“Orinoco Flow” is Enya’s breakthrough international hit and one of the defining tracks of late-1980s ambient pop. Built around flowing synthesizer arpeggios, layered choral vocals, and a steady, hypnotic rhythm, the song evokes a sense of travel, movement, and boundless space. Its lyrics reference rivers, seas, and places around the world, reinforcing the theme of a peaceful journey carried by sound. Released as the lead single from Watermark, “Orinoco Flow” reached No. 1 in multiple countries and introduced Enya’s unique sonic world to a global audience. The track remains a timeless example of atmospheric pop music, celebrated for its calming yet expansive emotional effect.