There were many interpretation of the short soundclip posted earlier on Enya.com as everyone seemed to hear different words. Winds or wings? Mist or amiss? Blue or Yellow?
Roma was kind enough to share the official lyrics and here they are:
And all the winds are like a kiss
And all the years are nemesis
And all the moments fall in mist
And all is dust, remember this…
20 September 2015 at 4:30 PM
Thanks Roma!
20 September 2015 at 4:31 PM
Haha,seems that everyone hears differently~However,in my view,the word Nemesis does not fit the lyrics style of Roma.Anyone agree with me?
20 September 2015 at 6:22 PM
I agree, like when I heard the lyric, ‘helter skelter’ in “Wild Child” I was taken aback!
20 September 2015 at 7:41 PM
Thank you for the clarification.
I think it fits perfectly – I certainly do not see myself (or anyone other than the Enya trio for that matter) appropriately qualified – musically, poetically or otherwise – to comment on the appropriateness of the lyrics.
Roma has always known what she is doing:).
Go and read up more on her own personal work.
20 September 2015 at 7:48 PM
…that said – everyone is entitled to an opinion.
Sorry just wanted to add that in case the comment seemed a bit sn*tty :-D
20 September 2015 at 9:30 PM
How nice of Roma to confirm the lyrics! What a gift she has, always writing beauty!
I also thought that the word “nemesis” sung by Enya sounds a bit strange, but as Roma does not write the lyrics randomly, there is a deep meaning, I am sure.
20 September 2015 at 9:56 PM
I would very much like Enya remains true to his style, but you can find on this cd a different song, modern, something new to attract new fans.
21 September 2015 at 1:51 AM
No word on the name to this track yet?
I think this track sounds sort of like Cursion Pericio, mixed with Bodicea. I like the fact that also piano seems to be back as the main star of the instruments. Since ADWR to AWC, you can hear of progression of strings and less piano.
Will see what this album holds in place…
21 September 2015 at 10:36 AM
But why there is still so little information about Enya’s new album?
21 September 2015 at 2:50 PM
This would be cool too that makes Enya 2 clips in any case, it is always beautiful but often his videos just do it in one.
21 September 2015 at 3:04 PM
I listen to Enya forever, and sometimes it’s hard to wait so long for his new album.
21 September 2015 at 3:56 PM
I definitely think personally that “nemesis” fits in really well! I really like the “memento mori” theme the four lines of lyrics seem to give – ‘and all the years are nemesis’ to me means that it is a race against time before death comes and turn what you were and have been into a memory.
“For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Genesis 3:19
That’s my interpretation but not necessarily what you or the trio think though! Roma’s lyrics can lead to different interpretations so I think it is nice we have a discussion going on about the lexicon! Likewise Enya’s style of the music – the new song seems to be reminding people of completely different Enya songs. For me, it seems like Someone said goodbye but with a punch and so much smoother, slicker and more polished.
22 September 2015 at 10:33 AM
Like Élie says, I don’t find anything strange about the “And all the years are nemesis” line. I think it beautifully illustrates how time is sort of against us. Can’t wait to hear the rest of this song and the coming album!
22 September 2015 at 6:18 PM
I think Enya again showing her thoughts and emotions telling a lot about her life and how she views every human life in humanity in this little snippet of her new album. Enya speaks of her emotions in her songs, and every song has it’s own meaning or story to tell. After all as the bible says “Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust” “Nemesis” Greek work meaning Retribution which means “the act of correcting for your wrong doing, the act of taking revenge”. This is life and this is what Enya sings about. Words can be harsh but it depends on how you interpret words and what the true meaning is. Whatever the case in consideration to Enya,I love and appreciate your work and music, I will always be a fan and continue to listen to your wonderful artistry magic you inspire to all. you have my “all do respect” and deserve it.
24 September 2015 at 2:44 AM
To me the real nemesis is not so much death, but rather time. Death is the end. Time is the vehicle that gets you there.
24 September 2015 at 11:02 PM
Death is only the beginning of eternal life if we believe in Jesus.
24 September 2015 at 11:03 PM
Enya with her angelic voice, help me to pray and think about beautiful things.
25 September 2015 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful.
Thanks Roma.
25 September 2015 at 5:22 PM
Was there another clip apart from this one?
Please leave a reply especially @ Andrea
30 September 2015 at 4:15 PM
Can’t wait! Is there some date of relaese???
1 October 2015 at 8:21 AM
Really great artist of the time…..ENYa…..cngo for new amazng work