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Squirrel in the Thatch
01:28
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Squirrel in the thatch
Made a drey out of leaves
Here he shall live
Where he swings at the eaves
Oh squirrel in the thatch
Midden acorns to find
Providing for all
A tip for us, humankind
Squirrel, squirrel, in the thatch
Squirrel, squirrel, find your match
Winter sleep the day away
Summer evening among the fae
Squirrel in the thatch
Gives new life in the spring
She cares for their lives
A new song she shall sing
Oh squirrels in the thatch
Growing out of their nest
Starting new lives
In a thatch where they’ll rest
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2. |
Lady Lackless
00:42
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Seven things has Lady Lackless
Keeps them underneath her black dress
One a ring that's not for wearing
One a sharp word, not for swearing,
Right beside her husband's candle
There's a door without a handle
In a box, no lid or locks
Lackless keeps her husband's rocks
There's a secret she's been keeping
She's been dreaming and not sleeping
On a road, that's not for traveling
Lackless likes her riddle raveling
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3. |
The Chandrian
01:15
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"When the hearthfire turns to blue,
What to do? What to do?
Run outside. Run and hide.
When his eyes are black as crow?
Where to go? Where to go?
Near and far. Here they are.
See a man without a face?
Move like ghosts from place to place.
What's their plan? What's their plan?
Chandrian. Chandrian.
When the hearthfire turns to blue,
What to do? What to do?
Run outsidde. Run and hide.
When your bright sword turns to rust?
Who to trust? Who to trust?
Stand alone. Standing stone.
See a woman pale as snow?
Silent come and silent go.
What's their plan? What's their plan?
Chandrian. Chandrian.
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4. |
Orphan in the Woods
00:57
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5. |
Waiting While It Rains
04:55
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In all the nights I’ve spent
Just here all the time
I simply wait
A little longer
In all the time I have lost
Just in these woods
I simply grow
A little older
Ooh
Waiting while it rains
Ooh
Take cover from the pain
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6. |
Leave the Town, Tinker!
01:41
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Leave the town, tinker
With packs on your mule,
Stopping when passing
To barter and sell
A tinker's debt is always paid:
Once for any simple trade.
Twice for freely-given aid.
Thrice for any insult made.
Leave the town, tinker
With news of the road,
Chatting with passers
To keep us informed
A tinker's debt is always paid:
Once for any simple trade.
Twice for freely-given aid.
Thrice for any insult made.
Leave the town, tinker
To travel the land,
Wanderers wanting
Rope, shirt, scarf, or wine
A tinker's debt is always paid:
Once for any simple trade.
Twice for freely-given aid.
Thrice for any insult made.
A tinker’s tips are just, I’m afraid
Even with your best plans laid,
Regret of items that betrayed
You chose before the farewells bade
A tinker's debt is always paid:
Once for any simple trade.
Twice for freely-given aid.
Thrice for any insult made.
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8. |
Picking Flowers
02:24
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Pick a flower
You make a good case for roses,
but the fact remains - I do not like them
Pick another flower to suit me
What flower would you pick for me?
Daisy is a good one - tall and slender,
willing to grow by roadsides
A hearty flower - not too delicate
Daisy is self-reliant
This is quite a bouquet you've brought for me
All this time, and you pick a flower I don't know
What is a selas flower, why?
Deep red on a strong vine
Its leaves are dark and delicate
Grows best in shadows in deep forests
A rare flower that blooms in sunbeams
Only tamed by skilled hands
What a wondrous smell, the selas
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9. |
Come Wash in the River
02:28
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Come wash in the river, come wash in the stream
Come wash in the lake across from me.
For as long as there’s water, come wash with me.
Come wash away with me.
Come wash, come wash in the river
The water cool, clear, and clean
Come wash, and wash in the river
Let rain, let rain reign free.
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10. |
Bell-wether
02:04
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11. |
Pennywhistle demo
00:52
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12. |
Aunt Emme's Tub
01:46
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Aunt Emme came in the kitchen this morn’
In her house at the top of the hill.
