So Many Words...
From their first performance in June 2003 until the recording of their first album, Irish Stew had been looking for their own style. A few people and a few different instruments passed through the band untill the winning combination at that time was found. Finally, the band's members were Bojan Petrovic (vocals, tin whistle), Nenad Gavrilov (guitar), Ana Mrkobrada (violin), Ivan Djuric (banjo), Aleksandar Gospodinov (bass guitar) and Pavle Medan (drums). Irish Stew changed its members because they were on a search for their musical selves. At first, the band played covers of famous Irish folk songs, as well as The Pogues' covers, but soon after that the creativity and inspiration for making their own music arouse. This period gave birth to the hit songs such as Why, Puzzle of Life, Stout, McGee's Daughter, that, together with 8 other songs, found their place on Irish Stew's debut album So Many Words (2005). The making of the album was a big step forward for the band, in other words, going up onto the next level. Many awards received at numerous demo festivals created great expectations from the band and the album, which were justified and even overcome by the whole edition of the album having been sold out rather quickly - in terms of Serbian marketplace.
Dare To Dream
Making of the second album has put the standards even higher, having in mind the success of the first album that needed to be justified. During this period, Irish Stew left their authentic signature on the music scene in Serbia. Compared to the first album, the band allowed themselves to experiment with other musical genres, but they still kept the beloved Irish influence and true emotion as their creativity’s essence. The lining of the band didn’t change much. There were Bojan Petrovic (vocals, tin whistle), Nenad Gavrilov (guitar), Ana Mrkobrada (violin), Ivan Djuric (banjo), Aleksandar Gospodinov (bass guitar) and Marko Krasnic (drums). Album Dare To Dream was released on 2008 and it featured the song Ditch which was, according to many, the best thing brewed by the band until then.
At the moment, Irish Stew spend most of their time in the studio working on their third album whose release is expected in autumn of 2011. New ideas and inexhaustible inspiration!
When Day Is Over
Irish Stew of Sindidun Lyrics
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With all its miracles, hiding around my bed
I chase the shadows, tryin' to catch them all
Or am I a shadow myself, with you in my head...?
Covered in silence, night brought a dream
That took me down to places far away
Gently and painless in spite of the loneliest street
Don't turn your back, don't leave that thing you feel
Don't let it go, try not to be afraid
With every step, you know, I feel it still
Don't turn your back, don't take this dream away
The morning after sun is about to rise
With all its colors, painting every new day
But here I am, just closing my sleepy eyes
Roamin' the different worlds with you again
The song "When Day Is Over" by Irish Stew of Sindidun is a beautiful ballad about chasing the shadows and relishing in the beauty of the night. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of longing and a yearning for something that is not quite tangible.
The first stanza of the song describes the moment when the day ends, and a feeling of inexplicable joy spreads throughout the surroundings. Even as the night falls and everything is shrouded in darkness, the singer feels a sense of comfort, and he tries to capture the shadows that are playing hide and seek around him. The singer also wonders if he himself is a shadow, and if he exists only in someone else's thoughts.
The second stanza of the song describes a dream that the singer has in the night. The dream takes him to faraway places, and he walks with someone who does not leave him alone, even when he is walking through the loneliest street. The singer urges the person not to leave and hold onto their feelings, and not let go of their dream.
The final stanza of the song captures the essence of the morning after the night before. The singer is still in the world of his dreams, and he is reluctant to let go of the night. Through the lyrics of the song, the singer is inviting the listener to immerse themselves in the beauty of the night, and not be afraid to chase their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When day is over and night is about to fall
As the day comes to a close and night approaches
With all its miracles, hiding around my bed
The mysteries and possibilities of the night are present and close by
I chase the shadows, tryin' to catch them all
I pursue my dreams and aspirations, hoping to make them a reality
Or am I a shadow myself, with you in my head...?
Perhaps I am just a specter of my own imagination, consumed by thoughts of you
Covered in silence, night brought a dream
The quiet of the night allowed for a dream to take shape
That took me down to places far away
The dream transported me to distant locales
Gently and painless in spite of the loneliest street
The journey was peaceful, even though it was through a deserted area
I walked with you and you didn't walk away
You stayed with me throughout the dream, providing companionship
Don't turn your back, don't leave that thing you feel
Hold onto your emotions and don't let them go
Don't let it go, try not to be afraid
Don't give into fear and keep fighting for what you believe in
With every step, you know, I feel it still
As I move forward, I continue to feel the emotions and memories associated with you
Don't turn your back, don't take this dream away
Don't abandon the dream and let it slip away
The morning after sun is about to rise
The dawn is approaching and a new day is beginning
With all its colors, painting every new day
The day is a blank canvas, waiting to be painted with new experiences and opportunities
But here I am, just closing my sleepy eyes
Despite the promise of a new day, I am still focused on the dream from the night before
Roamin' the different worlds with you again
I am revisiting the dream world and reliving the experiences with you
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
YTNative
Hey IRISH STEW! You have a lot of great songs! Why don't you make more videos with lyrics and presenting the plot of the songs.., e.g, a video for this song for example? A lot people from all over the world "stumble on" your songs (me included) and your songs deserve more as a lot o people see "their truths" in them ;) This song is (and the whole album New Tomorrow) in my view, are absolutely perfect and worth becoming more popular. Probably it is not easy financially now with the COVID-19 but I am sure it will pay off when you will be able to return on stage again.
SonOfLabrador
Ovo je savrsenstvo, stvarno svaka vam cast!
Winchester Winchester
Momci svaka cast!!!
E. GS Diamond
Thank you so much for such a wonder song. I love all of your music.
Đorđe Ristić
Fenomenalno
Pedro Aleman
great :-)