Loreena McKennitt - The Dark Night Of The Soul Lyrics






Upon a darkened night
The flame of love was burning in my breast
And by a lantern bright
I fled my house while all in quiet rest

Shrouded by the night
And by the secret stair I quickly fled
The veil concealed my eyes
While all within lay quiet as the dead

[Chorus:]
Oh night thou was my guide
Oh night more loving than the rising sun
Oh night that joined the lover
To the beloved one
Transforming each of them into the other

Upon that misty night
In secrecy, beyond such mortal sight
Without a guide or light
Than that which burned so deeply in my heart
That fire t'was led me on
And shone more bright than of the midday sun
To where he waited still
It was a place where no one else could come

[Chorus]

Within my pounding heart
Which kept itself entirely for him
He fell into his sleep
Beneath the cedars all my love I gave
From o'er the fortress walls
The wind would brush his hair against his brow
And with its smoothest hand
Caressed my every sense it would allow

[Chorus]

I lost myself to him
And laid my face upon my lover's breast
And care and grief grew dim
As in the morning's mist became the light
There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair





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  1. j.... g....

    Gostaria de sber em que ano foi gravado esta musica

    j.... g....

    En 1994 me parece la escuche en esos años

  2. C.... M....

    Alhambra still the best....Thank you.

  3. C.... S....

    Listen to this on the album, and you will find that this version is very slow - a minute longer. Loreena sounds different than this in reality. A truly beautiful song in any event.

  4. N.... P....

    A música da alma.

  5. I.... K....

    My second favourite song of all time

  6. C.... B....

    I couldn't help but weep while listening to her.

  7. N.... P....

    É muito bom ter pessoas como vc.pra dividir seu bom gosto com outros.parabéns.vc brilha a
    ssim como loreena.obg por tudo.

  8. W.... B....

    Lindo !!!

  9. T.... C....

    Hj, 26/10/2019 linda música.

  10. a.... u....

    You are the best lorena.love from turkey.

  11. A.... ....

    This is so beautiful I can't wait till we're all dead and can't remember shit I hope we all die on Christmas I hope my dreams come true

    A.... ....

    Alecto...
    You will nevah forgit

  12. P.... C....

    This is a rare and beautiful performance of a wonderful old poem that brings light.

  13. C.... U....

    Pure Magic... a testament to God and the purity of his creation..

  14. S.... M....

    Love! Thanks for sharing!

  15. S.... M....

    The beautiful Loreena.

  16. u.... A....

    Who is on the dark night right now ?much love stay strong till the dawn ♡

  17. C.... C....

    Hace 20años conocí a tan gran artista y nunca la puedes dejar

  18. l.... ....

    LA BELLISSIMA CANZONE FA PENSARE ALLA FAVOLA DI ANDERSEN''LA SIRENETTA, IN EFFETTI ANDERSEN ESPRIME L'AMORE FRA UNA SIRENA E UN RAGAZZO STESO IN RIVA AL MARE,LA SIRENETTA GLI DA TUTTO L'AMORE EIL CONFORTO MA PURTROPPOLUI SI ALLONTANA..IL FINALE è MOLTO TRISTE! LA FAVOLA ESPRIME LA DIVERSITà,PURTROPPO NON SEMPRE VIENE ACCETTATA..

  19. L.... j....

    Voice from the sky

  20. M.... B....

    anybody know anything on the artwork very relative

  21. M.... A....

    Hin 67 zbdi ;

  22. A.... H....

    Upon a darkened night
    the flame of love was burning in my breast
    And by a lantern bright
    I fled my house while all in quiet rest
    Shrouded by the night
    And by the secret stair I quickly fled
    The veil concealed my eyes
    while all within lay quiet as the dead


    Oh night thou was my guide
    of night more loving than the rising sun
    Oh night that joined the lover
    to the beloved one
    transforming each of them into the other


    Upon that misty night
    in secrecy, beyond such mortal sight
    Without a guide or light
    than that which burned so deeply in my heart
    That fire t'was led me on
    and shone more bright than of the midday sun
    To where he waited still
    it was a place where no one else could come


    (Oh night thou was my guide
    of night more loving than the rising sun
    Oh night that joined the lover
    to the beloved one
    transforming each of them into the other
    )


    Within my pounding heart
    which kept itself entirely for him
    He fell into his sleep
    beneath the cedars all my love I gave
    From o'er the fortress walls
    the wind would his hair against his brow
    And with its smoothest hand
    caressed my every sense it would allow


    (Oh night thou was my guide
    of night more loving than the rising sun
    Oh night that joined the lover
    to the beloved one
    transforming each of them into the other
    )


    I lost myself to him
    and laid my face upon my lover's breast
    And care and grief grew dim
    as in the morning's mist became the light
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    there they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    there they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

  23. J.... J....

    Aquesta es un etapa mística molt difícil dins del camí evolutiu, la música es molt bonica i suau, potser l'hi manca un xic de dramatisme.

