The band has kept up the mix of traditional Irish or Scottish songs and self-written tracks, though the self-written tracks have progressively become less and less folky. The band's influences are wide and varied, but obviously heavily influenced by Celtic rock bands like the Pogues, the Waterboys and Great Big Sea. Recent albums also see a clear influence from Gothic rock music. Having enjoyed growing success in and around Germany, the band reached 1000 played concerts in 2004 (the only band member to play them all is bass player Rainer Schulz), which was celebrated with a concert at Castle Hoheneck. This concert was filmed and released on two DVDs: Celebrate! and Jubilate! The concert saw participation from former band members and other guest musicians. Main lyric and music writer Peter Pathos has left the band in summer 2006 and was replaced by Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara. A live DVD Folk's not dead was released to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary in 2010
Members:
Ralf 'Albi' Albers - Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki
Tobi Heindl (Tobias Anton Heindl) - Violin, Vocals (since 2000)
Rainer Schulz - Bass
Stefan Klug - Accordion, bodhrán (since 1991)
Frank Jooss - Drums, percussion (since 2001)
Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara - Guitar, vocals (since 2006)
Former members:
Dr. Robert Oppel (1990 - 1991) - Violin
Eric Obst (1990 - 1995) - Drums
Wolfram Kellner (1995 - 2000) -Drums
Tobias Rempe (1991 - 1995) - Violin
Tobias Schäfer (1995 - 2000) - Violin
Peter Pathos (Peter Müller) (1990 - 2006) - Guitar, whistle, mandola
Discography:
Fiddler’s Green (1992)
Black Sheep (1993)
King Shepherd (1995)
Make Up Your Mind (1996)
On and On (1997)
Spin Around (1998)
Stagebox (1999) (Live)
Another Sky (2000)
Folk Raider (2002)
Nu Folk (2003)
Celebrate! (2005) (Live)
Celebrate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Jubilate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Drive Me Mad! (2007)
Sports Day at Killaloe (2009)
Folk's not dead DVD (2010) (Live)
Wall of Folk (2011)
Winners and Boozers (2013)
Long Gone
Fiddler's Green Lyrics
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Your eyes shining brightly
I'll never forget that glance and your smile
We sat on the floor
Talked five hours or more
When the sun rose at seven we kissed for a while
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
That night was a mild one
The best day of summer
A bottle of wine and your head on my chest
A warm wind was blowing
When the sun started glowing
You told me you're going and wished me the best
I couldn't forget you
That night and our closeness
For me it just seemed
I'd known you for years
In a hundred miles distance
I felt your existance
So far from my home I knew you were here
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Time went by slowly
My mind was still covered
With thoughts about you and this wonderful day
Sometimes I came down
To your beautiful town
We met for a coffee, you asked me to stay
It took some more years
Till we got together
A long time not knowing and things kept on going
In the end we succeeded it was you that I needed
We found each other got finally near
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
It's all right, we went different ways
I don't feel any sorrow
And it's all right what happened those days
But I hope I won't meet you tomorrow
It's easy to think
That the heart of two ramblers
Would fit to each other like one and another
But living your dreams
So far as it seems
Is likely to hurt your lover's esteem
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Now you're far gone, I don't know where you living
Surely I won't await you
You're far gone, not a damn I am giving
I loved you once but now I hate you.
The song "Long Gone" by Fiddler's Green is a poignant take on the ending of a romantic relationship. The lyrics recount the meeting of two people, their deepening connection, and their eventual separation. The song's chorus emphasizes the finality of the situation, highlighting the fact that the memories they shared are now only distant echoes of another time.
The first verse of the song describes the initial attraction between two people. They spend a long night talking and flirting, discovering a shared connection that leaves a lasting impression on both of them. As the relationship progresses, however, they begin to drift apart. The second verse describes the growing distance between them, and the ways in which they try to hold onto what was once a beautiful thing. Despite their efforts, though, they ultimately fail to stay together, leading the singer to declare that it's time to forget the other person and move on.
The final verse of the song reflects on the nature of relationships and how difficult it can be to make them work, no matter how strong the initial connection. The singer expresses a mixture of resignation and bitterness towards the other person, acknowledging that he once loved her but now hates her. Yet even as he tries to let go of the past, the haunting memories of what they once shared continue to linger.
