[Verse 1]
Once you had gold
Once you had silver
Then came the rains
Out of the blue
[Chorus 1]
Ever and always
Always and ever
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
[Verse 2]
Now you can see
Spring becomes autumn
Leaves become gold
Falling from view
[Chorus 2]
Ever and always
Always and ever
No-one can promise a dream come true
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
What is the dark
Shadows around you
Why not take heart
In the new day?
[Chorus 2]
Ever and always
Always and ever
No-one can promise a dream come true
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
Once You Had Gold was written by Enya.
Once You Had Gold was produced by Nicky Ryan.
Enya released Once You Had Gold on Mon Nov 20 1995.
Lyricist Roma Ryan wrote about the song in the album’s promotional box:
For some it will be the memory of darkness and their journey thought it. Looking back to the walk though winter into vernal days. Knowing that all things must pass; both good and bad.
For others it is the mother reassuring her...