I've just recently discovered this superb musician and his utterly beautiful voice, totally unique. This song, I mean, wow, just brings me to tears, sheer emotion. Need to hear more of Declan here in Australia. Thank you for sharing your stunning musical gift to the world.
Me too. My family went to see a French film called CLOSE last week and at one point my daughter and the woman next to me were both tearing up. Later they thought there was something wrong with me because that didn't make by eyes water. However was playing this song in the car yesterday and my daughter thought it cute because I blub like a child listening to this.
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One of Declan's greatest tunes. I remember first hearing him sing this when we played the same stage in the International Bar in Dublin a long time ago! This song is sheer beauty.
What a voice what a song... I was lucky to come across Declan 14 years ago In Whelan's and since then his music has stuck by me through many of life's emotional times. Love your music.
Many amazing fortunes to you my friend, from your Scottish friend. Have it blessed. May yer music bless the skies, collide with the waves and put peace on the mountains.
Along the quayside you were a light And I, a reflection, lay across the river and the night You were transfixed on me and I was mesmerised And names were whispered to and by you and I The tides began to steal away from morning light As night receded river walls seemed to grow high Then you climbed down into my arms and closed your eyes When we awoke we had been drifting We didn't mean to go to sea, We didn't mean to drift away We never planned to up and leave, But still the sea took us away We saw no lands on the horizon, No distant shores along the fray Yet all the more we found ourselves When we got lost at sea that day Timbers creaked, all else was quiet and relieved Except the infant waves that licked and lapped along the eaves It had to dawn on us, our truth had been believed Beyond all lies and jealousy We sailed high wind half-mast Due north, towards the edge of our dreams grateful borders That matched our speed to stay ahead The afternoon was bleeding to death And soon the sky was racing red To see the stars remove their hats out of respect We didn't mean to go to sea, We didn't mean to drift away We never planned to up and leave, But still the sea took us away We saw no lands on the horizon, No distant shores along the fray Yet all the more we found ourselves When we got lost at sea that day
What a powerful song and voice. Declan you tease me with stories of the sea.... and I live in the Midlands. Need to get to the coast very soon, and Declan you'll be coming with me... through your music. And boy, what an adventure we'll have. :-)
We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea Declan O'Rourke DADGBE 004232 Intro D Bm Dsus Bm D Along the quayside Bm You were a light D And I, a reflection Lay across Bm the river and the night D You were transfixed on me And Bm I was mesmerised G And names were whispered To and by- xxx025 you D and I- Bm D Bm D The tides began to Steal away Bm from morning light D As night receded river Bm walls Seemed to grow high D Then you climbed down into my arms Bm And closed your eyes G When we awoke F#-E-D We had been * drifting- Intermission* 9x9000 7x7000 507000 F#-E-D 9x9000 7x7000 G Em 333000 Chorus D 097779/0909100 We didn't D mean to go to sea We didn't G mean to drift away We never Bm planned To up and leave 9x907x But still the G sea took us away We saw no D lands on the horizon No distant G shores along the fray Yet all the Bm more we found ourselves When we got G lost at sea that day D Bm D Bm D Timbers creaked All else was Bm quiet and relieved D Except the infant waves That licked and Bm lapped Along the eaves D It had to dawn on us Our Bm truth had been believed G Beyond all lies and jealousy 00 11 9 10 12 D We sailed high wind half-mast Due Bm north, towards the edge Of our D dreams grateful borders That matched our Bm speed To stay ahead The afterDnoon was bleeding to death And soon the Bm sky was racing red To see the G stars Remove their hats out of respect Intermission x2 Chorus That D day Bm D Bm D Bm G Fiddly bit
@pancholorentay im from los angeles. my ex boyfriends parents went to ireland and got his cd and ive loved him ever since. its a shame hes not popular in america yet
Great irish song from a great irish artist. Had the pleasure of seeing declan live many times and meeting him also. Pure gentleman
Met him in JFK Park back in the early 2010's, can confirm that he is a true Gent of a Man 🇮🇪🙏✝
I've just recently discovered this superb musician and his utterly beautiful voice, totally unique. This song, I mean, wow, just brings me to tears, sheer emotion. Need to hear more of Declan here in Australia. Thank you for sharing your stunning musical gift to the world.
Me too. My family went to see a French film called CLOSE last week and at one point my daughter and the woman next to me were both tearing up. Later they thought there was something wrong with me because that didn't make by eyes water. However was playing this song in the car yesterday and my daughter thought it cute because I blub like a child listening to this.
One of Declan's greatest tunes. I remember first hearing him sing this when we played the same stage in the International Bar in Dublin a long time ago! This song is sheer beauty.
+The matinée idles This is the first time I've ever heard Declan or this song. I'm stunned. It's beautiful. I'm sorry I missed you though.
What a voice what a song... I was lucky to come across Declan 14 years ago In Whelan's and since then his music has stuck by me through many of life's emotional times. Love your music.
Many amazing fortunes to you my friend, from your Scottish friend. Have it blessed.
May yer music bless the skies, collide with the waves and put peace on the mountains.
