The Voice

The Voice was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, performed in English by Eimear Quinn, who represented Ireland. The music and lyrics were composed by Brendan Graham. It has  the components of Irish music - inspirational, spiritual, earthy. The singer portrays herself as "the voice" which watches over the world, describing "her" effects on the elements, such as the wind, the seasons, in a similar way to Mother Nature.  Quinn's interpretation is fresh, however, there are few instances where she is out of breath and a little off key. Nerves are evident especially when the song soars. But then this is a competition and sometimes psychology may work for or against you. Anyhow, she went home with the bacon. See how enthralling the lyrics are:

I hear your voice on the wind

And I hear you call out my name

"Listen, my child," you say to me

"I am the voice of your history

Be not afraid, come follow me

Answer my call, and I'll set you free"

I am the voice in the wind and the pouring rain

I am the voice of your hunger and pain

I am the voice that always is calling you

I am the voice, I will remain

I am the voice in the fields when the summer's gone

The dance of the leaves when the autumn winds blow

Ne'er do I sleep thoughout all the cold winter long

I am the force that in springtime will grow

I am the voice of the past that will always be

Filled with my sorrow and blood in my fields

I am the voice of the future, bring me your peace

Bring me your peace, and my wounds, they will heal

I am the voice in the wind and the pouring rain

I am the voice of your hunger and pain

I am the voice that always is calling you

I am the voice

I am the voice of the past that will always be

I am the voice of your hunger and pain

I am the voice of the future

I am the voice, I am the voice

I am the voice, I am the voice

 Eimear Quinn

Lisa Kelly and Mairead Nesbitt of Celtic Woman

Lisa Kelly of Celtic Woman did a better interpretation of the song. Smooth singing,  and charming mannerisms, made the performance worthy of a second, third, and more looks. Lisa captivates as she is in constant embrace with her audience. For a better future, we do not have to sing the way  she does, though. We just need to do our own little part. Each little act of goodness will cascade until we reach our journey to hope and healing.

There is a picture of how the earth would look like in 2050. In that image, earth is non-recognizable. I will be entwined with the soil by then, but my little contibution for a better planet will benefit our children, and our generations to come.