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.
Molly Bond
Bluehorses Lyrics
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Beware of your shooting, between moonlight and sun
It happened one evening, in a large shower of rain
When under a bower my face was concealed
My apron flew around me, he took me as a swan
And she shot her own sweetheart between moonlight and sunlight
As she walked up singing and found it was me
The ring on my finger, most bitterly he cried
O Molly, If you were living I'd have made you my bride
With the gun in his hand to his father he did run
Saying father, dearest father, do you know what I've done?
Her apron gathered around her, I took her as a swan
And I shot my own sweetheart between moonlight and sun
Her apron gathered round her, I took her as a swan
And I shot my own darling and where shall I run?
Up stood his father with his hair turning grey
Randall, Jimmy Randall, don't you run away
Stay in this country until your trial comes on
You never shall be hung by the courts of this land
On day of the trial to the judge I appeared
Randall. Jimmy Randall, you must let him go free
My apron gathered round me, he took me as a swan
And I know his heart lies bleeding for his own Molly Bond
The lyrics to Bluehorses' song Molly Bond tell a tragic story of love, mistaken identity and the devastating consequences of a single gunshot. The song begins with a warning to young men who handle guns, to be careful when shooting between moonlight and sun. The singer then describes how one evening, while standing under a bower in the rain, her apron flew around her and her lover mistook her for a swan. He fired his gun and killed her by mistake, leaving him devastated and remorseful.
The second half of the song tells of the aftermath of the shooting. The singer's lover cries bitterly for her and wishes they could have married. He runs to his father with the gun in hand and confesses to what he has done. His father urges him to stay and face his trial, promising that he will not be hung. When the day of the trial arrives, the singer appears before the judge and pleads for her lover's life, revealing that she was the one he shot, mistaking her for a swan. The song ends with the realization that her lover's heart still bleeds for her.
The lyrics of Molly Bond are based on a traditional folk ballad, also known as The Ballad of Omie Wise or The Murder of Omie Wise, which originated in the southern United States in the early 19th century. The ballad was often sung by traveling musicians and has since been covered by numerous artists, including Doc Watson and Bob Dylan.
Line by Line Meaning
Come all you young gallants, who handle a gun
Attention all young men who carry a gun
Beware of your shooting, between moonlight and sun
Be cautious when shooting during twilight
It happened one evening, in a large shower of rain
This event occurred on a rainy evening
When under a bower my face was concealed
I hid my face under some foliage
My apron flew around me, he took me as a swan
My dress flew about me and he mistook me for a swan
And she shot her own sweetheart between moonlight and sunlight
She accidentally shot her lover during twilight
As she walked up singing and found it was me
She approached while singing and realized her mistake
Those limbs they grew weary and his eyes couldn't see
He grew weak and his vision faded
The ring on my finger, most bitterly he cried
He mourned the loss of the woman he intended to marry
O Molly, If you were living I'd have made you my bride
He wished his deceased love could be his wife
With the gun in his hand to his father he did run
He ran to his father with the gun in hand
Saying father, dearest father, do you know what I've done?
He asked his father if he knew of his terrible mistake
Her apron gathered around her, I took her as a swan
He mistakenly took his lover for a swan
And I shot my own sweetheart between moonlight and sun
He accidentally shot his own love during twilight
Her apron gathered round her, I took her as a swan
He mistakenly thought his lover was a swan twice
And I shot my own darling and where shall I run?
He lamented his actions and wondered where to go
Up stood his father with his hair turning grey
His father stood up, with hair now gray
Randall, Jimmy Randall, don't you run away
His father pleaded for him to not run away
Stay in this country until your trial comes on
His father urged him to stay for his trial
You never shall be hung by the courts of this land
His father promised he wouldn't be hung by the law
On day of the trial to the judge I appeared
He appeared in court on the day of his trial
Randall. Jimmy Randall, you must let him go free
The judge released him from punishment
My apron gathered round me, he took me as a swan
She was mistaken for a swan once again
And I know his heart lies bleeding for his own Molly Bond
He is heartbroken over Molly Bond's death
Contributed by Isaiah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.