Album version 3:18 English 1995

Liner notes

For some it will be the memory of darkness and their journey thought it. Looking back to the walk though winter into vernal days. Knowing that all things must pass; both good and bad.

For others it is the mother reassuring her child. The ways of the world hold both darkness and dreams. Every day has it’s ending and every night it’s new dawn. And, although Summer sheds to winter, days will once again become bright.

Others will see the path which took them from one understanding to another; once in which they realised that which was most precious to them.

notes by Roma Ryan
The Memory of Trees promotional box, 1995

Quotes about the song

Enya: I was brought up singing hymns from church. Those progressions are so grand, simple and very beautiful. You’re right. I know that influence is in some of the melodies. It’s a calming feeling for me. Sometimes melody is beautiful when it gets complex and takes off in another direction. But it’s also so beautiful when it’s very simple.
Enya & The Memory of Trees, Gavin, 1996
enyabookofdays.com

Lyrics

Once, you had gold.
Once, you had silver.
Then came the rains
out of the blue.
Ever and always.
Always and ever.
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you.

Now you can see
Spring becomes Autumn.
Leaves become gold
falling from view.
Ever and always.
Always and ever.
No-one can promise a dream come true.
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you.

What is the dark;
shadows around you,
why not take heart
in the new day?
Ever and always.
Always and ever.
No-one can promise a dream for you.
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you.

lyrics by Roma Ryan
EMI Music Publishing Ltd, 1995