1. The Elders ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists which have used this name
1. The Elders are a six-piece Irish American folk rock band, that formed in Kansas City, Missouri.
The band has released six studio albums, The Elders, Pass It on Down, American Wake, Racing the Tide, Gael Day and Wanderin' Life & Times, as well as three live albums "The Best Crowd We Ever Had", "Live at the Gem" and "Alive and Live in Ireland" and one compilation album, "The Best of The Elders Volume 1" which includes some live tracks. They have toured in the United States, Ireland, and Europe, drawing faithful crowds and earning new fans wherever they go.
2. The Elders are a punk band from Tempe, Arizona
3) The Elders are a rock band Fullerton, California. They have released two live albums, both recorded at local venues in 2007. In addition, they have released two self-produced albums, "Castle Of Wood" in 2007 and "Bird Dog" in 2008.
Their current lineup includes Grant "Chowders" Boughter (lead vocals, bass), Jon "Une Twa" Collier (guitar, vocals), Brian "Splooges" Sturgis (guitar, vocals), and Michael "Moze" Karapetian (drums).
Meetings of the Waters
The Elders Lyrics
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Every sailor & schoolboy in the throes
A hero of rebels looking for a fight
Let loose the muse like so many times before tonight
We were late to the party we stayed too long
Remembered the words but forgot the songs
I knew all the titles to vanquish my foes
Making my mistakes, learning what it takes to be a man
This holy night of summer's just begun
Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun
Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Meet me underneath the tree
Moore's melodies in the air
And all defenses would disappear
Soothing her with verses that roll off my tongue
Choosing every word she would offer her charms
And in the lucky morning I'll hold her in my arms
This holy night of summer's just begun
Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun
Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Meet me underneath the tree
The Elders' song "Meetings of the Waters" tells a poignant story of a man's memories of summer nights spent in the company of his friends and loved ones. The opening lines, "The last rose of summer everyone knows, every sailor and schoolboy in the throes," allude to the melancholic and fleeting nature of summer as experienced and remembered by many people over time. The man reflects on how he and his friends were "late to the party" but still enjoyed the company of each other, immersed in poetry and wine.
As the night unfolds, the man finds himself caught up in the beauty of the moment as "Moore's melodies" fill the air, and he loses all his defenses. He speaks of "choosing every word" to charm a woman, and we can imagine a young group of people enjoying each other's company, with music, poetry, and wine as their companions. The man's desire to embrace and hold the woman he has charmed is palpable in the final stanza, as he refers to the lucky morning where he hopes to wake up with her by his side.
Overall, Meetings of the Waters is a beautiful, nostalgic ballad about cherishing the beauty in simple things, and the importance of savoring every fleeting moment of life. The song is a tribute to the enduring and universal human experience of enjoying the warmth of the summer nights and the company of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
The last rose of summer everyone knows
The beginning of the end is near
Every sailor & schoolboy in the throes
Everyone is feeling the same intense emotions
A hero of rebels looking for a fight
A brave fighter who stands up for what they believe in
Let loose the muse like so many times before tonight
Let the inspiration flow freely
We were late to the party we stayed too long
We missed our chance and lingered too much
Remembered the words but forgot the songs
We know what to say but don't know how to do it
I knew all the titles to vanquish my foes
I had all the knowledge to defeat my enemies
Poetry & wine were part of the plan
Using creativity and pleasure to reach our goals
Making my mistakes, learning what it takes to be a man
Failing and growing up to be a better person
This holy night of summer's just begun
The start of a special, magical night
Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun
We'll enjoy this night until it ends
Meet me at the meeting of the waters
Let's reunite at a meaningful place
Meet me underneath the tree
Come find me at this specific location
Moore's melodies in the air
Exceptional music surrounds us
And all defenses would disappear
Our guard would go down
Soothing her with verses that roll off my tongue
Comforting her with smooth words
Choosing every word she would offer her charms
Picking the right words to impress her
And in the lucky morning I'll hold her in my arms
If fortunate, we'll wake up together
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.