  24. j.... s....

    Huge talent with voice to match, been an avid fan for her entire career!

  25. S.... L....

    Linda demais!!!

  26. j.... t....

    Better than the Celtic Women

  27. A.... D....

    Eu adoro a PAZ que as musicas da Lorrena me traz. Eu viajo para meu mundo dos sonhos de uma vida magica.

  28. B.... P....

    Awakes a melancholy of the Soul

  29. D.... B....

    Ah remercie enya ç est elle qui a croisé notre chemin ❤

  30. D.... B....

    De très jolie mélodies qui ne permettons de faire de bonnes nuits

  31. S.... B....

    Having just lost and laid to rest my beloved Grandmother, this song is making me weep and wail! 😭😭😭💖🌹

  32. J.... S....

    I love this song and I saw this video so many times that I don't know how much... It's amazing, so beautiful! Thank you very much! ❤

  33. M.... T....

    Thank you Loreena... you are a gift to those that have a heart!! I pray you have a happy life ... memories to cherish ... and your death to be peaceful...and your rest and happiness be eternal in heaven with the Saints and the Choirs of Angels... may your beautiful singing continue up there... God am sure will want your voice to take out the boredom😉

  34. K.... M....

    Muito obrigada pelo carinho Ginevra C 🙇‍♀️
    Um Abençoado e Feliz Dia 🙏🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼🌷🌼

  35. K.... M....

    Linda Canção e Vídeo Sobre as Fases De Nossas Almas 🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🌹🖤🍃🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍃

  36. y.... ....

    🌷 ღ🌷ღ 🌷ღ 🌷~ "Love has no age, no limit; and no death".

  37. M.... B....

    Please ! No More ! I've run out of Kleenex !

  38. Z.... ....

    Who does take the pics?

  39. C.... E....

    Loreena Mckennitt has her music and lyrics speak of a one who has lived in another time a very long time ago. She is the best and my idol. Beautiful music...all of it.🐎

  40. E.... B....

    Muito bom gosto muito de escutar me acalma me passa tranquilidade

  41. J.... H....

    God has sent us an Angel...

  42. �.... �....

    This sound touches my heart , thank you for sharing , thank you Loreenna once again !!!

  43. M.... M....

    In the 2400's, a heavenly woman might ask, "How did you even live an active life without balancing what was required to comfort the cows and other animals being slaughtered by the billions?"


    I myself and long gone (figuratively) and lost in a sand song, given to desperate requests for relaxation in love with the simplicity that passed me by. I will never be perfect, means I am imperfect, and yes, I do love all of you. The structure may pass us by, but consider rather hiding, that's why.

  44. C.... E....

    Lorena McKennitt Sally Oldfield are two of the best female singers. They sing from the soul.

  45. D.... H....

    par son style de musique vibrée et tonalité du chant, des volutes  et mouvements de paysages nous enveloppent et nous caresses .on ne peut que voyager et rêver

  46. L.... F....

    Sehr, sehr schön!

  47. U.... ....

    Ein Wahnsinn diese Stimme. Des geht unter die Haut!

    U.... ....

    ich konnte sie auf dem ZMF in Freiburg diesen Sommer live genießen

  48. M.... ....

    This song is the definition of ETHEREAL

  49. P.... C....

    She has a magical voice - this is perfect (as is all of her wonderful music).

  50. C.... F....

    Escuridão de minha Alma...

    A noite vem chegando mansamente mais uma vez e da janela de meu quarto olho a rua que ainda tem a confusão do dia...
    pessoas indo e vindo distraídas...
    nas suas próprias memórias...
    na pressa de chegar em suas casas e fecharem a porta atrás de si...
    O que restou de nós é como a noite que cai...
    sem estrelas e sem a lua como testemunha silenciosa dos nossos abraços e beijos dados ao luar...
    O tempo está passando e cada vez nos distanciamos mais...
    mais e mais...
    cada um vai para uma direção diferente...
    à passos lentos mas que não cessam...
    o quarto está silencioso como eu e o meu coração...
    já não tem a sua voz....
    a sua presença amada....
    nesta solidão profunda me deito em nossa cama...
    onde antes era lugar de aconchego....
    hoje o frio e a solidão a transformaram em algo somente necessário para a passagem da noite para o dia seguinte...
    quando fecho os meus olhos ainda vejo o seu sorriso...
    o seu olhar profundo e amoroso dizendo boa noite...
    no espaço de tempo que ainda me resta procuro você nos meus sonhos mas não te encontro mais...
    somente o vazio e nada mais...
    somente a escuridão...
    ela toma conta de mim e do meu sono tranquilo e o transforma em pesadelo e dor... uma vontade de não mais acordar no dia seguinte...
    porque você não estará aqui à minha espera com um doce sorriso...
    não há mais razão...
    somente dor...
    e nada mais...
    me visto com o negro da noite...
    torno-me escuridão...
    não há mais razão para sorrir ou continuar
    a jornada...
    espero pelo dia seguinte e por um outro lugar onde a dor não tenha mais razão e não exista mais essa solidão em que minha alma ficou aprisionada...
    sem esperança...
    sem paz...
    sem o seu amor....
    sem você...

