A born performer, Arthur Hinds began his career as a stage magician and an actor-singer-dancer. Since 1996 he has been singing, playing guitar and bodhran, and writing songs for Emerald Rose. While continuing with ER, Arthur is now branching out as a solo singer-songwriter, exploring a wide array of musical genres, including folk, jazz, rock, flamenco, and of course Celtic. His song lyrics often delve into the spiritual and mystical dimensions of life's beauties, joys, and sorrows, with Celtic mythology and tradition remaining a primary source of inspiration.
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Arthur Hinds Lyrics
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in candle bright and water deep
in the cry of an eagle or steady roebucks leap
She explains
in fading shadows of the dawn
in dreams of the awakened with pretense gone
Listen and know who she is
Listen and know who she is
She whispers
through quickening burst of poem or song
through opening vision, when you first belonged
She also sings
in the pounding chant of the running mare
in the eyes of a mother, the creak of a rocking chair
Listen and know who she is
Listen and know who she is
By standing stone or backyard flame
Stare at the moon, Sing out her name
You will find her patiently waiting, waiting for you.
Close you eyes, Still your mind
Open you heart, Leave the world behind
Still the many voices till you find the one thats true
She teaches
in lunar riddles and mysteries
in silence of the mind and tidal ecstasies
She speaks
to a heart empty and broken
for a crying soul, for dreams left unspoken
Listen and know who she is
Listen and know who she is
Listen and know who she is
Arthur Hinds's song "Listen" invites the listener to tune into the subtle voice of the feminine divine, which manifests in various forms and sounds. The song suggests that this voice speaks in the language of nature and dreams, in the rhythms and melodies of music, and in the stillness of meditation. The lyrics advise the listener to pay attention to these signals and to recognize the presence of the divine in everyday life.
The first stanza of the song describes how the feminine divine communicates through candlelight and water, through the cry of an eagle and the leap of a roebuck. These images suggest that this voice is both gentle and powerful, and that it speaks in a language that is not always literal or obvious. The second stanza goes on to describe how the feminine voice whispers in poetry and music, and in the vision of belonging. It also sings in the chant of the running mare and in the creak of a rocking chair, suggesting that it is present in the rhythms of everyday life.
The third stanza encourages the listener to seek out the feminine divine in various ways, through staring at the moon, singing her name, or closing one's eyes and opening the heart. The final stanza suggests that the feminine voice also teaches through lunar riddles and mysteries, in the silence of the mind and tidal ecstasies. It speaks to those who are empty and broken, and those with unspoken dreams, inviting them to listen and know who she is.
Line by Line Meaning
She Speaks
The feminine energy communicates and expresses itself in various ways.
in candle bright and water deep
It communicates in moments of tranquility suggestive of candlelight evenings and the depth of water.
in the cry of an eagle or steady roebucks leap
It also communicates through the cry of the eagle or the seamless leap of a buck.
She explains
The feminine energy provides insight and guidance.
in fading shadows of the dawn
It provides this guidance often in the fleeting moments before dawn when shadows disappear.
in dreams of the awakened with pretense gone
It presents guidance to those who are wide awake and alert, leaving behind any false pretense.
She whispers
The feminine energy communicates secretly and gently.
through quickening burst of poem or song
It communicates through spurts of poetry or music that quicken the senses.
through opening vision, when you first belonged
It also communicates through flashes of insight when the individual first feels attuned to themselves.
She also sings
The feminine energy also creates music.
in the pounding chant of the running mare
It produces music in the exciting rhythms of a running mare.
in the eyes of a mother, the creak of a rocking chair
It also produces music in the rocking motion of a chair with a mother looking keenly on the future of their child.
By standing stone or backyard flame
The feminine energy can be found anywhere from an ancient stone structure to a fire in the backyard.
Stare at the moon, Sing out her name
By staring at the moon and singing, one can sense the presence of the feminine energy.
You will find her patiently waiting, waiting for you.
The feminine energy is always waiting patiently for the individual to recognize and embrace it.
Close your eyes, Still your mind
The individual needs to tune out external stimuli and become introspective.
Open your heart, Leave the world behind
The individual needs to embrace heart-centered emotions and leave behind any negative worldly distractions.
Still the many voices till you find the one that's true
Through silencing external voices, the individual can focus on the genuinely positive voice.
She teaches
The feminine energy is a wise teacher.
in lunar riddles and mysteries
It teaches in a way that is enigmatic and mysterious like the moon's pull on the tides.
in silence of the mind and tidal ecstasies
It teaches through moments of mental tranquility and also in joyful moments where the individual feels like they are riding an ocean wave.
She speaks
The feminine energy speaks from the heart.
to a heart empty and broken
It speaks to those who feel empty and broken inside.
for a crying soul, for dreams left unspoken
It speaks to those who cry inwardly and have unfulfilled aspirations.
Listen and know who she is
By recognizing the voice and guidance of the feminine energy, one can understand what it truly is.
Listen and know who she is
An emphasis on the importance of listening to the voice and guidance of feminine energy.
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.