When the woman entered the house, the inhabitants were terrified of her. They explained that she had been "haunting" them every time she dreamed of the house.

Recurring scenes of Enya in candlelit or moonlit environments emphasize the "twilight" transitions between the physical world and the dream world. 3. Musical Context

The song and video are famously based on a story told to Enya by her lyricist, Roma Ryan.

The video uses ethereal, soft-focus imagery characteristic of Enya’s visual style to depict this "spirit journey".

The lyrics mention "ivy dear mother against the glass flapping," which is visually represented to ground the supernatural theme in physical sensations.

Roma Ryan described it as a song of "spirit traveling". 2. Key Visual Symbols