"Once she held the world in her hand — / once was a long time ago, / far far away.
"Far Far Away" speaks of a poor woman who began life joyful and full of lighthearted dreams. But she's been through so much sorrow and pain, that she no longer seems to be the same person. She knows the saying, "It's better to have loved and lost than to never love at all," and she disagrees. She's looking back at who she used to be and wondering how she could be that again.
Singer Candice Night sings with her soft but mature voice, capturing both the former joy and current pain, but focusing on that old joy. The point isn't Oh-look-at-this-poor-girl-*sob*. It's See-how-much-life-can-change-you. And Candice's vocals focus on the girl's beginning as a dreamy-eyed youth, which augments that message.
The music also contributes to the overall feel, demonstrating Blackmore's Night's usual skill. It's definitely a soothing folk song, flowing well and with an easy-going but steady tempo. Various instruments — including several medieval ones I won't try to name — blend together. If you don't like folk, you won't like it, but if you do, this is gorgeous. There's some sort of harp in there that with notes that sound like they would've been difficult to play.
The girl seems to be looking back, trying to figure out how to return to what she was.I've loved this song from the first time I heard it. It even perfectly fits a story narrator of mine — even to the "Once, she imagined she lived in a castle". (I wrote the character before I heard this song, for the record.)
Overall, it's a fantastic example of folk. Just detailed enough that you can capture the idea, just vague enough that it can apply to a variety of suffering. Vocals that suit and make you want to sing along. Talented music. Highly recommended on all counts.
Lyrics: 5/5
Music: 5/5
Vocal(s): 5/5
Overall: 10/10
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