Enya - Athair Ar Neamh (Instrumental + Vocals only/Acapella)

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0:00 Instrumental
03:50 Vocals

"…the voice of epiphany is found in Athair ar Neamh. It is the voice of day, the voice of night, the voice of all, of understanding.
It is a peace which is unique to the individual, a peace that is felt rather than described. It is that moment in which we experience a sense of calm and understanding amidst the bustle and hustle of everyday living, and although it is a brief encounter, it is complete."
notes by Roma Ryan. The Memory of Trees promotional box, 1995

- Gaelic lyrics

Athair ar Neamh. Dia linn.
Athair ar Neamh. Dia liom.
M’anam, mo chroí, mo ghlóir,
moladh duit, a Dhia.

Fada an la, go sámh,
fada an oíche’, gan ghruaim,
aoibhneas, áthas, grá,
moladh duit, a Dhia.

Moraim thú ó lá go lá.
Moraim thú ó oéch’ go hoích’.

Athair ar Neamh. Dia linn.
Athair ar Neamh. Dia liom.
An ghealach, an ghrian, an ghaoth,
moladh duit, a Dhia.

- Translation

Father in Heaven, God help us.
Father in Heaven, God help me.
My soul, my heart, my voice
praise to you, oh God.

Long is the day, and peaceful,
long is the night without gloom,
happiness, joy, love,
praise to you, oh God.

I praise you from day to day.
I praise you night after night.

Father in Heaven, God help us.
Father in Heaven, God help me.
The moon, the sun, the wind,
praise be to you, oh God.