Overall, "Long Gone" is a powerful and emotionally honest reflection on the complexities of love, loss, and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I met you
I reminisce about the first moment we met
Your eyes shining brightly
Your eyes illuminated the moment we met
I'll never forget that glance and your smile
Your glance and smile were so memorable they will stay in my mind forever
We sat on the floor
We enjoyed each other's company in a casual setting
Talked five hours or more
We engaged in conversations for an extended period of time
When the sun rose at seven we kissed for a while
Our connection was so strong that we continued to spend time together even into the early morning
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
Our time together has passed
And it's long gone that I met you
Our initial meeting was years ago
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
The time when you expressed your love for me is long past
But now it's time to forget you
It's time for me to move on from our relationship
That night was a mild one
The night we spent together was calm and relaxing
The best day of summer
It was the best day of summer because we spent it together
A bottle of wine and your head on my chest
We shared intimate moments while enjoying a bottle of wine
A warm wind was blowing
The weather was warm and pleasant
When the sun started glowing
The start of the day was beautiful
You told me you're going and wished me the best
You shared your future plans with me and wished me well
I couldn't forget you
My feelings towards you were strong and I couldn't stop thinking about you
That night and our closeness
Our emotional and physical connection from that night stayed with me
For me it just seemed
In my perspective it appeared
I'd known you for years
Our relationship felt much more established than our short time together
In a hundred miles distance
Even though we were physically far apart
I felt your existence
I could sense your presence in my life
So far from my home I knew you were here
Even though I lived far from you, it felt like you were close to me
Time went by slowly
The time we were apart felt like a long time
My mind was still covered
I couldn't stop thinking about you
With thoughts about you and this wonderful day
My thoughts were centered around you and our unforgettable day together
Sometimes I came down
Occasionally I would visit
To your beautiful town
To the place where you lived
We met for a coffee, you asked me to stay
We met up and spent time together, and you invited me to spend more time with you
It took some more years
More time passed
Till we got together
Until we decided to officially be together as a couple
A long time not knowing and things kept on going
We were apart for a long time and life continued in its own way
In the end we succeeded it was you that I needed
Eventually, we were able to make things work and I realized that I needed you in my life
We found each other got finally near
We eventually found our way back to each other
It's all right, we went different ways
It's okay that we didn't end up together
I don't feel any sorrow
I'm not upset about our separation
And it's all right what happened those days
I'm at peace with what happened between us in the past
But I hope I won't meet you tomorrow
Even though I'm okay with what happened, I hope to avoid seeing you in the future
It's easy to think
It's understandable to believe
That the heart of two ramblers
The hearts of two free spirits
Would fit to each other like one and another
Would be compatible with one another
But living your dreams
Pursuing your goals
So far as it seems
Even though it looks like it's far away
Is likely to hurt your lover's esteem
Can negatively impact your partner's self-confidence
Now you're far gone, I don't know where you living
You're gone and I don't know where you are now
Surely I won't await you
I'm not expecting you to come back
You're far gone, not a damn I am giving
You're gone and I don't care about you anymore
I loved you once but now I hate you.
My feelings towards you have changed from love to hate
Contributed by Alex J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alifismailudoy7891
The first time I met you
Your eyes shining brightly
I'll never forget that glance and your smile
We sat on the floor
Talked five hours or more
When the sun rose at seven we kissed for a while
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
That night was a mild one
The best day of summer
A bottle of wine and your head on my chest
A warm wind was blowing
When the sun started glowing
You told me you're going and wished me the best
I couldn't forget you
That night and our closeness
For me it just seemed
I'd known you for years
In a hundred miles distance
I felt your existance
So far from my home I knew you were here
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Time went by slowly
My mind was still covered
With thoughts about you and this wonderful day
Sometimes I came down
To your beautiful town
We met for a coffee, you asked me to stay
It took some more years
Till we got together
A long time not knowing and things kept on going
In the end we succeeded it was you that I needed
We found each other got finally near
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
It's all right, we went different ways
I don't feel any sorrow
And it's all right what happened those days
But I hope I won't meet you tomorrow
It's easy to think
That the heart of two ramblers
Would fit to each other like one and another
But living your dreams
So far as it seems
Is likely to hurt your lover's esteem
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Now you're far gone, I don't know where you living
Surely I won't await you
You're far gone, not a damn I am giving
I loved you once but now I hate you
@alifismailudoy7891
The first time I met you
Your eyes shining brightly
I'll never forget that glance and your smile
We sat on the floor
Talked five hours or more
When the sun rose at seven we kissed for a while
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
That night was a mild one
The best day of summer
A bottle of wine and your head on my chest
A warm wind was blowing
When the sun started glowing
You told me you're going and wished me the best
I couldn't forget you
That night and our closeness
For me it just seemed
I'd known you for years
In a hundred miles distance
I felt your existance
So far from my home I knew you were here
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Time went by slowly
My mind was still covered
With thoughts about you and this wonderful day
Sometimes I came down
To your beautiful town
We met for a coffee, you asked me to stay
It took some more years
Till we got together
A long time not knowing and things kept on going
In the end we succeeded it was you that I needed
We found each other got finally near
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
It's all right, we went different ways
I don't feel any sorrow
And it's all right what happened those days
But I hope I won't meet you tomorrow
It's easy to think
That the heart of two ramblers
Would fit to each other like one and another
But living your dreams
So far as it seems
Is likely to hurt your lover's esteem
And it's long gone that we shared our lives
And it's long gone that I met you
Well it's long gone that you said you love me
But now it's time to forget you
Now you're far gone, I don't know where you living
Surely I won't await you
You're far gone, not a damn I am giving
I loved you once but now I hate you
@kisakishy
beautiful ballad, i needed it nowadays.....
@Robocop2134
Ich höre viel Rock, aber Irish Folk ist einfach nur geil, wenn ich mal entspannen will! Ich liebe diese Musikrichtung! :D
@yorshka6955
The funny thing is that every time I listen to this song I still think of her haha
@Yashu1105
Einfach genial. Erinnert mich jedes mal wieder an meine Grundausbildung :) tolle Zeit
@Nogeria
Super I like it!
@JoyOfZombies
Schon komisch wie ein Lied, dass man schon ewig kennt, plötzlich an Bedeutung gewinnt. Und wahnsinnig viel hilft :')
@BoojumFed
OK, I'm going to have to track down a copy of this disc for this song alone. [ Of course, the fact that it's immediately followed by 'I'm Here Because I'm Here' doesn't hurt either... ;^) ]
@mamatrixi
Ein wirklich schönes Lied...
@TintoreraRacing
this is some good shit! finally youtubes suggestions was half decent..