Started simply as a "crazy, but just may work" idea, Celtic Pink Floyd has some amazing vocalists and musicians contributing their expertise to this twelve-track CD. Arrangers, producers and musicians, Damon Stout & Brian Stout are the guilty parties behind the madness, all while working in conjunction with producer Michael Vail Blum to form a hybrid of traditional Celtic music combined with classic rock. A portion of the CD’s proceeds will be donated to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
Who's Who: So far we have Marian Tomas Griffin vocals, Michael Kelly vocals, fiddle, bodhrán and bones, Patrick D'Arcy on uilleann pipes, whistles, and bodhrán, Sam Morrison vocals, Bob Boulding acoustic and electric guitar, Pat Mac Swyney on mandolin and banjo, and Laura Solter, vocals, with Michael Vail Blum co-producing. Damon Stout & Brian Stout are producing and arranging the material, as well as playing guitar, bass, percussion, accordion, and whistle.
On The Turning Away
Celtic Pink Floyd Lyrics
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from the pale and downtrodden
and the words they say
wich we won't understand
" don't accept that what's happening
is just a case of others' suffering
or you'll find that you're joining in
the turning away"
It's a sin that somehow
light is changing to shadow
and casting it's shroud
over all we have known
unaware how the ranks have grown
driven on by a heart of stone
we could find that we're all alone
in the dream of the proud
On the wings of the night
as the daytime is stirring
where the speechless unite
in a silent accord
using words you will find are strange
and mesmerised as they light the flame
feel the new wind of change
on the wings of the night
No more turning away
from the weak and the weary
no more turning away
from the coldness inside
just a world that we all must share
it's not enough just to stand and stare
is it only a dream that there'll be
no more turning away?
The lyrics of "On the Turning Away" by Celtic Pink Floyd is a powerful commentary on human nature and the way we often choose to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others. The song speaks of the pale and downtrodden, people who are pushed to the margins of society and whose voices are often not heard. The lyrics question our tendency to ignore their words and their plight, suggesting that we are only adding to their suffering by turning away from them.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of light and shadow, suggesting that even as we go about our daily lives, things are changing around us, often without our realizing it. We are warned not to be driven on by a heart of stone, creating a situation where we may find ourselves alone in a dream of pride. The idea of a dream implies that what we see around us may not be entirely real or sustainable.
But the song offers hope as well, suggesting that on the wings of the night, a new change can come. The speechless can unite, using words that are strange yet mesmerizing, to light the flame of a new world. The song ends on a note of hope and action, calling on us not to turn away from the weak and the weary but to share the one world we have and work to create a world where there is no more turning away.
Line by Line Meaning
On the turning away
The act of turning away from those who are in a downcast state.
from the pale and downtrodden
Turning away from those who exhibit signs of fatigue, sadness and resignation.
and the words they say
The excuses and explanations given by those who give up easily.
wich we won't understand
These people’s reasoning and justifications won't appeal to the good side of our logic.
" don't accept that what's happening
Refuse to believe that the current state of things is acceptable.
is just a case of others' suffering
The idea that the problem is that important as we are seeing others suffering.
or you'll find that you're joining in
If we accept the current state, we then become part of the cause.
the turning away"
The tendency of people to ignore the issue rather than addressing it.
It's a sin that somehow
It's a moral transgression that something has to happen in such a way.
light is changing to shadow
The positive vibes people share turning into negative ones.
and casting it's shroud
The negative energy has the capacity to come upon everything we held dear.
over all we have known
The negative energy can hover over every good thing life has offered us.
unaware how the ranks have grown
Our lack of attention to little issues escalate out of proportion without our noticing.
driven on by a heart of stone
Our ignorance is proportional to insensitivity to other's needs and deeds.
we could find that we're all alone
We realize that we have no true friends, facing eternity alone.
in the dream of the proud
In the hallucination of success and a fictitious bliss.
On the wings of the night
In the dark, obscured by the bleak scenario that's lurking around us.
as the daytime is stirring
At the beginning of a new day, it signifies the renewal of hope.
where the speechless unite
Uniting with those who are not vocal about their pain and sufferings.
in a silent accord
Being in total agreement despite being mute about it.
using words you will find are strange
Talking about things that sound strange despite being true.
and mesmerised as they light the flame
Being fascinated as a fire of motivation is ignited in our hearts.
feel the new wind of change
Experiencing a new form of motivation, this time more strong.
on the wings of the night
The motivation taking root in the scary and bleak scenarios in our minds.
No more turning away
There is no more ignoring issues no matter how little they are.
from the weak and the weary
We will face and assist those who are facing difficulties, even as we are tired ourselves.
no more turning away
We won't ignore the cries and needs of the weak no more.
from the coldness inside
We will work on the internal indifference towards the plight of others.
just a world that we all must share
The fact that we only have each other and must live together.
it's not enough just to stand and stare
It's not enough just to observe others' problems without lending a hand.
is it only a dream that there'll be
Is it impossible to think we can achieve a world where unity and understanding reigns?
no more turning away?
And there won't be any more reluctance towards standing for what's right anymore.
Writer(s): Moore, Gilmour, Anthony Moore, David Jon Gilmour Copyright: Pink Floyd Music Publr. Inc., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
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