Paddy Goes To Holyhead (also PGTH or Paddies) are a German Folk-Rock band f… Read Full Bio ↴Paddy Goes To Holyhead (also PGTH or Paddies) are a German Folk-Rock band from Darmstadt (Germany) founded by Paddy Schmidt in 1988.

The band's name not only is inspired by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, but also refers to the so-called "paddies", a term once used for Irish emigrants, as well as the Welsh seaport Holyhead which had been an important transit station for many Irish emigrants.

Current members:

Paddy Schmidt: vocals, guitar, harp, whistles, bagpipes
Jo Naumann (1992–1995, and again since 2005): vocals, accordion, keyboards
Uwe "Uhu" Bender (since 2005): bass
Nicole Ansperger (since 2005): fiddle
Dirk "Schimmel" Schäfer (since 2007, former X-Cellent): percussion

Former members:

Rainer Opitz (1988-1991)
Andreas Reich (1988–1991); 1992–2003 with An Cat Dubh
Mathias Kohlmann (1989–1993)
Kalle Spriestersbach (1993-2007); former Crazy ’bout Kinski
Andi Kopp (1993–1998); former Crazy ’bout Kinski
Almut Ritter (1993–1997)
Blacky P. Schwarz (1995–1998)
Helen Mannert (1997–2001)
Jürgen Köhler (1998-2003)
Markus Hochwürden Ries (1998–2001)
Rüdiger Kist (1999–? , 2003–2005)
Jens Kempgens (2001–2004)
Wolfgang Ritter (2001–2004)
Mark Patrick (2002–2004)
Boris Mittelstädt (2004)
Marian Juravlea (2004)

Discography:

1989 — The Fairy King (Tape, self-published)
1989 — On The One Road (Tape, self-published)
1990 — Emigrants (Vinyl-LP, self-published)
1991 — Live In Darmstadt (Tape, self-published)
1992 — Here’s To The People (CD, Indigo)
1993 — Supermegaultraliveshow (CD, Indigo)
1994 — Ready For Paddy? (CD, Indigo)
1996 — E.& O.E. (CD, Indigo)
1998 — Hooray (CD, Indigo)
1998 — Live (CD, Indigo)
2000 — Paddy Tales (CD, Indigo)
2002 — Red Letter Days (CD, Indigo)
2004 — Acoustic Nights (CD, Indigo)

Website (in German):
http://www.paddy.de

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/paddygoes2holyhead

Far Away
Paddy Goes to Holyhead Lyrics

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All is done that may be done, I stand across the main
I'll bet all my money thereÂ´s no way back again
A chance as good as any, IÂ´m glad for what IÂ´ve done
I stand across the water far away IÂ´m on the run

I rose up right and early and the lights are dim and low
The breeze could tell you my tales while all the rivers flow
The good time IÂ´ve had plenty in this race that I have run

I stand across the water far away IÂ´m on the run

The breath of air is howling catch the waves as they roll out
Come sing a song of freedom, come sing it clear and loud
A long long time to travel since this journey had begun
I stand across the water far away IÂ´m on the run

Far away the river flows forever on
The sun goes down and the waves roll back the tide
Yesterday is done and my time has come
Far away IÂ´m on the run

Far away the river flows forever on
The sun goes down and the waves roll back the tide

Yesterday is done and my time has come
Far away IÂ´m on the run

Overall Meaning

The song "Far Away" by Paddy Goes to Holyhead is an upbeat, catchy tune that tells the story of a person who has left everything behind and crossed the sea to start a new life. The lyrics suggest that the person has taken a chance by leaving everything behind, but they are happy with their decision and are ready to face any challenge that may come their way. The chorus, "Far away the river flows forever on, The sun goes down and the waves roll back the tide, Yesterday is done and my time has come, Far away I'm on the run," seems to encapsulate the theme of leaving everything behind and starting over.

The verses provide more insight into the person's journey. The line "I rose up right and early and the lights are dim and low" suggests that the person woke up early to begin their journey, while "The breeze could tell you my tales while all the rivers flow" implies that the person has already had many experiences and stories to tell. The line "A long long time to travel since this journey had begun" suggests that the person has been on the move for a while and has covered a lot of ground.

Overall, "Far Away" is a song about taking risks, leaving everything behind and starting over. It suggests that despite the challenges that come with making such a drastic move, the rewards are worth it in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

All is done that may be done, I stand across the main
I have done everything I could and now I am standing across the sea.

I'll bet all my money there´s no way back again
I am so sure that I cannot go back that I am willing to bet all my money on it.

A chance as good as any, I´m glad for what I´ve done
This opportunity is just as good as any, and I am happy with what I have achieved so far.

I stand across the water far away I´m on the run
I am now far away from where I started, and I am running towards my goals.

I rose up right and early and the lights are dim and low
I woke up early and now the lights are dim and low, creating a calm and peaceful setting.

The breeze could tell you my tales while all the rivers flow
I have many stories to tell, and the breeze could carry them away just as rivers carry water.

The good time I´ve had plenty in this race that I have run
I have had plenty of good times during the journey so far.

The breath of air is howling catch the waves as they roll out
The wind is howling, and I want to catch the waves as they roll out.

Come sing a song of freedom, come sing it clear and loud
Let's celebrate our freedom and sing a loud and clear song.

A long long time to travel since this journey had begun
It has been a long journey since I started travelling.

Far away the river flows forever on
The river flows far away forever, without any end in sight.

The sun goes down and the waves roll back the tide
As the sun sets, the waves begin to roll back, causing the tide to retreat.

Yesterday is done and my time has come
Yesterday is in the past, and now it is time for me to focus on the present and future.

Far away I´m on the run
I am still running towards my goals, even though I am far away from where I started.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALMUT RITTER, HARALD SCHMIDT

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Comments from YouTube:

@vanessalaola6557

6y↑25

Eines der Lieblingslieder von mir und meinem Papa. Bald sind es 5 Jahre ohne ihn :( Dieses Lied gibt mir ein Stück Erinnerung zurück ❤

@drfaul

3y↑2

Mein Beileid

@horsthuber4087

2y↑3

Hab ich zum erstenmal vor ca. 30 Jahren zum erstenmal gehört war begeistert. Hab mehrere CD's und habe die Band schon öfters in Kassel gesehen, große Klasse!