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)
Never Again
Fiddler's Green Lyrics
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See me walking on the streets of Berlin
So many faces I will never know
Im thinking maybe I could use direction
Im going with the flow
Yeah Yeah
Icy fingers playing to the money
I could go and choose another sky but I
Gotta wait for you
Never again will I lose my own way
Its never again, no more cheating today
Never again will I lie to myself
Cause Im going insane when the sun feels like rain
Yeah Yeah
A Roman statue eyeing little children
The wind is chasing an old paper cup
Babe its true Ive built my life around you
Take a look inside
The world goes in the world goes out
Theres no reflection of a doubt
No compromise and no disguise
This things for real
Never again will I lose my own way
Its never again, no more cheating today
Never again will I lie to myself
Cause Im going insane when the sun feels like rain
And I wont run away
No more cheating today
I need one of my kind
Gotta be in the light
Take me out of the flow
When I stand in a row
Cause Im going insane
Yeah Yeah
In Fiddler's Green's song Never Again, the singer finds himself walking on the streets of Berlin surrounded by countless unfamiliar faces. The singer acknowledges his lack of direction and admits that he is simply going with the flow. The lyrics suggest that the singer is longing for someone to guide him, but until then, he'll continue to wander aimlessly. The singer then observes his surroundings, taking note of the contrasting elements of the city – an out-of-tune band and a Roman statue watching over little children. Despite the chaos and unpredictability of the city, the singer has built his life around a specific person and pleads with them to take a closer look inside.
The repeated refrain of "Never again will I..." suggests a realization of the singer's mistakes and a desire to change his ways. The lyrics express a sense of guilt and longing for something to ground the singer, to provide him with a sense of purpose and direction. Through the use of vivid imagery and introspective lyrics, Fiddler's Green's Never Again captures a sense of wanderlust and the human desire for connection and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
See me walking on the streets of Berlin
I am wandering through the city of Berlin
So many faces I will never know
There are countless strangers that I will never meet
Im thinking maybe I could use direction
I feel lost and uncertain and could benefit from guidance
Im going with the flow
But for now, I'll just follow the current of life
Icy fingers playing to the money
The lure of wealth is enticing, but cold and unfeeling
A band from Lima singing out of tune
There is beauty in imperfection, even when it comes to music
I could go and choose another sky but I
I have the option to change my surroundings, yet
Gotta wait for you
I am choosing to be patient and wait for someone important to me
Never again will I lose my own way
I am determined to never again lose sight of my own path
Its never again, no more cheating today
I won't deceive myself anymore, I'm committing to a truthful life
Never again will I lie to myself
I refuse to deceive myself any longer about who I am or what I want
Cause Im going insane when the sun feels like rain
The difficulties of life are making me feel like I might lose my mind
A Roman statue eyeing little children
I observe the watchful gaze of a sculpture as it looks over the next generation
The wind is chasing an old paper cup
The breeze whimsically follows a discarded object
Babe its true Ive built my life around you
I have constructed my world with you as the center
Take a look inside
I invite you to look deeper and see my true self
The world goes in the world goes out
Life is always changing and dynamic
Theres no reflection of a doubt
I am sure and resolute in my path forward
No compromise and no disguise
I won't sacrifice my values or pretend to be someone I'm not
This things for real
This is not a game or a passing phase, this is real life
And I wont run away
I won't flee from my problems or challenges
I need one of my kind
I long for someone who shares my passions and values
Gotta be in the light
I seek positivity and an optimistic outlook
Take me out of the flow
I want to be removed from the mundane and predictable
When I stand in a row
When I conform to group expectations or norms
Cause Im going insane
I feel like I'm losing my grip on reality
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.