Here Be Dragons have supported many of the top names in World/folk music - The Young Dubliners (USA/Ireland), Carlos Nuñes (Spain), The Oysterband (England), Flook (Ireland) and Yo Yo Mundi (Italy). They have appeared on television in Wales, internationally on cable and enjoyed radio support across Europe as well as in Australia and the USA.
With their live show, you don’t so much introduce Here Be Dragons, as unleash them. They leap onto the stage. Mike Brooks, wild front man and lead singer also extremely accomplished on banjo, guitar, mandolin clad in a kilt bearing the Welsh national flag Will Morrison the drummer keeps the band firing on all cylinders, Stepan Pasicznyk (Formally of “The Ukrainians”) does magic on accordion, Cath Watkins sings and plays fiddle like the devil with such apparent ease, and Kyle Jones plays bass, guitar and vocals.
Here Be Dragons try to be true to their culture and heritage, not as a museum exhibit but in a way that’s a more honest reflection of what it means to be Welsh in the twenty-first century, whilst still respecting their Celtic roots. Using acoustic instruments like banjos, mandolins, fiddles and accordions alongside drums and electric bass in a way that’s far from most people’s idea of a Celtic folk-rock band; the emphasis is much more on the rock style of presentation. They sing in both Welsh and English and play mainly original songs but also include a couple of traditional ones like ‘Sosban Fach,’ and interpret them with all the power they deserve.
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Rhiannon
Here Be Dragons Lyrics
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You're drunk and I'm picking you up off the floor
There's no point me asking what you do it for
I can't decipher your mumble
I just wish there was something I could do
To put an end to what you're putting us through
I'm the poor bastard
It's so hard to see you sad and forlorn
Even now there's no way I could part
Rhiannon my darling, you've still got my heart
I first met you at the height of your powers
We'd dance and we'd sing and we'd go on for hours
With the beauty and spirit of a wild summer flower
I picked it and now it has faded
And now each time you get out of the tank
We hope for the best as the doctors we thank
But my mind goes back to the last time you sank
And over the years I feel jaded
We'd dance through the night we'd dance till the dawn
It's so hard to see you sad and forlorn
Even now there's no way I could part
Rhiannon my darling, you've still got my heart
I remember you ahead of your peers
As you fell back all we got was their sneers
As I hear their laughter I hold back the tears
Do they know how much they offend me?
Rhiannon I'm praying you'll come back again
And your rightful position you will regain
Back on your pedestal they'll you'll remain
And today will be just a sad memory
We'll dance through the night, we'll dance till the dawn
We'll dance the dance of our love reborn
Repeat our love vows that we'll never part
Rhiannon my darling you've still got my heart
We'll dance through the night, we'll dance till the dawn
We'll dance the dance of our love reborn
Repeat our love vows that we'll never part
Rhiannon my darling you've still got my heart
The song "Rhiannon" by Here Be Dragons is a poignant and heartfelt account of a relationship that has been marked by struggle and pain. The opening lines establish the context of a recurring pattern of behavior, where the singer is picking up their loved one off the floor, drunk and unable to communicate clearly. Despite the repeated difficulties, the singer expresses a deep and abiding love for their partner, and a sense of frustration and helplessness at their inability to change the situation.
The song then moves to a flashback to a time when the relationship was at its peak, characterized by dancing and singing, and a sense of youthful energy and passion. The metaphor of a wild summer flower captures the essence of this carefree and uninhibited period, which has since faded. As the relationship has become more fraught, the singer is left feeling nostalgic and somewhat jaded.
The final verses convey a sense of hope and a desire to recapture the magic of the past. The singer prays that their partner will recover and regain their rightful place, back on the pedestal where they belong. The repetition of the lines about "dancing the dance of our love reborn" shows that despite the difficulties and setbacks, the love between these two individuals remains strong and resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
Rhiannon My darling we've been here before
The singer has been in a similar situation with Rhiannon before.
You're drunk and I'm picking you up off the floor
Rhiannon is drunk to the point of needing assistance to stand.
There's no point me asking what you do it for
The singer knows that Rhiannon's behavior while drunk is unpredictable and they are resigned to not understanding it.
I can't decipher your mumble
Rhiannon is speaking unintelligibly due to being drunk.
I just wish there was something I could do
The artist feels helpless in the face of Rhiannon's behavior.
To put an end to what you're putting us through
Rhiannon's behavior is causing difficulty and stress for the singer.
I'm the poor bastard
The singer is a victim of Rhiannon's behavior.
We'd dance through the night we'd dance till the dawn
The artist and Rhiannon once had a vibrant and lively relationship.
It's so hard to see you sad and forlorn
Rhiannon's current state is causing the artist pain and sadness.
Even now there's no way I could part
Despite the difficulties, the artist still loves Rhiannon deeply and cannot imagine leaving her.
Rhiannon my darling, you've still got my heart
The singer's love for Rhiannon endures despite the challenges they face.
I first met you at the height of your powers
Rhiannon was once strong and successful.
We'd dance and we'd sing and we'd go on for hours
The singer and Rhiannon had a joyful and lively relationship in the past.
With the beauty and spirit of a wild summer flower
Rhiannon was once free-spirited and full of life.
I picked it and now it has faded
The singer feels responsible for Rhiannon's current state and mourns the loss of her former vitality.
And now each time you get out of the tank
Rhiannon has been hospitalized or institutionalized multiple times.
We hope for the best as the doctors we thank
The artist and others in Rhiannon's life are grateful for the medical professionals who care for her.
But my mind goes back to the last time you sank
Even with medical help, Rhiannon has had setbacks and relapses in the past.
And over the years I feel jaded
The singer has grown weary from their long involvement in Rhiannon's struggles.
I remember you ahead of your peers
Rhiannon was once accomplished and successful compared to her peers.
As you fell back all we got was their sneers
Others criticized or mocked Rhiannon when she began struggling with her issues.
As I hear their laughter I hold back the tears
The artist is deeply hurt by the way others have treated Rhiannon.
Do they know how much they offend me?
The singer is frustrated by the lack of compassion and understanding from others.
Rhiannon I'm praying you'll come back again
The artist hopes for Rhiannon's recovery and return to a healthier state.
And your rightful position you will regain
The singer believes that Rhiannon deserves to be successful and respected again.
Back on your pedestal they'll you'll remain
The singer believes that others will admire and respect Rhiannon again if she makes a full recovery.
And today will be just a sad memory
The singer hopes that the difficulties they are currently facing will someday be a distant memory.
We'll dance the dance of our love reborn
The artist imagines a renewed and joyful relationship with Rhiannon in the future.
Repeat our love vows that we'll never part
The artist is committed to staying with Rhiannon through thick and thin.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL BROOKS
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