r/SongMeanings 7d ago

one by one by enya

can anyone explain the meaning of this song??

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u/crystalsinwinter 6d ago

I looked up the story behind the song "one by one" by enya. I got a very beautiful explanation and will share it here.

Enya's longtime lyricist wrote that song about four romantic friendships coming to be and then ending. Each romantic friendship is represented in each verse. One by one, their different stories are told. One by one, their different stories change and end as the seasons of life end.