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)
Make up Your Mind
Fiddler's Green Lyrics
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There's no escape here ‘cause now I drown
In all that memories that float inside
And keep me burning
A raging chaos in my head
I throw my blanket from my bed
There ain't no rest and there ain't no peace
I'm thinking about you
The burnt-out end of a smoky day
I have to go now, cannot stay
I'm trying hard not to lose my way
That takes me backwards
It could be heaven, could be hell
But she's in doubt and she cannot tell
If we're together or apart
No final answer
And now I'm staring at the phone
Time is frozen, I'm on my own
I'm sitting here completely paralyzed
I'm in slow-motion
Do you remember the time when our hearts could fly
Stretching our souls across the wide wide sky
My self and my soul they were the very best friends
But now they're apart and never shake their hands
This is an SOS
This is an SOS
Make up your mind
Don't keep me burning
I'm trying so hard to gain ground
Make up your mind
Don't keep me yearning
I'm down on my knees
(Down on my knees)
The lyrics in Fiddler's Green's song "Make Up Your Mind" express the inner turmoil of someone who is struggling to move on from a past love. The song opens with a somber mood with the phrase "a lonely evening settles down". This sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer then talks about how they cannot escape from their memories, and how they burn within them. The memories are so vivid that they cannot find any peace nor rest in their mind, leading to a "raging chaos" in their head. They think about their past love, who is now a distant memory yet feels so close to their heart. The singer expresses the intensity of their pain by emphasizing how they are drowning, and that there is no escape but to face their emotions head-on.
The second part of the song has a more upbeat rhythm but maintains the sad lyrics. The singer describes their feeling of being lost and the urgency to leave before it's too late. The lines "It could be heaven, could be hell / But she's in doubt and she cannot tell / If we're together or apart" convey how the singer's love interest is unsure of their future together. The singer is gripped with indecision and desperate for an answer. The chorus "Make up your mind / Don't keep me burning / I'm trying so hard to gain ground / Make up your mind / Don't keep me yearning / I'm down on my knees" depicts the helplessness and pain the singer feels as they plead to their love to make a decision on whether to stay or leave.
In summary, the song delves into the intricacies of relationships and emotional struggles. It touches on the need to move on, yet the challenges and difficulties of detaching oneself from someone they once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
A lonely evening settles down
The singer is feeling lonely as the evening comes to an end.
There's no escape here ‘cause now I drown
The singer feels trapped and overwhelmed with their emotions.
In all that memories that float inside
The singer is haunted by memories of the past.
And keep me burning
These memories ignite intense emotions for the artist.
A raging chaos in my head
The artist's thoughts are in disarray and overwhelming.
I throw my blanket from my bed
The singer is restless and unable to sleep.
There ain't no rest and there ain't no peace
The singer is unable to find any respite from their emotional turmoil.
I'm thinking about you
The artist is consumed by thoughts of someone else.
The burnt-out end of a smoky day
The artist is exhausted and worn out from the events of the day.
I have to go now, cannot stay
The artist must leave their current situation.
I'm trying hard not to lose my way
The singer is making an effort to stay on track despite their emotional state.
That takes me backwards
Their current situation threatens to undo any progress the artist has made.
It could be heaven, could be hell
The singer is uncertain of what the outcome of their situation will be.
But she's in doubt and she cannot tell
The other person involved is unsure of what they want.
If we're together or apart
The singer is uncertain of the status of their relationship with the other person.
No final answer
There is no clear resolution in sight for the artist.
And now I'm staring at the phone
The artist is fixated on waiting for a response from the other person involved.
Time is frozen, I'm on my own
The waiting feels endless and isolating for the singer.
I'm sitting here completely paralyzed
The emotional weight of the situation has left the singer feeling immobile.
I'm in slow-motion
The artist feels stuck and unable to move forward.
Do you remember the time when our hearts could fly
The artist reminisces about a time when they felt free and happy in their relationship.
Stretching our souls across the wide wide sky
The emotions they experienced together were transcendent and limitless.
My self and my soul they were the very best friends
The singer felt deeply connected to themselves and their emotions.
But now they're apart and never shake their hands
The artist feels disconnected from themselves and their emotions due to their current situation.
This is an SOS
The singer is expressing the severity of their situation.
Make up your mind
The singer is pleading for the other person involved to make a decision.
Don't keep me burning
The intense emotions the singer is experiencing are becoming too much to handle.
I'm trying so hard to gain ground
The artist is making an effort to move forward in the situation.
Don't keep me yearning
The artist is longing for resolution and clarity in the situation.
I'm down on my knees
The singer feels defeated and powerless in the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG BARTOCK, SHELLY PEIKEN, ANNA TROY, LINDSEY TROY
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