    Cirlei Fajardo
    03 de fevereiro de 2016

  51. T.... O....

    My dad had this and we listened to it together.

  52. M.... G....

    comment puis je avoir la traduction en français de la chanson

  53. M.... E....

    This ist so wonderful. My Soul ist in Beats and unterstand my way. Is so Beautiful, my heart in swing with music. In wind and flow Witz LOVE on the Earth. We are a Family Herr. My sister and Brother goes our Way. So greatful💖💃🌹 In planing for Freedomon here

  54. E.... K....

    it's so sad

  55. a.... ....

    This world would be a totally other and poorer place without Loreena McKennitt

  56. C.... W....

    When I listen to Loreena’s music, my heart and soul are transported to Heaven and, so, I KNOW that the Father is showing me His love through this music. Thank You, Dear, Beautiful Father. I truly DO love You!

    C.... W....

    I agree brother. We may not meet on this earth, but we will for sure when we pass Heaven's gates.

  57. s.... m....

    https://youtu.be/o2eVLRbH1B0

  58. c.... l....

    magnificent ... this lady is a legend in her own time ... so rare in today's world

  59. J.... A....

    Linda, linda, linda demais essa música. Essa canção é tão linda que me dá vontade de chorar.

  60. Y.... S....

    Not simple music and voice, it is magic !

  61. m.... ....

    Molto ma molto bella.

  62. P.... A....

    I like all songs of prencis Loreena.
    Coming from soul to soul
    And music background is very perfect
    Collecting oriental and west music tools at the same time which are very brilliant.

  63. r.... s....

    Thank You, Ginerva, for such lovely pictures to accompany a most lovely, divine voice.
    Muchas Gracias

  64. A.... P....

    estou triste mais gosto de ouvir e ver o video isso m encanta me da forças e ao mesmo tempo uma raiva profunda d lembrar o quanto estou errando e q ainda da tempo de corrigir se me derem tempo e. m permitirem.... estou aposto...

  65. N.... A....

    It is a Song Full of montion

  66. A.... F....

    Estonteantemente belo, sublime!

  67. a.... ....

    Brilliant!!

  68. L.... F....

    Gracias.

  69. l.... ....

    mi piace molto la canzone di Loreena; è romantica e nello stesso tempo velata di tristezza!

  70. T.... ....

    hauntingly beautiful.

  71. K.... ....

    Hiraeth: A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was; the nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past.


    This is a real thing, and this song brings it out.

  72. o.... ....

    Upon a darkened night
    The flame of love was burning in my breast
    And by a lantern bright
    I fled my house while all in quiet rest
    Shrouded by the night
    And by the secret stair I quickly fled
    The veil concealed my eyes
    While all within lay quiet as the dead

    Chorus:
    Oh night, thou was my guide
    Oh night more loving than the rising sun
    Oh night that joined the lover to the beloved one
    Transforming each of them into the other

    Upon that misty night
    In secrecy beyond such mortal sight
    Without a guide or light
    Than that which burned so deeply in my heart
    That fire 'twas led me on
    And shone more bright than of the midday sun
    To where he waited still
    It was a place where no one else could come

    (Chorus)

    Within my pounding heart
    Which kept itself entirely for him
    He fell into his sleep
    Beneath the cedars all my love I gave
    And by the fortress walls
    The wind would his hair against his brow
    And with its smoothest hand
    Caressed my every sense it would allow

    (Chorus)

    I lost myself to him
    And laid my face upon my lover's breast
    And care and grief grew dim
    As in the morning's mist became the light
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

    o.... ....

    Thank you for these lyrics.

  73. K.... O....

    Sen nasil bir kadinsin ya. Bu bambaska bisey ya

  74. L.... T....

    ESTA CANCIÓN SÍ QUE TOCA EL CORAZÓN...

