Fiddler’s Green is a German band from Erlangen that plays independent Irish… Read Full Bio ↴Fiddler’s Green is a German band from Erlangen that plays independent Irish speedfolk, formed in 1990. Their first concert under the name of Fiddler’s Green was at the Newcomer-Festival in Erlangen in November 1990, where the band came second. The first album, entitled "Fiddler’s Green", was released in 1992, and was a mixture of live and studio tracks and of traditional and self-written songs. It was released on their own label, Deaf Shepherd Recordings. The band has been signed to a major label, but chose to go back to being independent.

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)

Tangerine
Fiddler's Green Lyrics

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It's been so many days so many nights, so many people
I wanna see the sky like a child with eyes that don't ask why
The orange light lights up the past it's shining bright but moving fast

I love I love I love the time when time is a word without life
Llost on the way but the way is all it takes
I know I'm lost in empty space land
So this one goes out to an unknown friend

Can you see the sky the sun is dying away in this orange light
My love is tangerine no matter where you are

Dub me

I love I love I love the time
When time is a word without life
Swimming in orange light without fear
I know I'm lost in empty space land
So this one goes out to an unknown friend

Can you...

Dub me - tangerine

Mach mir den Himmel rot
Brenn auf mein Gesicht lass die Seele erglÃ¼hn
Kriech mir unter die Haut ich will das Feuer berÃ¼hrn
Mach mir den Himmel rot
Lass mich in dir verglÃ¼hn
Schau mir ins Gesicht ich will dich jetzt berÃ¼hrn
Mach mir den Himmel rot und schenk mir deine Glut

Mach mir den Himmel rot
Mach mir den Himmel rot

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Fiddler's Green's Tangerine suggest a sense of weariness in the singer's voice, having experienced many days and nights with many different people. The desire to view the sky with childlike awe and wonder to appreciate its beauty without questioning its existence resonates with the singer's longing for simplicity and purity in life. The orange light indicates a sense of nostalgia, illuminating the past in a way that is both bright and fast-moving.

The phrase "lost on the way, but the way is all it takes" is a reminder that the journey is just as crucial as the destination. Even though the singer admits they are lost in empty space land, the unknown friend they are dedicating this song to is an attempt to reach out for companionship in their journey. The orange light represents a beacon of hope and the tangerine, symbolizing love, remains an unchanging constant no matter where they are.

Overall, the song Tangerine evokes a sense of longing, looking back to a simpler time while still trying to find meaning in the present.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been so many days so many nights, so many people
I've been through a lot and met so many people

I wanna see the sky like a child with eyes that don't ask why
I want to experience the wonder of the sky like a child who doesn't question it

The orange light lights up the past it's shining bright but moving fast
The orange light reminds me of the past, shining brightly but disappearing quickly

I love I love I love the time when time is a word without life
I love the time when time is meaningless and doesn't control my life

Lost on the way but the way is all it takes
I may be lost, but the journey is all that matters

I know I'm lost in empty space land
I'm aware that I'm lost in a vast, empty space

So this one goes out to an unknown friend
This song is dedicated to someone I don't know yet

Can you see the sky the sun is dying away in this orange light
Do you notice the sunset and the orange glow it brings?

My love is tangerine no matter where you are
My love is vibrant and bright, regardless of your location

Dub me
Make me feel the music

Mach mir den Himmel rot
Make the sky red for me

Brenn auf mein Gesicht lass die Seele erglÃ¼hn
Burn my face and let my soul shine

Kriech mir unter die Haut ich will das Feuer berÃ¼hrn
Get under my skin and let me feel the fire

Lass mich in dir verglÃ¼hn
Let me burn within you

Schau mir ins Gesicht ich will dich jetzt berÃ¼hrn
Look into my eyes, I want to touch you now