Formed in the mid 1990's, Bluehorses are fronted by co-founder and lead singer Lizzy Prendergast playing electric violin, electric Celtic harp, space-mandolin and synthesizer. The band also comprises Nic Waulker, on drums - co-founder and co-songwriter, Rhayn Jooste on Bass and Jay MacDonald on guitar.
Fusing the passionate intensity of Celtic themes, a heavy rock and roll mindset and stunning improvisations, Bluehorses' music is a genuinely unique hybrid.
Bluehorses have shared stages with bands as diverse as Hawkwind, The Levellers, Tricks Upon Travellers and Oysterband. They have played festivals in nearly every country of Western Europe and Scandinavia.
Bluehorses have received many accolades including a Mojo magazine 'Album of the Month' and a 'Best Of 2005' award from The Classic Rock Society.
Calling My Loves
Bluehorses Lyrics
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There was in every hollow 'neath, a hundred Twlwth Teg
Bwcca; Pwcca; Bwganod all shimmered as a dream
Hoblin; Goblin; Boobach dance in flowing robes of green
Hear me calling, hear me calling, calling my loves
Hear me calling, hear me calling, calling my loves
Hear me calling, hear me calling, calling my loves
Arise come home, the living stones at night are drawing in
Before the dawn the day was born their breath is on the wind
The dogs of darkness on the road beneath the glimmering spheres
The Cwn Annwn, the hounds of death with white and blood tipped ears
Hear me calling ....
I'll follow you, I'll follow you,I'll lead you all around
In and out and back again, the other way around
I'll follow you, I'll follow you,a thousand voices say
i'll lead you in the moonlight and I'll hide you from the day
Hear me calling ...
As moonlight fell upon the hill, the mist rolled grey and red
There was in every hollow 'neath, a hundred Twlwth Teg
I'll follow you, I'll follow you,I'll lead you all around
in and out and back again, the other way around
Hear me calling ....
The lyrics of "Calling My Loves" by Bluehorses paint a vivid picture of a world where myth and reality merge. The first verse describes a scene where the moonlight is falling upon a hill, and the mist is rolling in shades of grey and red. In each hollow beneath the hill, there are a hundred Twlwth Teg, or Welsh fairies. The second line mentions Bwcca, Pwcca, and Bwganod, which all translate to various types of fairies in Welsh folklore. Hoblin, Goblin, and Boobach then make an appearance, all dancing in flowing robes of green. This verse describes an otherworldly scene, where fairies and goblins dance under the moonlight.
The chorus of the song is a haunting plea to the listener's "loves," asking them to hear the singer's call. The verse that follows brings the listener back to reality by mentioning living stones that are drawing in at night. The singer implores their loves to come home before the dawn, as the breath of the living stones is on the wind. The verse also mentions the Cwn Annwn, or the hounds of death, hearing their baying on the road beneath the glimmering spheres. The hounds of death are a Welsh legend, and their howling was believed to signal death or disaster.
The final verse mentions the singer following their loves in and out and back again, "the other way around." The lyrics again describe a scene of moonlight and shadows, with a hundred Twlwth Teg in each hollow. The song ends with the haunting chorus, once again asking the listener's loves to hear their call.
Overall, "Calling My Loves" is a hauntingly beautiful song that combines elements of mythology and folklore to create a stunning image of a world beyond our own.
Line by Line Meaning
As moonlight fell upon the hill, the mist rolled grey and red
The hill was covered with mist and red moonlight shone on it
There was in every hollow 'neath, a hundred Twlwth Teg
There were a hundred Twlwth Teg in every hollow
Bwcca; Pwcca; Bwganod all shimmered as a dream
The creatures Bwcca, Pwcca, and Bwganod shone like a dream
Hoblin; Goblin; Boobach dance in flowing robes of green
The creatures Hoblin, Goblin, and Boobach danced in green robes
Hear me calling, hear me calling, calling my loves
I am calling for my loves and I want them to hear me
Arise come home, the living stones at night are drawing in
The stones are alive at night and it's time to come home
Before the dawn the day was born their breath is on the wind
The dawn has just come and the day has started with their breath in the wind
The dogs of darkness on the road beneath the glimmering spheres
The dogs of darkness are on the road beneath the shining spheres
The Cwn Annwn, the hounds of death with white and blood tipped ears
The Cwn Annwn are the hounds of death with white and blood tipped ears
I'll follow you, I'll follow you,I'll lead you all around
I will follow you and lead you everywhere
In and out and back again, the other way around
Going in and out, and turning around the other way
A thousand voices say I'll lead you in the moonlight and I'll hide you from the day
Many voices say I will guide you in the moonlight and keep you hidden from the day
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
coracleman
superb - as usual! I'd love to hear Lizzie do a version of the witches song as covered by Marianne Faithfull coraclewoman
Denis Mulcahy
So proud of you Liz x
Boromirov B.
Like this music, but.. She is beautiful!
bluesky miner
Bluehorses montage from the Xmas shows 2007 playing My loves from the album 13 Fires
Mark Mywords
I need to marry this sexy woman.