Off Kilter often performs in the Canada Pavillion of Disney World's Epcot Center Sunday through Thursday, with performances nearly every hour up to 7:30 PM.
The band consists of: Jamie Holton from Ormond Beach, Florida, on bagpipes and vocals; Mark Weldon from Cork City, Ireland, on bass and vocals; Randy Holbrook from Richmond, Kentucky, on guitar and vocals; Tony Escapa from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on keyboards and vocals; and Scott Zymowski from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on drums and vocals.
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Off Kilter is a two piece hardcore punk band from California, on Pandacide Records.
Wild Rover
Off Kilter Lyrics
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I've spent all me money on whiskey and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more
Chorus:
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And it's No, Nay, never,
Will I play the wild rover,
No never no more
I went in to an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me nay
Such a customer as you I can have any day
Chorus
I took up from my pocket, ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She says "I have whiskeys and wines of the best
And the words that you told me were only in jest"
Chorus
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And, when they've caressed me as oft times before
I never will play the wild rover no more
Chorus
The song "Wild Rover" by Off Kilter is a classic Irish folk song that tells the story of a man who has spent many years as a wild rover, meaning a nomadic wanderer, spending all of his money on whiskey and beer. The song is reflective of the rough and tumble nature of the Irish pub culture, though it also carries a message of redemption and reconciliation with one's family.
The opening verse paints the picture of a man who has spent years living recklessly, but has now come into money and is ready to settle down. He declares that he will no longer play the role of the wild rover that he has embodied for so long. The chorus reinforces this decision, with the refrain "No, nay never, no never no more" being a declaration of his new path in life.
The second verse tells of the man's attempt to get credit from a landlady at a pub, only to be denied. This serves as a reminder that the consequences of his past actions are still present, even as he attempts to move forward. However, he reveals that he has a newfound means of paying for his drinks, showing that his life is indeed changing.
The final verse speaks to the man's desire to make amends with his family for his past actions. He is ready to return home and ask for their forgiveness, knowing that they will accept him back with open arms. He states that he will never again play the role of the wild rover, signaling a true change in his character.
Overall, "Wild Rover" is a song about making the choice to leave behind a life of recklessness and pursue a more responsible and fulfilling path. It speaks to the struggles that many people face in their lives, as well as the power of redemption and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a wild rover for many's the year
I have been living recklessly for many years
I've spent all me money on whiskey and beer
I have wasted all my money on alcohol
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
But now I have come back wealthy
And I never will play the wild rover no more
And I have decided to turn my life around and never go down this path again
And it's No, Nay, never,
And I firmly mean that no, never
No, nay never no more
I will not continue with my old ways no more
Will I play the wild rover,
I will not be living recklessly like a wild rover
I went in to an alehouse I used to frequent
I went to a pub which I used to visit regularly
And I told the landlady me money was spent
And I informed the pub owner that I had no more money left
I asked her for credit, she answered me nay
I requested for credit, but she refused
Such a customer as you I can have any day
She did not want a regular customer who often fails to pay their bills
I took up from my pocket, ten sovereigns bright
I took out ten shiny gold coins from my pocket
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
And the pub owner was delighted to see the money
She says "I have whiskeys and wines of the best
She offered me the best whiskeys and wines she had
And the words that you told me were only in jest"
And she realized that my words of spending all my money on alcohol were just jokes
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
I will go back home and admit to my parents about my reckless behaviour
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And I will request forgiveness from them as the prodigal son of the family
And, when they've caressed me as oft times before
And when they have shown me their love and affection as they always did
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaye Braley
I'm Canadian, and even i'm excited to see these guys play in 10 days.
Wraid
I saw Off Kilter at Epcot, and they immediately became my favorite band. ^_^ Happy St. Patty's Day!
Sam Cooper
I saw them at epcot a week or so ago. i was really sursprissed at how good they were. i bought the CD.
Timothy J Evans
Off Kilter is one awesone band,and being a Irish Lad, it just makes me want to have another beer. Go Off Kilter.
Adventure Zone: Rebalanced
I saw them there. ^^ Ah, they inspired my brother to take up bagpipes! XD I've got their CD, too! I love them~! :3
Billy Shears
A good song and well played its hard to mix the electric guitar pipes and set but I still prefer the traditional tune to all this new techno stuff
Doug Swaffield
Back when the stage had no back wall. The first time I saw them at Epcot, it didn’t sink in, but the next year I caught on. Saw them there for years and was heartbroken when they stopped. Have all their CD’s.
54spiritedwill54
I love Jamie's dorkiness. xD
rikkisogazgf
Daymm!! I wish I could had bought me an Off Kilter tee when I saw em on May 31 2011 @ EPCOT!! They were the high light of my Disney vacation!! :oD
BloggerMusicMan
I saw them there as well, they were great!