have ever heard.
After listening a billion times, I still question the line..."it just shows it's me you love..." it almost sounds like loathe. Which makes it that much more poetic.
I heard this song a few years ago, and today this one and Relent came up on Spotify while I was taking a walk. Super relatable. I sometimes have moments when I listen to the entire discography. Hope you and your fans are doing well!
/ Another brilliant IRISH female singer with a beautiful distinctive voice, and how come all our so-called IRISH radio DJss aren't playing exceptional IRISH singers like this on a regular basic. These so-called IRISH radio DJss seem to have conveniently forgotten that it's OUR TV license fee money that's paying their staggering wages, (to say they've been pulling the wool over our eyes for years now is an understatement, this is one of the reasons I'm highlighting all of this). But I think Megan O Neill should join forces with Niamh Keane and Caitriona F and Ailbhe Reddy or Elga Fox, or join forces with three other female IRISH singers from Coffee Hill Sessions. Start playing gigs together in pubs etc and let each singer sing two of her own songs and continue on until the end of the night and maybe at the end of night sing three songs collectively. I think this might be a good way to make a name for themselves and it would be a lot more inviting for venues to book acts like this. And when each singer thinks the time has come to branch out on their own, well best of luck to them. One last thing I'd like to include here is if any unknown IRISH singer is waiting for an IRISH radio station or an IRISH radio DJ to give them a break and play their songs, hell will freeze over faster, let's be realistic, everything is controlled. Best of luck to all IRISH singers out there and if anybody is interested in contacting me I can be reached at - j.ruane@hotmail.com - I have other ideas I would like to pass on to IRISH singers and one of them is an outright boycott, God bless.
I’m aromantic and only just coming to accept it. This song so perfectly encapsulates my feelings. I assume that’s not your intention, but this song still moves me to tears most times I hear it. Beautiful song and beautiful voice.
First heard you as the support act for Will Varley in Round Chapel in November - I’m pretty sure you opened with this song and I remember being really intrigued by all the weird chords, your music seems so raw and honest to your life etc, if that makes sense. I really like this.
Ailbhe, you're amazing! Just like everyone else said, this song (and you!) needs to be more popular. I found it in the Deep Dark Indie Spotify playlist and lately I've been addicted to it, playing it on repeat. Also, I live in Dublin too :) you're so good, just thought I'd leave these words here! x
Next to my weekly mix list on Spotify was your album and I usually don't listen to other songs when I have a song in mind I want to hear but your cover was looking so great that I gave it a try and this song is so beautiful. thanks for that :)
I have a question: I was wondering if your name is phonetics for "I'll be ready". I couldn't find an answer on the internet to that but I guess it is. If so, why :)?
This is by far my faavorite song, ive listened to it over a million times. I have never had a song hit my life so personally. I can relate this to my absent oarents as a foster child, my lack of friends due to moving so much, my loss of sig. others. I have been the only consistent thing in my life. I will definitely cover this song once my voice gets stronger. You are beautiful, i love your voice, your demeanor, your everything. This song is my everthing. I swim in it, i let it eat me whole, i drown in it. This song is my abyss. Thank you for this gift. The best i could ever ask for. You know a song hits different when your chest starts hurting, tears are streaming, and you are gasping for air by the end, shaking through it all. You are amazing. I wish all the best.
Such a great song! Such an underrated masterpiece Wish you much success and inspiration :) When you become super popular, I will be proud to be your fan since this time
I'm not a mistake Hurts when you talk that way That way And I'm not a waste Time it takes to fuck this up The distaste distrust I'll miss you I'll miss you But I'm not in love I don't think I can be Thought that I could be with you I'm not in love No I can't be Thought I could be with you, you With you, with you, with you And it's not a shame You act this way It just shows It's me you love But I'm not afraid To walk away, because I know I'm built to live alone And I'll miss you And I'll miss you I'm not in love No I can't be Thought that I could be with you I'm not in love No I can't be Thought I could be with you With you, with you, with you, with you
