1. a rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands with the name 'Aslan':
1. a rock band from Ireland.
2. a progressive British folk band from England.
3. the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz.
4. the Kurdish singer Hozan Aslan (means 'Singer Aslan').
5. the Kurdish artist Mikail Aslan.
6. the Kurdish musician Ahmet Aslan.
1) The first is Aslan, is a a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in the mid-late 80's. The band features Christy Dignam (Vocals), Joe Jewel (Guitar), Tony McGuinness (Bass), Billy McGuinness (Harmonica, Keyboards, Percussion, Guitar) and Alan Downey (drums). Over the course of their career Aslan have played many different styles of music, ranging from pop, acoustic rock, rock etc. The band are also known as one of the hardest working bands in Ireland, playing (generally) at least one gig a week.
The band has released 5 studio albums (Feel no Shame, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, Here comes Lucy Jones, Waiting for this madness to end, and For Some Strange Reason) 2 live albums (Made in Dublin, and Live at the Olympia), 1 greatest hits collection (Shame about Lucy Moonhead), 1 DVD (Made in Dublin) and a Platinum collection which contained all their singles, b-sides, and other rare tracks. The band have also done duets with popular artists like Sinéad O'Connor (Up in Arms, She's So Beautiful). Currently the band is working on their 5th studio album, they have already tried out several songs live including "Are these the best days of my life?"
2) The second band with this name is a progressive British folk band from Leicestershire, England and consists of three girls and three guys. Their fragile vocals, acoustic guitars, autoharp, flute, recorder, glockenspiel and percussion all work together to create a sincere beauty and charm. The music sometimes reflects the style of old-time traditional English folk, even on their self-composed songs. They are also in some ways reminiscent of Parchment’s best moments, minus the electric components, resulting in a warm acoustic sound. There are two albums by them to date, one being Paws For Thought (1976) & Second Helpings (1977)
3) The third band was the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz under the name Aslan, after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.
Where
Aslan Lyrics
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'Cause you've nowhere left to go
Everything at home is far too pretty
But I guess you just got bored
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
[Chorus]
Love is bought and love is sold
Is the sun beneath the sea
Maybe that's the place where I should be
Missing out on all your beauty sleep
Running up hills that are far too steep
Holding on to everything, but it burns your skin
Walking out doors, that just won't let you back in
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
Got some happy in your head, but It don't stop to cry
[Chorus]
You can't stop the world turning, so you can climb off,
Just because your so afraid of finding yourself lost
The song "Where" by Aslan paints a picture of a person who is lost and frustrated. The lyrics suggest that this person has left home and finds themselves in a place called "Cardboard City." It seems that this place is not very appealing, but it is where this person has ended up after becoming bored with everything at home. The person is just sitting by the window, watching the world go by, but not really a part of it. This idea is further emphasized in the chorus, which talks about how love is hard to hold onto and how it feels like the world is moving too fast.
However, there is a sense of introspection in the lyrics too. The line "Maybe that's the place where I should be" suggests that the person is looking for a change of scenery and trying to find a place where they truly belong. They are also aware that they are missing out on things by not being able to sleep and by avoiding the difficult parts of life. The final line "You can't stop the world turning, so you can climb off, just because your so afraid of finding yourself lost" is perhaps the most poignant. It suggests that while it's natural to be afraid of getting lost, we need to accept that we can't control everything and sometimes we need to let go and see where life takes us.
