While the original "Only Time" by Enya is a hauntingly beautiful new-age ballad, its various remixes have transformed it into everything from a somber pop anthem to a viral high-energy club track. Depending on which "mix" you are referring to, the song carries vastly different legacies. The Official S.A.F. Pop Radio Remix (2001)
Released in late 2001, this remix became an anthem of healing in the United States following the September 11 attacks . Enya donated the earnings from this single to the Uniformed Firefighters Association's Widows' and Children's Fund.
In recent years, "Only Time" has found a second life through unofficial bootlegs and creative mashups that lean into electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop. Enya - Only Time (Remix) mix
Various artists like Paul Courbet and Sound Of Faz have released uplifting trance versions, leaning into the song’s emotional resonance to create high-energy festival tracks.
This version propelled the song to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking Enya's highest-charting solo single in the U.S.. Viral & Modern Interpretations While the original "Only Time" by Enya is
The most significant "official" remix was created by the , featuring production by Christian B. and Marc Dold.
The song is famously part of the "Crunk in Time" mashup, which fuses Enya's vocals with Lil Jon’s "Salt Shaker," a jarring contrast that became a popular internet meme and freestyle track. Pop Radio Remix (2001) Released in late 2001,
Experience the evolution of this track through these official and viral remixes: Only Time (Remix) YouTube · Enya - Topic Enya - Only Time (CYRIL Remix) YouTube · VideoPhixa Enya - Only Time (MALOS Remix) YouTube · MALOS