7 years since my last post ,maybe 14 years since this BEUT was realeased 🤷🏼♂️ .... MASTERPIECE 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⛵️⛵️
Wow- I heard this years ago- late at night on the car radio .We had to stop so we could listen properly. It's gorgeous.
had the pleasure of seeing him, john sheahan and Damien Dempsey live and meeting them too!! what a legend
Along the quayside you were a light
And I, a reflection, lay across the river and the night
You were transfixed on me and I was mesmerised
And names were whispered to and by you and I
The tides began to steal away from morning light
As night receded river walls seemed to grow high
Then you climbed down into my arms and closed your eyes
When we awoke we had been drifting
We didn't mean to go to sea,
We didn't mean to drift away
We never planned to up and leave,
But still the sea took us away
We saw no lands on the horizon,
No distant shores along the fray
Yet all the more we found ourselves
When we got lost at sea that day
Timbers creaked, all else was quiet and relieved
Except the infant waves that licked and lapped along the eaves
It had to dawn on us, our truth had been believed
Beyond all lies and jealousy
We sailed high wind half-mast
Due north, towards the edge of our dreams grateful borders
That matched our speed to stay ahead
The afternoon was bleeding to death
And soon the sky was racing red
To see the stars remove their hats out of respect
We didn't mean to go to sea,
We didn't mean to drift away
We never planned to up and leave,
But still the sea took us away
We saw no lands on the horizon,
No distant shores along the fray
Yet all the more we found ourselves
When we got lost at sea that day
Superb
Cheers buddy for the effort of putting the words down for us, fair play to ya 🍻🇮🇪😎
What a powerful song and voice. Declan you tease me with stories of the sea.... and I live in the Midlands. Need to get to the coast very soon, and Declan you'll be coming with me... through your music. And boy, what an adventure we'll have. :-)
What can I say beautiful in every way
Absolutly in love with that song and his voice !
+Marine Dauphine You should check out Damien Dempsey too, Irish singers and songwriters are in a league of their own.
OMG ! what a voice Declan !!!! Amazing !
i want people in the US to discover him. he is absolutely amazing.
Oh, those of us in the know know all about him. --From L.A. CA
i am in love with declan fascinating voice...GB... beatrice
Reminds me of two of my mates who passed before there prime, song is a masterpiece
what a voice for a song perfection
Love your voice...and amazing music
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS
I know for sure that great songwriters admire your talent!
Brilliant, pure and true talent...
a artist in more ways than one. fantastic!!!!!
All time favourite...bliss!
Declan O Rourke marrying the sea, Inspiring!
Amazing tune ♫ I am mesmerised!! ♥
what a wonderful voice
Beautiful. I wish I had his range & talent!
beautiful.
about time this song has been put up on youtube....although i have the album its on...its good 2 b able 2 put in on the pc when ur on that buzz!!!!
beautiful is all i can say.
i love this song...
mesmerized.
definitely one of the greatest songwriters of this decade.. when are you coming to Dallas?
I'd love a this song tabbed out for guitar! I've seen Declan a few times live and he's amazing!
We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea
Declan O'Rourke
DADGBE 004232
Intro
D Bm Dsus Bm
D Along the quayside
Bm You were a light
D And I, a reflection
Lay across Bm the river and the night
D You were transfixed on me
And Bm I was mesmerised
G And names were whispered
To and by- xxx025 you D and I- Bm
D Bm
D The tides began to
Steal away Bm from morning light
D As night receded river Bm walls
Seemed to grow high
D Then you climbed down into my arms
Bm And closed your eyes
G When we awoke F#-E-D
We had been * drifting-
Intermission* 9x9000 7x7000 507000
F#-E-D 9x9000 7x7000 G
Em 333000
Chorus D 097779/0909100
We didn't D mean to go to sea
We didn't G mean to drift away
We never Bm planned
To up and leave 9x907x
But still the G sea took us away
We saw no D lands on the horizon
No distant G shores along the fray
Yet all the Bm more we found ourselves
When we got G lost at sea that day
D Bm D Bm
D Timbers creaked
All else was Bm quiet and relieved
D Except the infant waves
That licked and Bm lapped
Along the eaves
D It had to dawn on us
Our Bm truth had been believed
G Beyond all lies and jealousy
00 11 9 10 12
D We sailed high wind half-mast
Due Bm north, towards the edge
Of our D dreams grateful borders
That matched our Bm speed
To stay ahead
The afterDnoon was bleeding to death
And soon the Bm sky was racing red
To see the G stars
Remove their hats out of respect
Intermission x2
Chorus
That D day Bm D Bm D Bm G
Fiddly bit
@pancholorentay im from los angeles. my ex boyfriends parents went to ireland and got his cd and ive loved him ever since. its a shame hes not popular in america yet
Wow!!!!!!!!
Lovely
@chantelovesu hiya...yes,dublin in ireland,not 2 far from where declan o rourke is from.....and u?
A fierce late reply pal but… I’m only down the Naas road in Tallafornia from Deco✊🏼
I been playing guitar since I was 12 now I 28 want to make music but need find me voice
❤
Schön
Tim
Ayyyy 😎👍
Voice like Jackson Browne......
@pancholorentay do you live in ireland?
Yes,and thankfully still alive since your question 😁👍🏼
Anybody here after Tim?
Well Tim is back listening to this doing his College work 😎🙌
@@timXJ220 will you be back on stream any day? 😀
'stuff'