Ciara Lawless – Divine Intervention (2025)
Ciara Lawless returns with a luminous and deeply personal second album, Divine Intervention – a radiant blend of soaring synths, lyrical depth, and the unmistakable heartbeat of the ’80s. Following her critically praised debut full-length album, Paint My Soul, this new release cements Lawless as one of Ireland’s most exciting and authentic voices, bringing a fresh energy to contemporary pop while honouring the golden era of music that shaped her.
Described by many as the “Irish Kate Bush”, Ciara Lawless is more than just a comparison: she’s a storyteller with a uniquely soulful edge, weaving empowerment anthems from the threads of personal trauma and transformation. Divine Intervention, which takes its name from a life-altering childhood accident, is a vibrant, emotionally charged journey through recovery, resilience, and reclaiming one’s power. It’s a message that’s not only healing, but also profoundly human.
The album bursts open with ‘Dreams’, a synth-laced meditation on lost ambition and reclaiming self-determination. With its glittering production and bittersweet lyrics, the track immediately sets the tone for the album that is deeply reflective, yet defiantly hopeful. From there, we dive into ‘Running’, a pulsing anthem about fear, recovery, and learning to see the light within the storm. Lawless’ vocals are raw yet polished, striking a rare balance between vulnerability and control.
‘Unbreakable’ is a standout. Drawing on an emotionally difficult time abroad, it reflects the poignant realisation that change isn’t always an escape, sometimes it’s a mirror. But the song’s power lies in its uplifting core: “When we choose to love, we are unbreakable.” This line, repeated like a mantra, captures the album’s spiritual thread that, through connection and belief, we can transcend our pain.
‘Pieces of My Soul’ is another emotional high point. With a cinematic arrangement and introspective lyrics, Lawless pays tribute to the transformative nature of art. Meanwhile, ‘Remedy’ offers a whimsical yet grounded reflection on balance, shedding the weight of expectation (and high heels) to reconnect with something more real, more essential.
Tracks like ‘Free to Fly’ and ‘My Crown and My Gowns’ explore themes of self-liberation and confidence, wrapped in hooks so catchy they practically sparkle. And the album’s title track, ‘Divine Intervention’, serves as its spiritual axis, an intimate plea for grace, strength, and purpose. It’s both prayer and proclamation. The album closes on a transcendent note with ‘No Shadows in Heaven’, a peaceful, almost hymnal track that leaves the listener with a sense of release and clarity. It’s the perfect conclusion to an album that, at its heart, is about finding light after darkness.
Divine Intervention feels like a healing experience. Lawless’ lush 80s-infused sound and fearless storytelling come together in a project that’s both timeless and deeply relevant. Already receiving strong airplay across Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM, and beyond, it’s clear that Ciara Lawless’ star is only rising. She has crafted an album that speaks to the soul, and in doing so, she just might help heal a few more.
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