: Producer Michael Cretu sampled their recording without their permission, leading the couple to sue in 1998.
While the song is famous for its powerful "Native American" style chanting, the source of that sound is actually Amis folk music from Taiwan . enigma_return_to_innocence_lyrics
: The "return to innocence" refers to finding one's authentic self, stripped of the layers and expectations imposed by adulthood and society. : Producer Michael Cretu sampled their recording without
: As a standout track on the album The Cross of Changes , it helped solidify Enigma as more than a "one-hit wonder," following the success of "Sadeness (Part I)". : As a standout track on the album
: The song encourages listeners to move past fear and embrace their beginnings as a way to find current comfort. The Controversial Sample
: The track is often associated with 1990s television, notably appearing in the Pure Moods commercial , which became a staple of late-night advertising. Return to Innocence: Nostalgic 90s Vibes
: The chanting features the voices of Difang and Agay Duana , an indigenous Amis couple.