I don't think it's about sailing at all. I think it's about music taking you somewhere you might not be able to go on your own--hence the line, "Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up." The references to the studio name (Orinoco--now part of Miloco Studios, U.K.), Rob Dickens, and Ross Cullum serve to substantiate this theory.
All that said, if what one takes from the song is merely a sense of escape, that's not such a bad thing, and certainly what Roma wanted. It's actually a pretty powerful song. It sure takes a beating from Pop Culture thugs (South Park--I'm lookin' at you!!!)...
Just Listen and escape. I have been listening to Enya since I first heard this song in 1988 on a job site away from home, on MTV. Yep, MTV used to play nothing but music and videos.
Just Listen and escape. I have been listening to Enya since I first heard this song in 1988 on a job site away from home, on MTV. Yep, MTV used to play nothing but music and videos.
@heavynova - For me, that very personal reference to Rob Dickens diminishes the work, like a great actor in a moving scene choosing to break the fourth wall and suddenly making a "shout out" to a colleague. The reference to Ross is similar, though I choose to think of the Ross Sea and that helps restore the sea theme for me.
@heavynova - For me, that very personal reference to Rob Dickens diminishes the work, like a great actor in a moving scene choosing to break the fourth wall and suddenly making a "shout out" to a colleague. The reference to Ross is similar, though I choose to think of the Ross Sea and that helps restore the sea theme for me.
I don't think it's about sailing at all. I think it's about music taking you somewhere you might not be able to go on your own--hence the line, "Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up." The references to the studio name (Orinoco--now part of Miloco Studios, U.K.), Rob Dickens, and Ross Cullum serve to substantiate this theory.
All that said, if what one takes from the song is merely a sense of escape, that's not such a bad thing, and certainly what Roma wanted. It's actually a pretty powerful song. It sure takes a beating from Pop Culture thugs (South Park--I'm lookin' at you!!!)...
Just Listen and escape. I have been listening to Enya since I first heard this song in 1988 on a job site away from home, on MTV. Yep, MTV used to play nothing but music and videos.
Just Listen and escape. I have been listening to Enya since I first heard this song in 1988 on a job site away from home, on MTV. Yep, MTV used to play nothing but music and videos.
When I feel the need to relax, I listen to Enya.
When I feel the need to relax, I listen to Enya.
@heavynova - For me, that very personal reference to Rob Dickens diminishes the work, like a great actor in a moving scene choosing to break the fourth wall and suddenly making a "shout out" to a colleague. The reference to Ross is similar, though I choose to think of the Ross Sea and that helps restore the sea theme for me.
@heavynova - For me, that very personal reference to Rob Dickens diminishes the work, like a great actor in a moving scene choosing to break the fourth wall and suddenly making a "shout out" to a colleague. The reference to Ross is similar, though I choose to think of the Ross Sea and that helps restore the sea theme for me.