Enya’s is a cornerstone of the new-age genre, released on November 6, 2000, as the lead single from her fifth studio album, A Day Without Rain . It is celebrated for its ethereal, atmospheric sound—a signature of Enya's "multivocal" technique where she layers her own voice hundreds of times to create a lush, choir-like effect. Cultural Impact and Legacy
It remains Enya’s most successful solo single in the United States, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 . It also topped charts in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and Poland.
While originally written about the unpredictable nature of love and the healing power of time, the song became a global symbol of solace following the September 11 attacks . It was widely used in media coverage of the events, leading Enya to release a special remix in 2001 to raise funds for the families of victims and first responders.
The song saw a major viral comeback in 2013 after being featured in a Volvo Trucks commercial starring Jean-Claude Van Damme performing "the epic split" between two moving trucks.
Enya’s is a cornerstone of the new-age genre, released on November 6, 2000, as the lead single from her fifth studio album, A Day Without Rain . It is celebrated for its ethereal, atmospheric sound—a signature of Enya's "multivocal" technique where she layers her own voice hundreds of times to create a lush, choir-like effect. Cultural Impact and Legacy
It remains Enya’s most successful solo single in the United States, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 . It also topped charts in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and Poland. Enya - Only Time (Music)
While originally written about the unpredictable nature of love and the healing power of time, the song became a global symbol of solace following the September 11 attacks . It was widely used in media coverage of the events, leading Enya to release a special remix in 2001 to raise funds for the families of victims and first responders. Enya’s is a cornerstone of the new-age genre,
The song saw a major viral comeback in 2013 after being featured in a Volvo Trucks commercial starring Jean-Claude Van Damme performing "the epic split" between two moving trucks. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100