, OM
, (born February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music
with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes. McKennitt is known for her refined, clear soprano
vocals. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide.
McKennitt was born in Morden, Manitoba
of Irish
and Scottish
descent to parents Jack (died 1992; a livestock dealer) and Irene McKennitt (1931-2011; a nurse).
I can see lights in the distance Trembling in the dark cloak of nightCandles and lanterns are dancing, dancingA waltz on All Souls Night.
Bonfires dot the rolling hillsidesFigures dance around and aroundTo drums that pulse out echoes of darknessAnd moving to the pagan sound.
The thundering waves are calling me home to youThe pounding sea is calling me home to you
Suddenly I knew that you'd have to goYour world was not mine, your eyes told me soYet it was there I felt the crossroads of timeAnd I wondered why.
As we cast our gaze on the tumbling seaA vision came o'er meOf thundering hooves and beating wingsIn clouds above.
As you turned to go I heard you call my name,You were like a bird in a cage spreading its wings to fly"The old ways are lost," you sang as you flewAnd I wondered why.