Sharron's debut album Beautiful Twisted was released by Australian psych label Camera Obscura in 2002 and received rave reviews around the world. It was listed in Rolling Stone Magazine's Critics' Top Albums of 2002. After touring with US psychedelic folk band The Iditarod, she collaborated with them on an album of wintry songs and soundscapes entitled Yuletide and released by avant/experimental label Elsie and Jack in 2003.
Sharron's second solo album, Songs of Love and Loss, was recorded at home in Oxford and at Dungeon Studios in the Cotswolds. The album features Jane Griffiths on fiddle and viola, Jon Fletcher on harmonica and occasional guitar, banjo and vocals, Colin Fletcher on bass, as well as BBC Folk Award-winning fiddler Jon Boden and Grammy-nominated early music violinist Giles Lewin. The album was finished in Providence and mixed with Jeffrey Alexander (The Iditarod, Black Forest/Black Sea). Songs of Love and Loss is a natural follow-up to Beautiful Twisted, in places darker and more discordant, in others gentler and sweeter.
Sharron has been featured in The Wire, New Folk Sounds, Arthur, Ptolemaic Terrascope and Broken Face. She has been interviewed on BBC Radio 3 for 'A Place Called England' discussing the future of English folk music and recorded sessions for BBC Radio Scotland and independent radio stations across the US. Her fans include veteran folk musician Archie Fisher and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.
Eternal Love
Sharron Kraus Lyrics
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It lingers, no, insists, through all
Resting, with my gaze and touch on you
And I have no retreat, no way to sever
Had I a choice, would I choose other?
But there is no choice, no choice in this matter
My love is of wisdom, of truth, of nature
But stumbles on against the wind
And is undeterred by suffering and pain
I love you now and will love you then
I wonder when we will meet again
In Sharron Kraus's song "Eternal Love," the opening lines "Love is not always kind but never is cruel / It lingers, no, insists, through all" present the complex and often paradoxical nature of true love. Love is not always pleasant, but it endures even in difficult times. The singer seems to be addressing their beloved, stating that their love for them is unwavering, and though they have no way out of their feelings, they ask themselves if they would choose otherwise if they did.
The second stanza of the song tells us about the nature of the singer's love, one that is rooted in wisdom and honesty, and is not concerned or affected by criticism or blame. This love moves forward, even when faced with obstacles, and remains strong despite pain and suffering. The singer expresses their love for the person in the present and the future, wondering when they will meet again, indicating that this might be a projective expression of longing and yearning for someone.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of deep, unshakeable love that endures through difficult times, and that is based on wisdom and truth, rather than simply on passing emotions. The singer seems to be in awe of the force of their emotions, acknowledging that there is no way out of their love, but happy to be committed to this eternal love, despite its potential challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is not always kind but never is cruel
Love can often be difficult or harsh, but it is never intentionally hurtful or malicious.
It lingers, no, insists, through all
Love endures and persists through all circumstances, regardless of time or distance.
Resting, with my gaze and touch on you
When I am with you, all of my attention and affection is focused on you completely.
And I have no retreat, no way to sever
I am completely committed to you and cannot imagine ending our relationship.
Had I a choice, would I choose other?
Although I love you deeply, I sometimes wonder if my life would be easier or happier with someone else.
But there is no choice, no choice in this matter
Despite my doubts and fears, I know deep down that I cannot imagine my life without you.
My love is of wisdom, of truth, of nature
My love for you is pure and authentic, grounded in wisdom and truth, and innate to my character and being.
It pays no regard to fault or censure
My love for you is unconditional and unaffected by any shortcomings or criticisms you may have or receive from others.
But stumbles on against the wind
Despite obstacles and challenges, my love for you continues to persist and flourish.
And is undeterred by suffering and pain
Even if our relationship encounters hardship or hurt, my love for you will remain steadfast and unshaken.
I love you now and will love you then
My love for you is eternal and unchanging, both in the present and in the future.
I wonder when we will meet again
Although we are apart now, I look forward to the day when we can be together again.
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.