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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Only Time
| cover = Enya - Only Time cover.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Original release
| type = single
| artist = Enya
| album = A Day Without Rain
| released =
| recorded =
| studio = Aigle (Dn Laoghaire, Ireland)
| genre = New-age
| length =
* 3:38 (album version)
* 3:15 (S.A.F. pop radio remix)
| label =
* WEA
* Reprise
| composer = Enya
| lyricist = Roma Ryan
| producer = Nicky Ryan
| prev_title = Only If...
| prev_year = 1997
| next_title = Wild Child
| next_year = 2001
| misc =
}}
"'Only Time'" is a song by Irish musician Enya. It was released in November 2000 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, 'A Day Without Rain' (2000). The song reached number one in Canada, Germany, Poland and Switzerland, number two in Austria, and became Enya's only top-10 single as a solo artist in the United States, peaking at number 10 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Release
In 2001, "Only Time" was released again as a radio remix. The track was remixed and mastered by the Swiss American Federation (S.A.F. aka Christian B. and Marc Dold) with a final mix by Enya's producer, Nicky Ryan. Enya donated the earnings from the sale of that single to the Widows' and Children's Fund of the Uniformed Firefighters Association to help the families of firefighters in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Following the attacks, sales of the album and its lead single, "Only Time", skyrocketed after it was used by several radio and television networks in their coverage and aftermath of the attacks. As a result, "Only Time" climbed to number ten on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart and number one on the adult contemporary chart. In 2002, the song received an ECHO Award for Best Single of the Year.
Music video
The song's music video, which shows Enya performing the song in a spring, summer, fall and winter theme, was directed by Graham Fink. It was released in 2000. In 2020, to celebrate 20th anniversary of the recording, the video was remastered in 4K. This version was released in March 2020.
Live performances
Enya performed "Only Time" several times, performances included 'Larry King Live', 'Children in Need', 'This Morning', 'The View', 'Happy Xmas Show', 'Entertainment Tonight', 'Live! with Regis and Kelly', 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 2001 World Music Awards.
Track listings
'UK CD and cassette single (2000)'
# "Only Time"
# "The First of Autumn"
# "The Promise"
'German CD single (2000)
# "Only Time"
# "The First of Autumn"
'Remix CD single (2001)'
# "Only Time" (remix)
# "Oche Chiin (Silent Night)"
# "Willows on the Water"
# "Only Time" (original version)
'European CD single (2001)'
# "Only Time" (remix) 3:14
# "Only Time" (original version) 3:38
'US CD single (2001)'
# "Only Time" (remix) 3:13
# "Oche Chiin (Silent Night)" 3:45
# "Willows on the Water" 3:02
'US 7-inch single (2001)'
:A. "Only Time" (remix) 3:13
:B. "May It Be" (edit) 3:30
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the 'A Day Without Rain' album booklet.
'Studio'
* Recorded at Aigle Studio (Dn Laoghaire, Ireland)
* Mastered at 360 Mastering (London, England)
'Personnel'
* Enya composition, all instruments and voices, arrangement, mixing
* Roma Ryan lyrics
* Wired Strings additional strings
* Nicky Ryan production, arrangement, mixing, engineering
* Dick Beetham mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
Certifications
Release history
In popular culture
On 13 November 2013, The Epic Split advertisement was launched for the Volvo Trucks Volvo FM range and featured the song and Jean-Claude Van Damme. The success of the ad caused "Only Time" to re-enter the 'Billboard' Hot 100 at number 43, and the UK Singles Chart at number 95. Kraft Foods later used the song in advertisements showing parents relaxing while their kids eat Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
The song was featured in the 2018 Marvel film 'Deadpool 2', as well as the 2022 Marvel film 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. The song is also played in goal reviews of all Dallas Stars home games at the American Airlines Center. The song has been widely used as an internet meme depicting various scenes that end in tragedy.
See also
* List of Billboard Adult Contemporary number ones of 2001
References
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