In a Lifetime
In a Lifetime

Clannad - In a Lifetime Lyrics

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In a Lifetime Lyrics

Hard to tell
Or recognize a sign
To see me through
A warning sign

First the thunder
Satisfied, if the past it will not lie (then the storm, torn asunder )
The future you and I get blown away (in the storm)
In a lifetime, in a lifetime

And as the rain it falls
We begin again (heavy in my heart)
As the storm breaks through (believe the light in you)
So the light shines in you

Without color, faded and worn
Torn asunder in the storm

Unless the sound can save your body and soul
Unless it disappears

Selfish storm (first the thunder)(then the storm)
Torn aside (one life)
In the storm

In a lifetime
In a lifetime
In a lifetime
In a lifetime

Writer(s): CIARAN MARION BRENNAN, PAUL HUGH BRENNAN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who collaborated with Clannad on 'In a Lifetime'?

    'In a Lifetime' features a collaboration with Bono, the lead singer of U2. It was the first time Clannad recorded with an outside musician. Bono improvised his vocal contribution in two takes during a session at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin.

  2. When was 'In a Lifetime' by Clannad released?

    The song 'In a Lifetime' was initially released in January 1986 as the third single from Clannad's eighth studio album, 'Macalla'. It was later re-released in 1989 with a different cover artwork and B-side track to promote their 'best-of' compilation, 'Pastpresent'.

  3. What inspired the lyrics of 'In a Lifetime'?

    The lyrics for 'In a Lifetime' were inspired by an electrical storm that occurred during its recording sessions. The storm's intensity led Pól Brennan to write additional lyrics overnight, and Bono improvised some parts, contributing to the storm-like themes in the song's lyrics.

  4. Where was the music video for 'In a Lifetime' filmed?

    The music video for 'In a Lifetime' was filmed in Clannad's hometown of Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. It portrays the life of local folk during the 1930s, featuring atmospheric visuals of the Irish countryside and traditions, directed by Meiert Avis.

  5. How was 'In a Lifetime' used in promotional campaigns?

    'In a Lifetime' was re-released in connection with promotional activities, such as Clannad's 'Pastpresent' compilation in 1989 and an advertising campaign for Jameson Irish Whiskey in 1993. These re-releases helped to rekindle interest in the song across different markets.

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