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The Call
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Cautionary tale of the power of the sea and the choices everyone has to make. Faith is the redeeming factor over fear.
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Celtic, Fusion, Folk Traditional Irish Canadian roots
The Shanty Boys are a Celtic band, setting the stage for expressing deeply rooted Celtic and alternative compositions Pat Bourke heads up this eclectic band, focusing on the strong imagery of heritage with a well-developed lyrical storyline. Through the ever-present Celtic rhythm, melodies, and with the ease of crossing over to other music genres, the listener is compelled to concentrate on the message of the lyrics.
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Genre
World • World Fusion
Charts
#1,224 in subgenre Peak #17
Charts
Peak #280
Author
Pat Bourke
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Pat Bourke
Uploaded
May 25, 2006
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MP3 4.1 MB • 128 kbps • 2:13
Story behind the song
Irish imagery in the face of adverse situations. Humanity will win out.
Lyrics
From the cliffs of the rocky west I cry to the stones below. I cry to the raging sea Let my lover go. My love is stronger still, than all your empty miles. Softer than your sweet caress, stronger than all your trials. And I will never believe all the lies you tell You cannot hold forever the lover I know so well I will not give you body in the pale light of dawn I will deny you your hunger before my last breath is drawn Chorus And though I understand you completely And though my back is pressed to the wall You have not the power to defeat me And you will never silence my call I held my lovers heart so fragile and true Would you do the same, if it was asked of you But still you furnish no answer, reveal none of your designs Would you walk through the fire if it was your time And I will never let go of the things I know to be true And in my moments of indecision I will draw close to you Sometimes I know your face, like a confidant when love grows cold But I can never give my trust I only know what I've been told
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