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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Most of my songs have more upbeat, acoustic melodies, but this is my heavier-rock song I wrote in Ireland, knowing about the myths of banshees and then finding it so much more heartaching to hear of the Massacre of Glencoe, where the government ordered a merciless slaughter of all the clans people because one clan leader accidently went to the wrong place to sign a treaty of loyalty to the protestant King William the III and signed the document one day late, which warned serious punishment if not everyone signed it by the deadline, and that ever since that terrible evening, it is claimed the banshee screams every anniversary evening of that dark day!  This is my hard-rock song in thoughts of it! )Banshee By: Noah Eaton 7/25/03 . . . . . . . . . I can see her washing the clothes of the dead with her brittle hands she's tucking her head Down by the river You can feel the shiver As she washes the blood from childbirth... . . . Have we already forgotten why you cry? Cause I've reasoned with you time after time Why her face is pale And her teeth all stale Petrified like her bones... . . . . . I feel I've already died a thousand deaths But whose blood is this that has shed Other than the blood dripping from the eyes of the banshee... . . . . . How long has she stood her with her fears Even after these few hundred years Every week ago It feels like the Massacre of Glencoe All over again... . . . Discretion may be the best part of valour But misfortune is no act of a robber The Earl's regiment slaughtered your children And murdered all those women Just like you... . . . . . I feel I've already died a thousand deaths But whose blood is this that has shed Other than the blood dripping from the eyes of the banshee... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Well the wood may renew the foliage it sheds But every pitcher that goes to the water is broken in the end Cause no matter what There's not enough To nurse these infections within these scars... . . . Are you still looking for your foster-child? You depended on yourself all the while It's best you hide those breasts Under your grey-green dress Cause there are too many spriggans on patrol... . . . . . I feel I've already died a thousand deaths But whose blood is this that has shed Other than the blood dripping from the eyes of the banshee... . . . I feel I've already died a thousand deaths But whose blood is this that has shed Other than the blood dripping from the eyes of the banshee... . . . . . banshee... . . . . . banshee... . . . . . banshee... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-18-2003 09:27 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Noah - me thinks that the trip to Ireland has left many great memories for you... BC |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Me thinks you are a talented lad. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gosh, this stirring write almost slipped by me! I still have tingles all over my body from reading it! Your trip to Ireland continues to pay dividends to both you and to us! You have a wealth of material from which to draw on and I'm happy that you are sharing it with us!  Loves & Huggums, Linda |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Awesome opening verse Noah, the whole thing is just GRAND, but you really set the tone, had quite the Celtic feel to the rhythms there (I'm a big fan of Celt music as well) and the power of the words and presentation lended itself nicely to a driving rock beat. Me likes much.  |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
 Wow Noah.....this is an incredible write. Ireland left a major impression on you I can tell. Thank You for sharing with us. You are one of my favorites here at Passions!!!!HUGS, Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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