B'eirth's soft voice is accompanied by (among other instruments) guitar, harp, piano, cello, bodhrán and many of his own instrument creations (citterns, guitars, hybrids, etc.).
In Gowan Ring has cooperated with many artists from the international folk and experimental scenes, such as: Stone Breath, Maja Elliott, Nick Castro, Fern Knight, Annelies Monseré, and Alio Die.
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Aurora
In Gowan Ring Lyrics
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of the mountain of the stream
where have you taken my love?
oh where have you taken my love?
through fields of wildflowers honey and wine
maroon clover was he your lover
are you now in his arms, oh are you now in his arms
the fauna took his body from mine
fauna of the dances
did he color your branches, whisper to me
the words he wrote on your forest deep
his mind is boundless, silent words
no longer are held in the pages of the passing of time
marigold of the night
mist drawn dew upon your tongue
did he shake beneath you long
in passion i swam beneath the sea
i found him there waiting for me
he has paddled through the waves of my golden hand there
his eyes are crystal, all of the world
is a stranger enchanted by the sheen
aurora of the valley
of the mountain of the stream
where have you taken my love?
where have you taken my love?
where have you taken my love?
The lyrics of "Aurora" by In Gowan Ring capture a sense of longing and loss, as the singer searches for their lost love. The song begins with a plea to the aurora, which symbolizes beauty and enchantment. The valley, mountain, and stream represent the natural world that holds the memories of their love. The singer wonders where their love has gone and reflects on the moments they shared in fields of wildflowers, honey, and wine. The mention of maroon clover hints at a potential lover, suggesting that the aurora might be in the arms of someone else.
The song then shifts focus to the fauna and the marigold, both metaphorical symbols for nature. The fauna of the dances represent the trees and their branches, asking if the lover colored them with his presence. The marigold, with mist-drawn dew on its tongue, becomes a witness to passion and desire. The singer swam beneath the sea, perhaps a metaphor for diving into their emotions, and found their lover waiting. The lover's eyes are described as crystal, suggesting clarity and depth, and the world becomes enchanted by their allure.
Throughout the song, the singer keeps asking the aurora where their love has gone. The repetition emphasizes their yearning and the sense of desperation in not knowing where their love is. The lyrics evoke a mix of sorrow, nostalgia, and curiosity, as the singer tries to make sense of the loss and longing they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
aurora of the valley
The beauty and light of the valley
of the mountain of the stream
Within the majestic mountain and flowing stream
where have you taken my love?
Where has my love been taken?
oh where have you taken my love?
Oh, where has my love been taken?
through fields of wildflowers honey and wine
Together we journeyed through fields filled with sweet beauty and joy
maroon clover was he your lover
Did he find love with another?
are you now in his arms, oh are you now in his arms
Are you now embraced by him?
i have been held though now he is gone
I was held by him, but now he is no longer with me
the fauna took his body from mine
Nature reclaimed his life from my presence
fauna of the dances
Creatures of nature in their graceful movements
did he color your branches, whisper to me
Did he paint your branches with his touch, and what secrets did he share?
the words he wrote on your forest deep
The deep woods hold his written thoughts
his mind is boundless, silent words
His thoughts are limitless, yet unspoken
no longer are held in the pages of the passing of time
No longer confined to the pages of history
marigold of the night
The golden flower that blooms in darkness
mist drawn dew upon your tongue
Like morning mist that clings to your petals
did he shake beneath you long
Did he tremble in your presence?
in passion i swam beneath the sea
I immersed myself in deep emotions
i found him there waiting for me
I discovered him patiently awaiting my arrival
he has paddled through the waves of my golden hand there
He navigated through the waves created by my touch
his eyes are crystal, all of the world
His eyes, clear and pure, hold the essence of the entire world
is a stranger enchanted by the sheen
A stranger captivated by their gleam
where have you taken my love?
Where has my love been taken?
where have you taken my love?
Where has my love been taken?
where have you taken my love?
Where has my love been taken?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bobin Eirth
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