: In a rare move for the "core triumvirate" (Enya, Nicky Ryan, and Roma Ryan), the song features a guest musician: Eddie Lee of the Irish band Those Nervous Animals, whose double bass adds a unique rhythmic warmth.
: Despite the "sad and helpless" core of the song, the upbeat tempo is intentional—it represents the act of picking oneself up and moving toward a more positive future. Enya - Even In The Shadows (Lyric Video)
While Enya is often celebrated for her ethereal, mythological soundscapes, her 2015 track stands as a rare and raw departure. Released as a standout single from her eighth studio album, Dark Sky Island , the song—and its evocative Official Lyric Video —offers a front-row seat to the artist's first true "heartbreak song". A Rare Vulnerability : In a rare move for the "core
: Listeners have noted the emotional weight in her delivery, where her voice occasionally breaks, plunging into a dark, rich contralto that captures the desolation of loss. The Lyric Video Experience Released as a standout single from her eighth
: Long-time collaborator Roma Ryan provides the poignant lyrics, which revolve around the haunting refrain: "I could fall and keep on falling / I could call and keep on calling / Wonder why this love is over / Wonder why it's not forever" .
The Official Lyric Video enhances this "emotional journey" with striking seasonal imagery.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to her "candlelit mystique," proves that Enya's music remains a powerful tool for healing, even when exploring the darkest corners of the heart.