Formed by Leo Moran and Davy Carton, members have included singer, guitarist, and mandolin player John "Turps" Burke; bass player Pearse Doherty; keyboard and accordion player Tony Lambert; keyboard player and guitarist Derek Murray; and drummers Padraig Stevens, John Donnelly, Jimi Higgins, and Fran Breen. The current line-up is Leo Moran (vocals, guitar), Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Kevin Duffy (keyboards), Anthony Thistlethwaite (bass guitar, saxphone), and EÃmhÃn Craddock (drums).
There is a special place in rock 'n' roll mythology reserved for that rare phenomenon, the people's band. The Grateful Dead, The Faces, Status Quo and Bruce Springsteen during his years as leader of the E Street Band are examples which define the breed: performers who have established a special relationship with their audience irrespective of marketing budgets and media approval, and for whom the dictates of fashion are broadly meaningless. The Saw Doctors are the latest in this strangely noble line" - The Times
"One of the Great Live Bands"
Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
"The Saw Doctors are the very definition of the people's band." - Q Magazine
"The band's formula can best be described as one part Creedence, one part Hootie, and one part Irish Historical Society" - Rolling Stone Magazine
"One of the world's most appealing roots rock outfits." - Washington Post
During 2010 the band played a number of music festival appearances, including playing at the 40th anniversary of the Glastonbury Festival. September 2010 saw the release of their seventh album, The Further Adventures of... The Saw Doctors.
In 2013 the band decided to quit touring .Three members (Moran, Thistlethwaite and O'Neill) have formed a band with fellow Galway musicians called The Cabin Collective. It is currently unknown whether the Saw Doctors will be returning from their break.
Still The Only One
The Saw Doctors Lyrics
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all of the battles are won
all of the words have been spoken
and you are still the only one
all of the heavens have opened
all of the rivers are run
all of the dams have been broken
the only one, the only one
you are still the only one
and all of the time we have taken
all of the joy and the fun
all of the years, the tears and the fears
and you are still the only one
although the winter storm still rages
there's a new dawn just begun
full of hope and new couragous
and you are still the only one
the only one, the only one
you are still the only one
the only one, the only one
you are still the only one
The Saw Doctors' song Still The Only One is a beautifully written and emotional love song, which speaks to the idea that despite all of the trials and tribulations that a couple might face, they will always remain devoted to each other. The opening lines of the song suggest that all of the battles and conflicts have come to an end, portraying a sense of peace and tranquility. The lyrics, which include phrases such as "all of the words have been spoken" and "all of the rivers are run", create a feeling of finality and closure.
The chorus of the song repeats the simple phrase "you are still the only one" three times, underscoring the central message of the song: that despite everything else that has happened, the couple's love for each other remains steadfast and unwavering. The final verse of the song offers a sense of hope for the future, suggesting that even though there may be challenges ahead, the couple will always be able to rely on their deep, abiding love to carry them through. Overall, the song is a beautiful testament to the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
all of the fighting is over
All previous conflicts have been settled
all of the battles are won
All previous struggles have been overcome
all of the words have been spoken
All that needed to be said has been communicated
and you are still the only one
Despite all of this, you remain the most important person in my life
all of the heavens have opened
Nature has unleashed all of its fury
all of the rivers are run
Every river has reached its conclusion
all of the dams have been broken
All barriers have been removed
you are still the only one
Yet, you still remain the most important person in my life
all of the time we have taken
Reflecting on all of the time that has passed
all of the joy and the fun
Recalling all the happy moments we shared
all of the years, the tears and the fears
Reflecting on all of the good times and bad that we've been through together
and you are still the only one
Yet, you still remain the most important person in my life
although the winter storm still rages
Despite the challenges that still remain
there's a new dawn just begun
We still have the opportunity for new beginnings
full of hope and new couragous
We can face these challenges with new found hope and courage
and you are still the only one
Despite any new challenges, you remain the most important person in my life
the only one, the only one
You are the one and only person that matters to me
you are still the only one
No matter what happens, you remain the most important person in my life
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim
on Howya Julia
This song is about a famous interview done by venerable talk show host Gay (Gay-bo) Byrne on he weekly talk show "The Late Late Show". The Late Late was broadcast live on one of Ireland's two TV channels and was a major cultural touchstone for Irish people. When the narrator in the song asks "Did you hear about yer one" it demonstrates how reasonable it would be to assume any random "Julia" in Ireland would have seen the interview.
The interview is of the lover of a famous Irish bishop named Eamon Casey. Widely regarded as an incredible man. Casey was known for a series of well thought out initiatives that helped the most vulnerable Irish people in the world.
When he "slipped and broke his fast" they're referring to how he fell in love with a woman and fathered a child with her whom he provided for. The chorus is a ribald distillation of all the jokes going around Ireland about the bishop having sex.
"Oh the blind and faithful followers are worried and distraught
And the only thing that's botherin' them is that the poor man he got caught"
refers to the fact that the people of Ireland could care less about him having sex with a woman. They're just sad that because he got caught that he was exiled to Brazil and he wouldn't be around to do his good works in Ireland any more.
The song finishes by bringing you back to the start and reminding you this is a conversation about the interview on The Late Late Show. The repetition of How ya Julia is to show that this conversation was repeated around Ireland by everyone and how it was the main topic of conversation for some time.