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Very reminiscent of Wayne’s verse on We Takin' Over:

I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats I’m untamed, I need a leash

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“May It Be” is both a blessing song and a prayer, written by Enya in collaboration with Nicky and Roma Ryan specifically for Peter Jackson’s film Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring at the request of soundtrack composer Howard Shore. It was composed in a style intended to evoke the cultural feeling of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world, in particular that of Tolkien’s elves.

Peter Jackson in Part One: From Book to Vision:

“May It Be” is a blessing sung for those who choose to walk the long road, in defense of all that is good in life, no matter the odds. Honoring one’s commitment to what is true, loving and good, with perseverance even in the face of total hopelessness, is a continual theme appearing throughout all of Tolkien’s work. (Paraphrased)

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Translation:

[Verse 1]
From darkness I understand the night
Dreams flow, a star shines
Ah! I desire Evenstar

[Verse 2]
Having watched the day grow dark
I go into night – a place to dream.
Ah! I desire Elfstone
Ah! I desire Elfstone

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Translation:

[Verse 1]
Silent night, night of God’s son
Everyone is asleep, the pair together
The most faithful pair, watching with hope
A little baby, a mild and gentle child
Christ, calmly asleep
Christ, calmly asleep

[Verse 2]
Silent night, night of God’s son
Shepherds were first to hear the tale
The angels crying out Alleluia
Lovely chanting near and far
Christ, the saviour himself
Christ, the saviour himself

[Verse 3]
Silent night, night of God’s son
Everyone is asleep, the pair together
The most faithful pair, watching with hope
A little baby, a mild and gentle child
Christ, calmly asleep
Christ, calmly asleep

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11th and final track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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10th track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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9th track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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8th track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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7th track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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6th track off her 2008 album And Winter Came…

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