The producer and owner of the label Elephant Music Hartmut Krech from Flensburg came up with the idea for the band. On February 3rd 2012 they released their first CD "Bis ans Ende der Welt" (Until the end of the world) on "We Love Music", a cooperation of Universal Music and ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Their album has sold more than 100.000 times and has gold status in Germany.
In 2012 they played at world famous metal festival "Wacken Open Air" among several metal bands like In Flames, The Scorpions, Ensiferum or Amon Amarth.
Members:
Hans-Timm Hinrichsen - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Axel Stosberg - Vocals, Harp, Percussion
Björn Both - Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Andreas Fahnert - Vocals, Guitar
Pete Sage - Violin, Mandolin, Vocals, Accordion, Bouzouki, Percussion, Tin Whistle
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Whiskey In The Jar
Santiano Lyrics
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I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier
Saying "Stand and deliver" for he were a bold deceiver
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
But the devil take the women for they never can be easy
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
I went up to my chamber, all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure t'was no wonder
But Jenny blew me charges and she filled them up with water
Then sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
T'was early in the morning, just before I rose to travel
Up comes a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell
I first produced me pistol for she stole away me rapier
I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
Now there's some take delight in the carriages a rolling
And others take delight in the hurling and the bowling
But I take delight in the juice of the barley
And courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey, whiskey in the jar
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
In Santiano's version of "Whiskey In The Jar," the singer recounts a tale of meeting Captain Farrell, who he discovers is carrying a significant amount of money. The singer initially tries to rob the captain, drawing a pistol and a rapier, but despite his bravado, he is ultimately captured and imprisoned. The singer laments the betrayal of his lover Jenny, who he believed to be faithful but ultimately helped the captain steal his treasure. The song concludes with the singer expressing his love for whiskey and the pursuit of women as he sings the catchy refrain of "Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da, wack fall the daddy-o, there's whiskey in the jar."
Line by Line Meaning
As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains
While I was traveling over the well-known Kerry mountains
I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I encountered Captain Farrell who was counting his money
I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier
I showed my pistol to Captain Farrell and then drew out my sword
Saying "Stand and deliver" for he were a bold deceiver
I ordered him to surrender his money, as he seemed like a dishonest person
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Nonsensical lyrics added for musical effect
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical lyrics added for musical effect
There's whiskey in the jar
There is whiskey to be had
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I counted the money he gave me, and it was a significant amount
I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny
I put the money in my pocket and brought it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
Jenny promised that she would never betray me
But the devil take the women for they never can be easy
Despite her promise, he still has a distrust of women
I went up to my chamber, all for to take a slumber
He went up to his bedroom to sleep
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure t'was no wonder
He dreamt of riches, which is not surprising
But Jenny blew me charges and she filled them up with water
Jenny replaced the bullets in his gun with water
Then sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
She then informed Captain Farrell of his trickery
T'was early in the morning, just before I rose to travel
The events occurred early in the morning, just before he had planned to leave
Up comes a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell
A group of soldiers, including Captain Farrell, arrived
I first produced me pistol for she stole away me rapier
He first showed his pistol, but Jenny had taken his sword
I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken
He couldn't use his gun, so he was captured
Now there's some take delight in the carriages a rolling
Some people enjoy seeing fancy carriages driving by
And others take delight in the hurling and the bowling
Others take pleasure in sports like hurling and bowling
But I take delight in the juice of the barley
He enjoys whiskey, made from barley
And courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early
He also enjoys flirting with beautiful women in the early morning
Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey, whiskey in the jar
Repetition of the chorus
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Nonsensical lyrics added for musical effect
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical lyrics added for musical effect
There's whiskey in the jar
Chorus, repeated to close the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARTMUT KRECH, MARK NISSEN
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