  75. P.... B....

    Upon a darkened night
    The flame of love was burning in my breast
    And by a lantern bright
    I fled my house while all in quiet rest

    Shrouded by the night
    And by the secret stair I quickly fled
    The veil concealed my eyes
    While all within lay quiet as the dead

    [Chorus:]
    Oh night thou was my guide
    Oh night more loving than the rising sun
    Oh night that joined the lover
    To the beloved one
    Transforming each of them into the other

    Upon that misty night
    In secrecy, beyond such mortal sight
    Without a guide or light
    Than that which burned so deeply in my heart
    That fire t'was led me on
    And shone more bright than of the midday sun
    To where he waited still
    It was a place where no one else could come

    [Chorus]

    Within my pounding heart
    Which kept itself entirely for him
    He fell into his sleep
    Beneath the cedars all my love I gave
    From o'er the fortress walls
    The wind would brush his hair against his brow
    And with its smoothest hand
    Caressed my every sense it would allow

    [Chorus]

    I lost myself to him
    And laid my face upon my lover's breast
    And care and grief grew dim
    As in the morning's mist became the light
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair
    There they dimmed amongst the lilies fair

    P.... B....

    Thanks was looking for the lyrics amongst the comments

  76. M.... T....

    Time is not linear constant flow
    That is why be not a cause
    But we are reasons

  77. P.... L....

    There’s More !!!!!!

  78. P.... L....

    Flame of Love ..

  79. P.... L....

    Saw U in Canada ❤️

  80. P.... L....

    Pease Mary Me Now - you can say No .... but what if we were meant 2 B 😎

  81. Z.... R....

    I heard this song a few months ago for the first time but never payed much attention to it. Then on a night I can't sleep  listened and saw the date it was posted. In September on the 25th 2011 I had a heart attack. I was out of danger on the 26th of that year, so you might say this has a special meaning to me as that was my "Dark Night of the Soul" . Thank you for posting this.

  82. n.... m....

    eu não consigo decifrar o que sinto! mas me traz muita paz!!!!

  83. L.... M....

    Gracias ✌✌✌

  84. R.... L....

    1. En una noche oscura,
    con ansias, en amores inflamada,
    ¡oh dichosa ventura!,
    salí sin ser notada
    estando ya mi casa sosegada.

    2. A oscuras y segura,
    por la secreta escala, disfrazada,
    ¡oh dichosa ventura!,
    a oscuras y en celada,
    estando ya mi casa sosegada.

    3. En la noche dichosa,
    en secreto, que nadie me veía,
    ni yo miraba cosa,
    sin otra luz y guía
    sino la que en el corazón ardía.

    4. Aquésta me guiaba
    más cierto que la luz de mediodía,
    adonde me esperaba
    quien yo bien me sabía,
    en parte donde nadie parecía.

    5. ¡Oh noche que guiaste!
    ¡oh noche amable más que el alborada!
    ¡oh noche que juntaste
    Amado con amada,
    amada en el Amado transformada!

    6. En mi pecho florido,
    que entero para él solo se guardaba,
    allí quedó dormido,
    y yo le regalaba,
    y el ventalle de cedros aire daba.

    7. El aire de la almena,
    cuando yo sus cabellos esparcía,
    con su mano serena
    en mi cuello hería
    y todos mis sentidos suspendía.

    8. Quedéme y olvidéme,
    el rostro recliné sobre el Amado,
    cesó todo y dejéme,
    dejando mi cuidado
    entre las azucenas olvidado.

    La Noche Oscura del Alma

    San Juan de la Cruz – La noche oscura

  85. V.... L....

    A song that like no one other moves heart and soul ! And her voice, really magic !

  86. j.... a....

    SERENITY

  87. L.... M....

    💖✨💕💫💜⭐️

  88. L.... M....

    Oh night thou was my guide

  89. D.... G....

    She reminds me of Mary O,Hara a lovely Irish singer from a good way back.

  90. H.... R....

    This really sucks, the Rock Gods are angry at the sound of this rubish!

  91. M.... A....

    Bellissima, intramontabile, suggestiva

  92. E.... A....

    A masterpiece! Touch us deep inside. Great and mighty Loreena

  93. A.... Z....

    la voce stupenda!!!!

  94. M.... Z....

    Så vidunderligt Tak ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗

  95. J.... ....

    Anyone still listen to this in 2018?

    J.... ....

    I'm listening in 2019

  96. a.... e....

    love this lady ,very special music

  97. e.... l....

    Al igual que Enya , diferente, pero también eterna...

  98. S.... M....

    Nice music, mystic poem, lyric voice

  99. j.... g....

    sao musicas para alma , sp brasil