The band went through several changes in line-up . Martin Furey first linked up with Robin James Hurt in 1990 and then with Greig Stewart and Dave McCleod. Then, in 1992, Roy Marchbank joined and Bohinta arrived.
In 1994, the line-up became Martin Furey, Áine Furey, Padhrig O'Faraichtain, Gill Hunter, Nigel Walker and Carlene Anglim.
The band released several albums, including "Bohinta" (1996), "Sessions" (1997), and "Belladonna" (2002). At one point, fiddler Carlene Anglim was a member.
Hand in Hand
Bohinta Lyrics
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And it will be a boon
Build me a boat and I will sail upon it with you
To a place that you choose
Well here I go again with the cold mists of Eden
Surrounding my feet as I walk
And here I go again with the grin that you cherish
Time never bartered you more that your will to be
Freer than ever you were
Time never sheltered you, no not at all
Like the strength of your grip on my hand
And my hand in your hand
And your hand in my hand
And my hand in your hand
And your hand in my hand
Take me away on a song summit on tunes whispered softly at dawn
Take me away on a on a promise of wedding bell wishes that know no rapport
Well here I go again with the cold mists of Eden
Surrounding my feet as I walk
And here I go again with the grin that you cherish
With heart in my mouth as we talk
Time never bartered you more that your will to be
Freer than ever you were
Time never sheltered you, no not at all
Like the strength of your grip on my hand
And my hand in your hand
And your hand in my hand
And my hand in your hand
And your hand in my hand
The lyrics of Bohinta's song Hand in Hand are an ode to love and adventure. The opening lines invite the listener to join the singer in a journey across the sea, promising a great adventure and a shared boon. The song creates a vivid image of two lovers sailing together, with the singer's offer to build a boat for them to travel in. The lyrics express a sense of freedom and the desire to explore new places with that special someone.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the strength of the love between them, describing it as a grip of the hand. The lines "Time never bartered you more that your will to be / Freer than ever you were" express how love can give someone a sense of freedom they have never had before. Despite the cold mists of Eden, which represent an unknown destination, the singer's grin and the comfort of holding hands make the journey worthwhile.
The song's repetition of the phrase "And my hand in your hand / And your hand in my hand" emphasizes the importance of the connection between the two individuals. It suggests that they are equal partners in this journey, and their strength lies in their unity. The song ends with a promise of new adventures and unbridled love, exemplified by the image of a "song summit" and "wedding bell wishes."
Line by Line Meaning
Buy me a ship and I will put you on it my love
If you get me a ship, I will take you on it because it will be a benefit to us.
And it will be a boon
The ship will be a blessing for us.
Build me a boat and I will sail upon it with you
If you construct a boat for me, we both will sail on it to your preferred location.
To a place that you choose
I am willing to go wherever you want to take us on the boat we will be sailing on.
Well here I go again with the cold mists of Eden
I am experiencing the chilly fog of the Garden of Eden again.
Surrounding my feet as I walk
As I walk, the fog is near my feet, making me feel lost and unsure of where I am going.
And here I go again with the grin that you cherish
I am smiling, and you are fond of that smile of mine.
With heart in my mouth as we talk
I am excited and nervous as we converse, and my emotions are conflicting within me.
Time never bartered you more that your will to be
Time never gave you more trading assets than your desire to be free and unrestrained.
Freer than ever you were
You are more liberated now than ever before.
Time never sheltered you, no not at all
Time has never protected nor shielded you in any way.
Like the strength of your grip on my hand
However, the way you hold my hand shows how strong and powerful you are.
And my hand in your hand
I am holding your hand tightly.
And your hand in my hand
You are holding my hand tightly too.
Take me away on a song summit on tunes whispered softly at dawn
Let's escape together to a peak where songs are harmonized sweetly at dawn.
Take me away on a on a promise of wedding bell wishes that know no rapport
Escapade with me while we both share hopes and aspirations of a wedding and future together.
And your hand in my hand
You are still holding onto my hand tightly.
And my hand in your hand
And I still have a tight grip on your hand too.
And your hand in my hand
Our hands are still interlocked.
And my hand in your hand
We are still in this together, holding onto one another tightly.
Contributed by Kaelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.