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They will turn me in your arms
Into a lying weasel with their wiles and charms

lyrics

Tousled witless sleep-benumbed
Midnight whistles at my door
Nightjar bids me wake and come
Leads me up to Carterhaugh
I fetched my pony from the yard
Hitched my skirts above the knee
Set off northwards riding hard
To watch the Hallows witan meet

By unbroken paths we strayed
By matted bracken blackened bark
To the coven’s hidden glade
In the tractless forest dark
To keep my silence watch and hide
And see the Devil take his tithe

Seven years my love has gone
Seven years in silence passed
Were seven years a widow scorned
To see him standing there at last
And to the Devil make his bow
And to Titania on her throne
A lover’s kiss upon the brow
I saw his armour white as bone

I saw her hand upon his thigh
I heard the whisper in the trees
I saw the triumph in her eyes
And all the fairies on their knees
I knew she’d played him for a fool
And to the Devil paid her due

Stepped from my hiding place revealed
Notched an arrow found its mark
Beneath the rising breasts concealed
Where one presumed she had a heart
Fairies twittered at my feet
But steady-eyed she raised a hand
And in acceptance not defeat
Girl she said I understand

But I would remind that you are a changeling
Into this transient world of pain
But you seek another country
With Titania there to reign
Disenchanted charming wild
You are my once begotten child

Deathly silence filled the air
Expectant seconds gathered pace
My actions caught her unawares
Transfixed the smile upon her face
I’d learned of love I’d learned to care
Of faith of charity and hope
But as the white knight stood and stared
I put an arrow through his throat
And though the Devil tried to curse me
I shot him bleeding as he fell
Cut him down and showed no mercy
I sent him spinning back to Hell
I felt the power within me soar
And the fairies’ shock and awe

Now her enchantment has been broken
With all her edicts and decrees
And her spells as if they never had been spoken
And all the fairies will be free

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from The Power Behind The Throne, released June 7, 2023
Cello by Tom Bailey.

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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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