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)
On And On
Fiddler's Green Lyrics
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All your hopes goes down the drain, it's all in vain
Things go from bad to worse
Sometimes there's a party but you're not invited
Your ideals leave you out there in the cold
They leave you high and dry and make your courage die
And then you face yourself
Then you face the enemy
Then you face the enemy inside
But don't give in and don't give up
Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap
On and on, cause the road is never ending
At least we know that we are on our way
On and on, no more lies and no pretending
We're gonna find a brighter day
Stop it for a moment, hold the line
It's easy to escape when you are feeling fine
But don't give up the fight
And try to be prepared when you don't feel alright
Cause then you face the enemy
Then you face the enemy inside
But don't give in and don't give up
Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap
The lyrics of Fiddler's Green's song "On And On" reflect the challenges of life and the struggle to persevere through difficult times. The opening lines depict the disappointment that comes with failed dreams and hopeless situations, leaving one feeling left out and alone. The singer then goes on to talk about the difficulty of staying true to one's ideals and the toll it takes on one's courage when doing so. The line "at least a part of you behind a dusty shelf" suggests that sometimes we bury a part of ourselves away when life gets tough, but it's important to face that part of ourselves.
The song then shifts to a more empowering message, encouraging the listener not to give up or give in even when facing the enemy within. The repetition of "on and on" suggests a determination to keep going, even when the journey seems never-ending. The line "no more lies and no pretending" indicates a desire for authenticity and honesty, and the belief that a brighter day is possible. The song ends with a reminder to stay prepared and not let oneself fall into a trap.
Overall, "On And On" is a powerful anthem about resilience and perseverance in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes all your dreams go up in smoke
At times, all the aspirations and ambitions you have for yourself may vanish into thin air
All your hopes goes down the drain, it's all in vain
All your optimism and expectations may disappear, leaving you feeling hopeless and defeated
Things go from bad to worse
The situation progressively deteriorates from being unfavorable to even more unfavorable
Sometimes there's a party but you're not invited
Occasionally, people exclude you from social gatherings, making you feel left out and insignificant
Your ideals leave you out there in the cold
Your principles may abandon you, leaving you feeling unsupported and abandoned
They leave you high and dry and make your courage die
Your values may quit on you, leaving you feeling helpless and disheartened
And then you face yourself
You confront your inner self and reflect on your state of affairs
At least a part of you behind a dusty shelf
A part of you, that you've ignored, takes a backseat in your life and becomes less relevant
Then you face the enemy
You confront the opponent - be it physical, emotional or psychological
Then you face the enemy inside
You encounter the adversary within yourself - your fears, doubts, and insecurities
But don't give in and don't give up
Don't surrender or lose hope, despite the challenges and setbacks
Take care! Don't let them put you in a trap
Be cautious and watchful, not to get caught in a difficult or precarious situation
On and on, cause the road is never ending
The journey of life continuous without stopping, and we must keep moving forward
At least we know that we are on our way
Despite the obstacles and hardships, we are making progress towards achieving our goals
On and on, no more lies and no pretending
We must continue progressing truthfully, with no room for deceit and hypocrisy
We're gonna find a brighter day
Eventually, everything will work out for the better and brighter days are ahead
Stop it for a moment, hold the line
Take a break and pause momentarily, to reassess your position and be prepared for what's to come
It's easy to escape when you are feeling fine
When things are going well, it's easy to avoid dealing with the problems and challenges
But don't give up the fight
Don't abandon the struggle and the effort to overcome the difficulties
And try to be prepared when you don't feel alright
Be ready and equipped, even when things are not going well, to push through the situation
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@flashtomgordon
What an incredible world. A German band performs a Celtic song in English and I think it’s the best version going. Incredible.
@315weirdcore
It was written by an American.
@GreenSnake1997
an irish american?
@ryanrogan1509
Steve earl
@samsonhx
And the "Galway Girl" is a Russian model, Oksana Butovskaya...
@zeemba123
@GreenSnake1997 no an American from Texas
@aarongrefer2918
This is what is so great about music. A German band singing an Irish folk song. Anyone from anywhere can enjoy the song and be united by its awesomeness.
@richardwendland5552
It's not an Irish folk song.
@brandoncooper4680
It's an American tune, not Irish.
@user-xi9oe8yw6v
This is not an Irish folk song. Lmmfao! It's an extremely popular song by American artist - Steve Earle.
This is a prime example of people posting shit when they have absolutely no damn clue what they're actually posting about. Not to mention the fact that 19 others who naively gave this comment a thumbs up and it will only ascend.
Bunch of morons! 😂