The Crow

by Cruachan

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Betwixtyiff A certified banger to remind me just WHY I fell in love with Cruachan. Beautiful lyrical imagery that's so distinctly Irish with instrumentation that's just as so. And of course the blend of folk and metal is on full display here. The guest vocalist's contributions shine bright, as do Keith's vocals as always. You'll catch me a happy listener and buyer when the full album comes out! Favorite track: The Crow.

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lyrics

Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Fly like a witch in the evening sky
Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Men flee, men hide, and children cry

Oh the crow does sit on the shortest branch
Of the oldest oak there be
And she views her vast surroundings
With an ominous sense of glee
She’s more devious than the falcon
She is wiser than the owl
She has seen the greatest feats of men
And has witnessed deeds most foul

Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Fly like a witch in the evening sky
Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Men flee, men hide, and children cry

Oh she softly glides to the earth below
Cloaked in childish dreams of night
And settles upon a pile of dead
Neither sorrowful nor contrite
For the dead - they were once children
They were wards of a pious state
Well now they lie here lifeless
Victims of an imposed faith

Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Fly like a witch in the evening sky
Black as coal with the Devil’s eye
Men flee, men hide, and children cry

Oh the sisters call her a wicked bird
As they run and wave their arms
But the crow respects the olden ways
Of nature spells, and forest charms
She calls the children to her
And to her they do come
They leave the evils of men’s earth
And fly towards the rising sun

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released November 25, 2022

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Cruachan

Cruachan were formed by Keith Fay in 1992, originally called 'Minas Tirith', the name was changed when the direction focused more on Irish history and mythology. The main defining factor for Cruachan is the fusion of Irish folk music with metal, which had never been done before. In 2020 they signed with Despotz Records. ... more

discography

The Blacksmith

May 2023
The Living and The Dead

Mar 2023
The Witch

Feb 2023
The Reaper

Jan 2023
The Crow

Nov 2022
The Hawthorn

Oct 2020
A Celtic Leagacy

Jul 2007
Pagan

Apr 2004
Folk-Lore

Feb 2002
The Middle Kingdom

Jun 2000

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