"On My Way Home" is a song by

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new-age artist

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. It was released as the second and final single from her fourth studio album, ''

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'' (1995). The song achieved minor success, reaching #26 on the

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in December 1996, but in Brazil, it was a top 5 hit, reaching number four. According to Enya, the song is about "those wonderful memories and fond moments that you have when you're on your way home", and wished to present a positive feel in the chorus. The song contains samples from two other Enya songs, " Book of Days" and "

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Critical reception

Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' described the song as a "sweeping excursion into soothing new-age pop." He added, "Enya's dreamy, angelic voice is sewn into a quasi-classical arrangement of strings and acoustic guitars. Her performance ultimately grounds the song, as the music takes flight and winds through countless highs and lows. An excellent way to ring in the holiday season without resorting to "

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" too soon." Mike Joyce from ''

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'' felt that "On My Way Home" "boasts a thoroughly engaging chorus and closes the album on a cheerful note."Joyce, Mike (7 January 1996). "Enya's `Trees': That Eire Quality". ''

''. p. G10.

Track listing

Note: A version used in the music video runs for 4 minutes and 26 seconds.

Charts

References

External links

* Enya songs Songs with lyrics by Roma Ryan Songs with music by Enya 1996 singles 1995 songs Reprise Records singles Pop ballads {{1990s-pop-song-stub