"" is a track by the Irish singer-songwriter Enya , released as the second single from her 2008 album, And Winter Came .... It is notable for being a significant stylistic departure from her typically ethereal, multi-layered vocal sound, featuring a more up-tempo beat and a prominent guitar solo. Meaning and Inspiration
: References to Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture , Elvis Presley ("the King who's still in the news"), B.B. King ("the King to sing you the blues"), and the Beatles' Abbey Road . Musical Style
: It was the final track recorded for the album. The inspiration came from a conversation Enya, Roma Ryan, and Nicky Ryan had about Faulkner's life and his favorite musicians. My! My! Time Flies!
The song is a tribute to the late Irish guitarist , who passed away in March 2008.
Unlike Enya's traditional "wall of sound" style, this track incorporates: "" is a track by the Irish singer-songwriter
: The lyrics, written by Roma Ryan , touch on the rapid passage of time and significant historical and cultural milestones. These include: The Moon Landing : "One step and we're on the moon". Newton’s Gravity : "An apple falls on his head".
: Performed by Dublin blues musician Pat Farrell , this was only the second time Enya featured a prominent guitar solo in her work. King ("the King to sing you the blues"),
: Enya performed the song (lip-synced) on several television programs, including The Alan Titchmarsh Show and Ireland's The Late Late Show .