Overall, "Where" is a song that shows the complexity of human emotion and the struggles we all face in life. It is a reminder that it's okay to feel lost and uncertain, but we need to keep moving forward regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head down, in Cardboard City
Find rest and solace in the midst of a difficult situation
'Cause you've nowhere left to go
Having exhausted all options, there is no other path to take
Everything at home is far too pretty
Life at home is good, but not fulfilling
But I guess you just got bored
A sense of dissatisfaction with the status quo has set in
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
Feeling disconnected from the world outside and its constant progress
Love is bought and love is sold
Love has become commodified and transactional
Like running water's hard to hold
Love is fleeting and difficult to maintain
Is the sun beneath the sea
Questioning the nature of reality and what we can truly know
Maybe that's the place where I should be
Considering an alternative perspective or understanding of life
Missing out on all your beauty sleep
Loss of rest or peace due to anxiety, stress and fears
Running up hills that are far too steep
Struggling against insurmountable challenges
Holding on to everything, but it burns your skin
The weight of life's burdens is too heavy to bear without damage or strain
Walking out doors, that just won't let you back in
Feeling unwelcome or unable to return to past situations or relationships
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
Feeling disconnected from the world outside and its constant progress
Got some happy in your head, but It don't stop to cry
Even though there may be happiness or positivity, sadness or pain may still exist
You can't stop the world turning, so you can climb off,
The world keeps moving forward, regardless of our feet dragging or desire to stop
Just because your so afraid of finding yourself lost
Fear of getting lost should not prevent us from exploring new paths or taking risks
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@annamariemullan432
I can't think of a single song Christy Dignam lent his voice to that wasn't like warm honey on my soul. I've always thought that if it wasn't for the smack, Aslan would be known worldwide in the way U2 are. I'm not dissing Bono & the boys. Incredible musicians also....until I felt they sold their souls for America. Personal opinion only lol. As a teenager in the 80's, I saw U2 play live 3 or 4 times. Fucking incredible. Nowadays, I'd pick Great British Menu on the telly over a U2 gig. The grey ones in his hair seem to be the only roots Bono kept up with! He's done incredible work in Africa for charity and that should never be knocked. I'd say there will be a Sir Bono somewhere in the future.
Aslan, on the other hand, they never lost touch with their working class (some would say impoverished Irish roots. Now, I'm not Irish. No, don't throw me out of the door lol. I'm Scottish, working class background, some would say impoverished. First cousins of the true kings of the world...the glorious Irish. I left Scotland, age 19 for a 1st year of married life between London & just outside Glasgow. I've spent the rest of my life (32years so far) on the north side of god's own country. It was on my arrival here in 1990 that I heard and fell in love with Aslan, in particular the stunning, ethereal voice of Christy Dignam. 'This is' was my introduction so how could I not be enthralled. No one, knowing all of Christy's childhood trauma should be even remotely surprised he got washed away on a sea of heroin. An awful, awful lot of the youth of both Scotland and Ireland got washed away in the same sea as Christy. He talked openly & bravely of the childhood sexual abuse he was traumatised by. Thankfully, he got his arse onto a 12 step program. The ONLY thing that works for addicts. Sure, some manage to white knuckle it alone, some for years. But asked for an honest answer, every single one of them would tell you it was no kind of living. However, the lucky ones, like Christy who have been blessed with the courage to look deep into their own souls and answer hard hard questions like why, who and where. The few seriously lucky/brave ones are able to answer the questions they've bravely asked themselves. It's those who answer honestly that make it out of the dark mad days, back to their family's loving embrace.
I believe it was this time between druggy insanity and eventual serenity that the big labels, reps & producers pulled up anchor and left Ireland for the 'next big thing'. How were they so stupid as to not notice or really give a fuck abou the off the scale talent standing front of them. Not just Christy, now, not by a country mile. Billy and the boys were just as talented as Christy. He just happened to be the front man, and a front man like no other. My daughter(who, at 27, likes the band ) thought he was a dad dancer. When I explained that he was acting out every line, the passion of it blew her mind!
I spent a few hours this week listening to Live at Vicar Street. That was almost 25 years ago. None of the bells & whistles of today. Not even a sniff of auto tune. The pure quality of Christy's voice, the musicians, the harmonies. Let's be honest, how many modern acts can just step unprepared onto a stage today and pull off what the lads did at Slaine, Vicar street et al.
Now Christy's gone to his rest. He faced the cancer like everything else in his life....with a humble quiet dignity that humbled everyone around him.
