Their first album was called "Satisfactory Arrangements", they also released a split album with Oi Polloi from Edinburgh called "Unlimited Genocide". These both came out between 85-87. In 2008 the band self released a compilation CD "Axis Of Ascendancy" which compiled unreleased demos and most of their recorded 80's output.
From The Heart
A.O.A. Lyrics
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The wind blows out of the gates of the day,
The wind blows over the lonely of heart,
And the lonely of heart is withered away
While the faeries dance in a place apart,
Shaking their milk-white feet in a ring,
Tossing their milk-white arms in the air
Of a land where even the old are fair,
And even the wise are merry of tongue
But I heard a reed of Coolaney say,
When the wind has laughed and murmured and sung,
The lonely of heart is withered away!'
The song "Faery Song" by A.O.A. is a beautiful tribute to the land of heart's desire where the faeries dance and revel in their own merriment. The song opens with an invocation to the winds that is said to blow out of the gates of the day, and it speaks about how these winds can be a balm for the lonely of heart. The faeries are seen as being apart from the world, dancing and singing with wild abandon, with their milk-white feet and arms.
The song paints a vivid picture of a land where even the old are fair and the wise are merry of tongue. However, amid all the revelry and celebration, there is a darker message that lurks beneath the surface. According to a reed from Coolaney, the lonely of heart withers away when the winds have finished their dance. This stanza speaks to the ephemeral nature of happiness and joy and the fleeting nature of life.
Overall, "Faery Song" is a powerful testament to the beauty of nature, the importance of connection, and the ephemerality of life. With beautiful language, the song captures the magic of the faeries, while also hinting at the fleeting nature of life, and ultimately, the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind blows out of the gates of the day,
The wind carries with it the energy and possibilities of a new day.
The wind blows over the lonely of heart,
The wind affects those who feel lonely and disconnected.
And the lonely of heart is withered away
The lonely of heart loses their spirit and vitality.
While the faeries dance in a place apart,
The faeries celebrate and dance in a separate, magical realm.
Shaking their milk-white feet in a ring,
The faeries dance playfully with one another in a circle.
Tossing their milk-white arms in the air
The faeries move their arms in the air as they dance and celebrate.
For they hear the wind laugh, and murmur and sing
The faeries are inspired and moved by the sounds of the wind.
Of a land where even the old are fair,
The faeries long for a place where age doesn't dictate beauty or worthiness.
And even the wise are merry of tongue
The faeries wish for a place where even the most serious and knowledgeable can be lighthearted and joyful.
But I heard a reed of Coolaney say,
A voice from a reed in Coolaney spoke up.
When the wind has laughed and murmured and sung,
After the wind has passed by, leaving its mark on the lonely of heart and the faeries alike.
The lonely of heart is withered away!'
The lonely of heart loses their vitality and hope, unless they find their own connection to the magic of the wind and faeries.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Raymond Driver, W.B. Yeats arranged by Raymond Driver
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@angelicaandjusmingirlschan5695
can't hear this song the same way as before after that jimin and mina scandal.
@nika9154
Same
@bibiXo
Same i cant even dance it either without jimin on the way
@derickandong8588
sameee
@changkibebe9658
Jimin killed the beautiful memories I had with AOA, they were my favorite gg when I discovered kpop and now I'm just 💔💔💔
@delitela0520
Same
@BP999seunghwan
The fact that this song does not have any English lyrics yet we still memorize the lyrics and understand the vibe is so ICONIC !
We need more iconic summer songs with this style !!!
@zeynepkaratas9844
Am I the only one who is doing AOA songs marathon after learning Jimin wasn't a bully after all?
@brandonwijaya4757
She's bullying Mina
@vivistan2446
@Brandon Wijaya fiction