She made her home in the countryside west of Portland, Oregon, and performed up and down the West Coast. She played solo, or with Uffington Horse, her Celtic Folk and World Rock band.
Heather's ten albums were published on her own label, Sea Fire Productions, including two live albums, seven studio works, as well as a "blooper" album released only on CD-R. her last concert under that name.
Her last public performance as Heather was at OryCon 2006. There is a live DVD available, Ever After - Live!, which is a recording of that concert. In early 2007 she transitioned to male and since April 2007 has performed as Alexander James Adams.
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Blood Brothers
Heather Alexander Lyrics
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Let out spirits run free
Let our souls intermingle
For brothers of blood are we.
My life for your own
Your truth for my lie
When we walk we are one
Hail to four quarters of the earth
To the four winds of the sea
By the scar within my hand
Bring my brother to me
Bring back my brother to me.
I miss the sound of his footsteps
The sparkle in his eye
I miss the sound of him calling my name
Oh God, I can't let him die.
I can still feel his heartbeat
Though his blood's cold as stone
I won't let them take him
He shan't die alone.
Hail to four quarters of the earth
To the four winds of the sea
By the scar within my hand
Bring my brother to me
Bring back my brother to me.
I take a blade forged of silver
Split the mark on my hand
The blood flows like the tears from my eyes
They both fall to the sand.
I watch the sun set before me
While darkness blankets the sky
The waves as they break on the beach
Muffle the sounds as I cry.
Hail to four quarters of the earth
To the four winds of the sea
By the blood within my hand
Bring my brother to me
Bring back my brother to me.
The waves cease their crashing
And dawn lightens the sky
I hear the sound of him whispering my name
And there is a sparkle in his eye.
Hail to four quarters of the earth
Sing to the four winds of the sea
By the scars we share in our hands
You've sent back my brother to me
My brother has come back to me.
In Heather Alexander's song Blood Brothers, the singer expresses an intense bond with their sibling through their shared blood. The first stanza mentions their hands coming together and their spirits and souls intermingling as they walk together, knowing that they will die together. The singer then sings about missing their brother and feeling his heartbeat even though he is no longer alive. They refuse to let him die alone and use a blade to cut their hand, allowing their blood to mix with theirs. In the end, the singer is reunited with their brother, brought back by the scars they share in their hands.
The song's lyrics explore themes of brotherhood, sacrifice, and love that transcend death. The singer's devotion is so strong that they are willing to die alongside their brother or bring them back from the dead. The reference to the four quarters of the earth and four winds of the sea in the chorus adds a mystical and spiritual element to the song, emphasizing the power of nature and the divine in the bond between the siblings.
Overall, Blood Brothers is a heartfelt and emotional song that speaks to the depth of love between siblings and the lengths they are willing to go to protect and care for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
My hand to yours
Let us join hands as a symbol of brotherhood and friendship.
Let out spirits run free
Let us release our spirits and be free from our burdens and responsibilities.
Let our souls intermingle
Let our souls blend together and become one in our bond of brotherhood.
For brothers of blood are we.
We are bound together as brothers through a strong connection that cannot be broken.
My life for your own
I would sacrifice my own life to protect and save yours.
Your truth for my lie
I would bear the weight of your truth and hide your lies to protect your wellbeing and reputation.
When we walk we are one
We are united in our journey and walk together as equals.
And thus together we'll die.
We will face death together, standing by each other's side until the end.
Hail to four quarters of the earth
I give salutations to all corners of the earth, showing respect to all things natural.
To the four winds of the sea
I acknowledge the powerful forces of the sea and their influence on the world.
By the scar within my hand
I call upon the symbol of brotherhood represented by the scar in my hand.
Bring my brother to me
I ask for my lost brother to be returned to me, so we can be reunited.
I miss the sound of his footsteps
I long to hear the familiar sound of my brother's footsteps walking beside me.
The sparkle in his eye
I miss the vibrant energy and spirit that he always radiated.
I miss the sound of him calling my name
I yearn to hear my brother's voice calling to me once again.
Oh God, I can't let him die.
I am desperate to save my brother and won't let him die alone.
I can still feel his heartbeat
I sense the presence of my brother even though he may be far away or even passed on.
Though his blood's cold as stone
Even though my brother may be lifeless, his memory lives on within me.
I won't let them take him
I refuse to let anyone else gain control of my brother's life or fate.
He shan't die alone.
I will be with my brother until his last breath, refusing to let him be alone in his final moments.
I take a blade forged of silver
I take up a symbol of strength and protection, ready to confront any challenges that come my way.
Split the mark on my hand
I open up the scar in my hand, invoking the symbol of brotherhood and connection.
The blood flows like the tears from my eyes
I shed tears of pain and sorrow as I perform this symbolic ritual.
They both fall to the sand.
The blood and tears fall onto the earth, becoming a part of the natural world.
I watch the sun set before me
I pause to reflect on the beauty of the world around me and the passage of time.
While darkness blankets the sky
The darkness of night surrounds me, providing a quiet and reflective environment.
The waves as they break on the beach
I listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, reminding me of the power and majesty of nature.
Muffle the sounds as I cry.
The sound of my tears and emotions is drowned out by the waves, providing privacy and comfort.
Sing to the four winds of the sea
Once again, I pay homage to the powerful forces of nature that surround me.
By the blood within my hand
I use the symbol of brotherhood and connection represented by the blood of my hand.
You've sent back my brother to me
My call has been answered, and my brother has been returned to me through the power of love and connection.
My brother has come back to me.
With this final revelation, I am overjoyed to be reunited with my beloved brother once again.
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.