"Amarantine" is a single by Irish singer, songwriter and musician Enya, taken from her sixth studio album of the same name, Amarantine. The word is taken from ancient Greek and means everlasting or immortal (the same as the amaranth flower). The single was released in certain regions on November 14, 2005. Other regions received the single on or after December 6, 2005 by Warner Bros. Records.
Several versions of "Amarantine" were released, some containing all three tracks, and some omitting the "Spaghetti Western" track. In some areas, Reprise released both a "Part I" single containing "Amarantine" and "The Comb of the Winds" and a "Part II" single that contained all three tracks.
The "Spaghetti Western Theme" is an atypical Enya recording arranged in the style of Ennio Morricone's work on films such as A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A previously unreleased recording from The Celts soundtrack from 1986, Enya released it in memory of BBC producer Tony McAuley. Enya performed the song on Live! with Regis and Kelly and The Early Show.[1]
Background[]
Liner Notes[]
| “ |  In this song, Amarantine means "everlasting". It is a song about love. |
” |
Notes and Illustration by Roma Ryan
Amarantine Promotional Box, 2005[2]
Lyrics[]
You know when you give your love away
It opens your heart, everything is new
And you know time will always find a way
To let your heart believe it's true
You know love is everything you say
A whisper, a word, promises you give
You feel it in the heartbeat of the day
You know this is the way love is
Amarantine
Amarantine
Amarantine
Love is, love is, love...
Amarantine
Amarantine
Amarantine
Love is, love is, love...
You know love may sometimes make you cry
So let the tears go, they will flow away
For you know love will always let you fly
How far a heart can fly away
Amarantine
Amarantine
Amarantine
Love is, love is, love...
Amarantine
Amarantine
Amarantine
Love is, love is, love...
(Amarantine)
(Amarantine)
Amarantine
Love is, love is, love...
You know when love's shining in your eyes
It may be the stars fallen from above
And you know love is with you when you rise
For night and day belong to love
Tracklist[]
- "Amarantine" (single version) 3:07
- "The Comb Of The Winds" 3:39
- "The Spaghetti Western Theme From The Celts" 1:57
French CD single[]
- "Amarantine" (single version) 3:07
- "Boadicea" (single version) 3:30
- "Orinoco Flow" 4:25
Charts[]
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Singles Chart | 28 |
| French Singles Chart | 13 |
| German Singles Chart | 47 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 48 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 42 |
| Japan Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 71 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 36 |
| UK Single Chart | 53 |
| US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot Single Sales | 10 |