She fried up potatoes, and drank some juice
With last night’s sausage from Yll.
In town was a traveler from Tarbean,
Who was tired and longed for a scrub,
Aunt Emme took her back to the top of the hill
Where she showed her to the tub.
Aunt Emme came in the kitchen this morn’
In her house with the tulip garden.
She fried up potatoes, and drank some juice
From a peach all the way from Tarbean.
In town was a visitor from Modeg,
Whose horses were in need of fresh oats.
Aunt Emme took him back and accepted the pay
Of his handiwork with her petticoat.
Aunt Emme came in the kitchen this morn’
In her house with the pussy willow,
She fried up potatoes, and drank some juice
And polished his Modegan longbow.
In town was a musician from Imre,
Looking for a break from the rain.
Aunt Emme took her back to the top of her hill
Then down to her bottom again.
Aunt Emme came in the kitchen this morn’
In her house where she loves to swing.
She fried up potatoes, and drank some juice
And then helped her with her fingering.
In town was a man from Ademre,
Needing hot water and a haircut,
Aunt Emme took him up to the top of the hill
Where he washed then praised her, but
Aunt Emme came in the kitchen this morn’
In her house where all the passers-by stop.
She fried up potatoes, and drank some juice
With a blood-red cherry on top.
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13. |
Bast's Lullaby
00:37
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How odd to watch a mortal kindle
Then to dwindle day by day.
Knowing their bright souls are tinder
And the wind will have its way.
Would I could my own fire lend.
What does your flickering portend?
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14. |
Burying Scrael
01:06
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Let me tell you what to do
Dig a hole that's ten by two
Ash and elm and rowan too
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Maple. Maypole.
Catch and carry.
Ash and Ember.
Elderberry.
Woolen. Woman.
Moon at night.
Willow. Window.
Candlelight.
Barrel. Barley.
Stone and stave.
Wind and water-
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Through the storm
Through the rain
Keep yourself safe
Don’t wash away
Violet bide
In the sun’s
Hottest rays
Just close your eyes
Don’t wither away
Violet bide
Violet bide
Violet bide
Ooo
Mmm
Violet bide
When it’s cold
And you’re weak
Embrace yourself
Don’t fall asleep
Violet bide
Spread your seed
Bring new life
Whisk it away
Carry on
Violet bide
Violet bide
Violet bide
Ooo
Mmm
Violet bide
At the end
Of your life
When long you have lived
Let yourself go
Bide your time
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18. |
All Wise Men’s Fears
00:44
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"There are three things all wise men fear:
the sea in storm,
a night with no moon,
and the anger of a gentle man." - Patrick Rothfuss
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19. |
Moonless Night
01:57
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All men fear
A night with no moon
The path isn't clear
And you're not immune
A night with no moon
A night with no moon
Where did she go?
Where did she go to?
I have power
Power over you
I know your name
That I can call you by it
I sought to find you
For a kiss
A kiss from the moon
And power over you
New moon
New moon (new moon)
New moon
New moon
New moon
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Cae-lanion luhial
di mari felanua
kreata tu ciar
tu alaran di.
dirella.
amauen.
loesi an delian
tu nia vor ruhlan
Felurian thae
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21. |
The Seven
02:00
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Cyphus bears the blue flame.
Stercus is in thrall of iron.
Ferule chill and dark of eye.
Usnea lives in nothing but decay.
Grey Dalcenti never speaks.
Pale Alenta brings the blight.
Last there is the lord of the seven:
Hated. Hopeless. Sleepless. Sane.
Alaxel bears the shadow's hame.
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First Person SINGular Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Studied languages. Likes to sing. Is one person. First Person SINGular - Amanda - started toying with the accordion in 2007 and keeps adding more and more instruments to her collection. Since age 14 she has played scheissy guitar but never had luck with songwriting this way. Songwriting came much more easily and successfully once she began working with the right instruments. ... more
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