I've always felt that this song is a metaphor for the end of one's life. It is the gentlest expression of a peaceful and love-filled passing as I've ever known. Sinead's delivery is beautiful.
It is and it isn't, it's definitely a song that changes meaning depending on who's singing it and how it's sung. Which I think is kinda beautiful. It was originally written at a traditional Scottish parting song (like Auld Lang Syne,) people would sing it at the end of parties or gatherings with friends. A parting cup is essentially a drink for the road given to people leaving a gathering.
@@ako1439 Have you listened to Freddie White version? My favorite personally.... but eh,each to his own. Cheers!..."Good night and joy be with you all"
I've long been obsessed with this song. I listen to this song is perfect when I'm happy or sad. I just love how this song is both sobbering and uplifting. Full of saddness, regret, and loss, while simultaneously being hopeful, and uplifting. This is the first time I've heard her sing it and, as expected, she does a phenomenal job with her beautiful voice.
My mum loves her so much, and I can't listen to this without breaking down because of how much Sinéad reminds me of my mum. They had such similar stories and similar personalities, Sinéad's death scares me souch for how many people are struggling now. May you rest in happiness Sinéad, god knows you fucking deserve it
Lovely Sinaed, the golden throated songbird, we love you that for all your suffering, you still shine a guiding light before us. Do not be ashamed of your beauty. God gave it to you and told us all not to hide our light under a bushel. God's gifts are her compensation to us for suffering in this life. When you get to heaven and remove your earthly form, your spirit will shine forth in it's golden glory, for all your suffering has only added a patina that shall be spotless in heaven.
To me, this tune speaks to the bonds of friendship, the limitations of being human and the great revelations of being human. To a life well spent and a life worth living. To my Celtic sisters and brothers out there, joy to you all and may we be in the same Pub to share a parting glass. Slainte!
Ive been listening to this singing by Sinead O'connor since the outbreak of the Wuhan virus pandemic. A soothing, beautiful resort to ease my sufferings during this time of troubles. Love you all from Indonesia.❤️❤️❤️🙏
God her voice is divine. What control. I am a fan 30 years later again.:) What is most amazing is her pacing. This is a song of a life lived well, not in search of money, fame or glory, recognizing your friends and foibles. There are very many great write-ups to the origin of the song and it's meanings for me throw in my two pennies worth.
If this is a traditional Scots/Irish song, we know where Bob Dylan got most of the lyrics and structure for his "Restless Farewell" in 1963. He was a huge fan of traditional Celtic songs, and probably still is.
After suffering through Ed Sheran’s butchery of this traditional ode, I was so happy to find this gorgeous 100% beautiful version by the lovely Sinead. Even the instrumental introduction is a delight, and sets the tone of a happy parting, rather than a sad dirge. 🌹🇦🇺🌹
My wonderful BF use to sing this to me when I would come home from Cedars Hosp. After re-check she would sing this song. This year she had a blood clot and spent 4 months in the hospital. She will never be BF that I knew and is not doing well, I send this song to her. I love her she is such a beautiful person.
"Oh, I've heard this song a 100 different ways I'm sure it won't phase me" I said Four seconds into it I'm typing this with tears streaming down my face, Sinnead you did it again.
Funny, it's the only things that stops my tears...I'll have it at my wake. In the meantime, I sing it over and over again as those I love leave this land for the upper reaches of the heavens ~ in joy I sing my thanks for them...
🇮🇪 👀👄 Wow! This version is a fav of mine 💚 Sinéad girl you are truly gifted, such a beauitful and powerful voice. much love from the old 🇮(the pie) "Dundrum / Holylands Knacker Drinking Gang". 🎙🍺 💚🎵🇮🇪
Ed Sheeran has this as a hidden track on his album. I used to listen to Sean Nos Nua on repeat when I was about 14... brought me right back. I love her voice so much!! Thanks Ed, for reminding me how awesome this album was!!
Song makes me think of everyone who emigrated across the Atlantic from the British Isles to places like Nova Scotia, New England, Baltimore, New York Pittsburgh, Appalachia and places beyond, never to return home.
