Their debut album "Elyria" was released in 1993 and was followed by "Annwyn, Beneath The Waves" in 1996, in part a concept album based around the four elements. 1999 saw the release of their third album, "Evidence of Heaven". In 2001, "Vera Causa" a 2 CD set featuring a live permormance and various rarities was released. "The Burning Season" followed in 2004, and featured a more rock oriented formula. They continued to explore the boundaries of Gothic Rock with their 2009 album, :ankoku butoh: , an album which saw them delve into far-east Asian aesthetics.
Faith and the Muse currently live in Los Angeles, California, USA. Their website is http://www.mercyground.com
Branwen Slayne
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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For myn housbonde hath this twelfmonth treated me with crueltie
Albe to please thee I didst cheerfullie accept his proffred hand
I was ne'er wary he was ruler of why Uffern land
For whan his gastfull subjekts they didst first espy hir freondlesse Queene
Eftsoone they wept for I to them was noughte but a living thinge
hence with despight his consorted kingdomes stonie hart eshewde
And I am thrall'd to sufferance in poverte and servitude
Loneliness -- Patience -- Wisdom -- Happiness
O my brother thou art Kinge of why Island o the Mightye
alfeare of thy rage hath plac'd silent centenells at Caer Siddi
Ynow for bane or worse that may betide I send my gentil byrd
Whilst I bemone mine outcast state tho hold my tonges unthrifty worde
There mew'd withinne its tamed winge myn urgent message pleades thyn ayd
battailous make thy complement and reskue this most piteous mayde
Heerin this underwourldlye gloome I implore thee to appeare
And carrye me to Aber Alaw for I am buried there
Loneliness -- Patience -- Wisdom -- Happiness
(Unigrwydd) (Amynedd) (Doethineb) (Llavenydd)
For I am one of three who broke their harts in griefe
The lyrics of "Branwen Slayne" by Faith and the Muse are a dialogue between two siblings, Branwen and her brother, who is the King of why Island o the Mightye. The song starts with Branwen explaining how she has been suffering under her husband's cruelty in Caer Siddi. She accepted her husband's offer to marry him to please her brother, but she had no idea that he was the ruler of Uffern land. When his subjects saw her as a friendless queen, they despised her, and she became a prisoner in poverty and servitude. Branwen is one of the three great queens of the Cymry, along with Loneliness, Patience, Wisdom, and Happiness.
Branwen sends her gentle bird to her brother, asking for his help to rescue her from her miserable state. She implores her brother to appear in the underworld and carry her to Aber Alaw, where she is buried. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Loneliness - Patience - Wisdom - Happiness," the four attributes that Branwen and her fellow queens share.
The song showcases the themes of betrayal, isolation, and sorrow. Through Branwen's plight, the lyrics highlight the importance of sisterhood, support, and resilience in the face of hardship. The references to Welsh mythology and folklore add to the ethereal and mystical quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
O my deare brother I am damnifyed at Caer Siddi
My dear brother, I am suffering at Caer Siddi.
For myn housbonde hath this twelfmonth treated me with crueltie
For my husband has been cruel to me for twelve months.
Albe to please thee I didst cheerfullie accept his proffred hand
I accepted his proposal happily to please you.
I was ne'er wary he was ruler of why Uffern land
I never realized he was the ruler of Uffern land.
For whan his gastfull subjekts they didst first espy hir freondlesse Queene
When his hostile subjects saw their friendless queen, they wept.
Eftsoone they wept for I to them was noughte but a living thinge
They wept because I was nothing more to them than a living being.
hence with despight his consorted kingdomes stonie hart eshewde
Therefore, with spite, his allied kingdoms rejected me with their stony hearts.
And I am thrall'd to sufferance in poverte and servitude
And now, I am enslaved to suffering, poverty, and servitude.
For I am one of three great queenes of the Cymry
I am one of three great queens of the Cymry.
Loneliness -- Patience -- Wisdom -- Happiness
Loneliness, patience, wisdom, and happiness.
O my brother thou art Kinge of why Island o the Mightye
Oh, my brother, you are the king of Why Island of the Mighty.
alfeare of thy rage hath plac'd silent centenells at Caer Siddi
Fear of your anger has placed silent guards at Caer Siddi.
Ynow for bane or worse that may betide I send my gentil byrd
Now, for the bad or worse that may happen, I send my gentle bird.
Whilst I bemone mine outcast state tho hold my tonges unthrifty worde
While I lament my outcast state, I keep my unwise words unsaid.
There mew'd withinne its tamed winge myn urgent message pleades thyn ayd
My urgent message pleads your aid, enclosed within the bird's tamed wings.
battailous make thy complement and reskue this most piteous mayde
Make your battle-ready effort and rescue this pitiful maid.
Heerin this underwourldlye gloome I implore thee to appeare
In this underworldly gloom, I implore you to appear.
And carrye me to Aber Alaw for I am buried there
And carry me to Aber Alaw where I am buried.
Loneliness -- Patience -- Wisdom -- Happiness
Loneliness, patience, wisdom, and happiness.
(Unigrwydd) (Amynedd) (Doethineb) (Llavenydd)
(Loneliness) (Patience) (Wisdom) (Happiness).
For I am one of three who broke their harts in griefe
For I am one of three who had their hearts broken in grief.
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