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Canard's Grace

from The Power Behind The Throne by Blyth Power

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‘Quand je suis loin de lui
Je ressens la pluie d'une autre planète …’

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Sweet green the valley in the deepest slumber lies
All around the eaves the swallows and the martins stoop and fly
And all along the riverbank the old dog otters lie
And watch the muddy waters slowly trickle by

My father called me over to his library by and by
Disdainful was his summons and in bleak distemper I
Put on my winning smile and donned a callow guise
To dazzle him to charm and to paralyse

My father as blood stock was bartering me
Like flies around me thick they crawled so willing and so keen
And soon a suitor had accepted had a price for me agreed
And all his blessings gave the blushing bride to be

Great vapours then affecting oh I weeping swore
While trying hard not to stamp upon the library floor
I said I'll marry him for love and for nothing more
Nor your money take nor honour pawn

This looks just like my daughter then my father cried
This mad gorgon all dressed up here as a Lammas bride
But deep birchwoods of cunning all within you lie
Deep malice and ill manners hide

Then my mantle I ripped and my bodice tore
Rare vases I smashed as I slammed the door
Great man-eating leopards deep within me roared
And with hammers smashing smote the manor walls

So how much will you pay me and when
To bite back my laughter and promise me forever and amen
To honour me obey me and together all our wedding night to spend
To have and hold and then give back again

But I'll manage I'll marry my word I gave
And I'll hound the poor fool deep into an early grave
With grief his bedfellow and courtesan made
Unwilling there together laid

So how much will you pay me and when
To drag my white body bag down to the altar wrapped in chains
Where you’ll slip the ring over my finger and I’ll promise once again
To have and hold and to throw away

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from The Power Behind The Throne, released June 7, 2023
Violin by Harry Able.

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Since 1984 Blyth Power have been playing and recording original music, which although regarded by many as fitting into the folk rock catergory goes so much further. Based around the lyrics of songwriter Joseph Porter, the band's sound is unique, and there is an atmosphere to Blyth Power that adds a depth to the music, and makes them more than just another pop group. ... more

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