The Celtic Tenors Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears [Official Video]

"Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" is a song that tells the story of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island in New York when it opened on January 1, 1892. Annie Moore was a young Irish girl who, along with her two brothers, journeyed from Ireland to the United States. The song reflects on the broader experience of millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island, often referred to as the "Isle of Hope" because of the new opportunities and hope for a better life it represented. Conversely, it was also known as the "Isle of Tears" due to the immigrants' hardships, separation from the homeland, and uncertainties. The lyrics poignantly capture hope and sorrow, the joy of new beginnings, and the pain of leaving one's homeland. It's a tribute to the courage and resilience of immigrants and a reminder of their significant contributions to the fabric of American society. The song is often associated with themes of immigration, heritage, and the emotional journey of seeking a new life in a foreign land.
This is our version from the album; The Celtic Tenors - An Irish Songbook reissued March 1st, 2024
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Four unreleased tracks
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears (video below)
The Isle of Innisfree
The Salley Gardens
The Dutchman
Embark on a journey through the heart of Ireland with "An Irish Songbook." Featuring a captivating blend of traditional Irish folk melodies, this re-released collection unveils the rich tapestry of Ireland's musical heritage with renewed vigour. At its core lies the poignant focal track, "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" a stirring narrative that chronicles the spirit of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to tread upon America's shores through Ellis Island. Through poignant vocals and evocative instrumentals, The Celtic Tenors capture the bittersweet essence of leaving behind one's homeland for the promise of new beginnings.
This was filmed in Emlagh Bog, near Kells Co. Meath, Ireland.
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Lyrics:
On the first day of January, 1892
They opened Ellis Island
And they let the people through
And the first to cross the threshold
Of that Isle of Hope and Tears
Was Annie Moore from Ireland
Who was only fifteen years
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Isle of Freedom, Isle of Fears
But it's not the isle you left behind
That Isle of Hunger, Isle of Pain
Isle you'll never see again
But the Isle of Home is always on your mind
In a little bag she carried
All her past and history
And her dreams for the future
In the Land of Liberty
And courage is the passport
When your old world disappears
‘Cause there's no future in the past
When you're fifteen years
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Isle of Freedom, Isle of Fears
But it's not the isle you left behind
That Isle of Hunger, Isle of Pain
Isle you'll never see again
But the Isle of Home is always on your mind
When they closed down Ellis Island in 1943
Seventeen million people
Had come there for sanctuary
And in springtime, when I came here
And I stepped onto its piers
I thought of how it must have been
When you're fifteen years
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Isle of Freedom, Isle of Fears
But it's not the isle you left behind
That Isle of Hunger, Isle of Pain
Isle you'll never see again
But the Isle of Home is always on your mind
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Isle of Freedom, Isle of Fears
But it's not the isle you left behind
That Isle of Hunger, Isle of Pain
Isle you'll never see again
But the Isle of Home is always on your mind
The Isle of Home is always on your mind