So, there it is. The best band of a generation that never "made it", some would say. I heartily disagree. Sure, they didn't have the same level of success that U2 , the band they were always compared to. But they had success in spades. Christy performing just as beautifully as ever (with finbar furry on the late late show to name but 1). He sang until he couldn't anymore. Not for fame, money or glory but for the love of it, because he just couldn't not. What a legacy, no? Not completely. His family are his true legacy. They've been brought up in love with music and surrounded by love.
So I say goodbye to one of my heroes. A flawed human being touched by the hand of God, who blessed him with the ability to hold the world in the palm of his hand.
Rest In Peace, Christy Dignam. The voice of MY generation. So sadly missed.
@lucapiresobrien3127
Lay your head down, in Cardboard City
Cause you've nowhere left to go
Everything at home is far too pretty
Well I guess that just got bored
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
Love is bought and love is sold
Like running water's hard to hold
And is the sun beneath the sea
Maybe that's the place that I should be
Missing out on all your beauty sleep
Running up hills but they're far too steep
Holding on to everything, till it burns your skin
Walking out doors, that just won't let you back in
Sitting by your window, watch the world float by
Got some happy in your head, it don't stop they cry
Love is bought and love is sold
Like running water's hard to hold
And is the sun beneath the sea
Maybe that's the place that I should be...
Should be
Should be
Can't stop the world turning, so you can climb off
Just because you're so afraid of finding yourself
Love is bought and love is sold
Like running water's hard to hold
And is the sun beneath the sea
Maybe that's the place that I should be
Where's the sun?
Love is bought and love is sold
(Love is bought and love is sold)
Like running water's hard to hold
Is the sun beneath the sea
Maybe that's the place that I should be
Love is bought and love is sold
(Like running water's hard to hold)
Like running water's hard to hold
(Where's the sun)
Is the sun beneath the sea
(Where's the sun)
Maybe that's the place that I should be
Love is bought and love is sold
Like running water's hard to hold
And is the sun beneath the sea (Where's the sun)
Maybe that's the place that I should be
@user-rh7lz5vf4n
Poor Christy. We loved you so much. You're the only one that came to us. Not only doing the big money gigs. I was only thinking about you today, that you would be enjoying the sun. So there you go mate, the sun came out to guide you home. But broke all of our hearts just the same. The undisputed chieftain of Irish Rock'n'Roll. God bless you Christy. You've made it. You found the sun in the end.
@Blondie101010100
Lovely words. RIP Christy, one of a kind ❤
@user-rh7lz5vf4n
@@Blondie101010100 He was indeed. He went through so much and came out a shining light by the end of it all. We're all sinners. I think a piece of all of us who were lucky to witness greatness went with him on his way. It's a bit like loosing an uncle. one of the 'cool' uncles. And a bit like closing a chapter of our wild days. We'll all get there in the end.
Ticketmaster still have the 40th anniversary tour up as to be re-scheduled. I hope they do it anyway with Keira as Lead in their 40th year. That would be amazing to see. Christy would LOVE it I'm sure.
It would be cool to do something the day he is being laid to rest, maybe a gathering in the Phoenix Park, or Marley or somewhere.
@ross5357
Fiar play. RIP Forever Aslan.
@johnhariis250
@@ross5357R.I.P. Christy Dignam 😢💔
@haraldkiebist111
I came across this Irish band by chance. This unique band and especially their brilliant lead singer cast a spell over me from the very first minute. Long live Aslan and especially Christy wish him the best of recovery ...
@bonniewise1683
I happened across them by chance too. Listened to a few songs cause I liked the first one. Haven't found a song I don't like yet.
Great stuff ! 🤗💗
@kennethphillip..ronan.8857
They should off been bigger than U2.
.ASLAN. DUBLINERS FOR EVER
@paulydempsey1263
So much better than u2
@ClancyFella
Hes gone now died about a week ago. RIP Christy.