“This version makes the song more accessible... the melody really does feel too bouncy for a depressing setting, but it captures the life-giving influx of water.” RPGGeek Enya - Storms In Africa (Pt.II) - (Official Video)
By translating the lyrics into English, the song becomes a more direct narrative of personal and natural tempests , though some fans feel it loses a touch of the Gaelic original's mystery. Community Perspectives Storms In Africa II - Enya
The addition of pounding, African-inspired drums by Chris Hughes gives the track an "evocative fire" that justifies its title. “This version makes the song more accessible
"Storms in Africa (Part II)" is the English-language single version of the original Gaelic track found on Enya's breakthrough 1988 album, Watermark . Released in June 1989, this version features a noticeably faster tempo and more accessible lyrics for international audiences. Review Summary "Storms in Africa (Part II)" is the English-language