‘After The Storm’ by Zoolon or, better put; ‘The wild and windy night, That the rain washed away, Has left a pool of tears, Crying for the day’ – Paul McCartney from the song ‘Long & Winding Road’
I’ve been reading Arthurian tales from various sources. I got hooked. Thought I’d write some words about them. ‘The Lady of The Lake’ legend for some reason fascinated me the most. For one thing she has so many variations to her forename mainly beginning with ‘N’ – none of which I can pronounce – but more than that is that she has a mystical rather than a magical feel, more so than the other characters.
I’ll play around with the words I wrote as I think when edited to fit a melody I might have a new song in the making. Anyway, first of all here’s my song ‘Pride & Time’ that pretty much fits the darkish mood of ‘The Lady of The Lakes’ words. The actual words follow on behind. I hope you enjoy;
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‘N’
Sincerity counts for nothing to The Lady of The Lake
She’s forgotten all her secrets; all her vows
She paints pictures, speaks in riddles I can’t work out
Smiles, claps her hands and takes the bows
They called you an ‘enchantress’ in the legend
You said you were good with that and the fancy gig you got
Now you live in dread of tidal waves and suffocating
I’m thinking you got sick and tired and lost the plot
What about that sword you gave big man?
The death wish King; the one who time forgot
Did you ever regret you got mixed up in the trials and tribulations
Of a castle in the air called Camelot?
Somewhere I read you ‘transcended notoriety’
And that you once knew the ‘misty path to Avalon’
I heard you want to vacate your crystal cave apartment
Go abroad and soak up the rays in Babylon?
Falling stars and magic moments lost for ever
Now that the unicorns and dragons are no more
They’re all buried in an unnamed grave in a concrete wonderland
You’ve no idea you hold the keys to the unlocked door
Are you still regretting drowning in love’s sorrow?
Don’t you miss the limelight, the romance and the fame?
Wishing you could turn back time doesn’t help none
For the record you should know I feel the same
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Do you write lyrics and melody concurrently?
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Thanks for reading David. I work every which way. Sometimes verse first yet the final song rarely sticks to the verses. I think it’s a mood thing. Thanks again ~ Zoolon aka George
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I’ve always been a bit crazy for stories surrounding Arthur. This is wonderful.
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Thanks. I often wonder if the Arthurian legends are legends. In the Dark Ages so many things were passed around by just word of mouth but the fact England, Wales and France all claim Arthur as their own makes the legends seem credible. Thanks again ~ George
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I do believe much of Arthur’s history is based in truth. It’s human nature to embellish, which would explain some of the wilder aspects.
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That’s true. There’s maybe no truth in the bulk of the tales yet I get the same feeling. At least Arthur hasn’t been picked up by the wrong end, fanatical religious lot as often happens. That would have taken all the magic away. Thanks ~ George
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I’d never thought of the religious aspect as a hazard, but it certainly could’ve been. Now, there’s a tale to be told. Arthurians vs. Christians in a bid for religious dominance.
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Neat. Arthur who pulls a sword out of a stone vs Jesus who walks on water or Buddha who could duplicate himself when he felt like it. I’m no good at satire but you’re right, there is a tale to be told ~ George
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I doubt I could pull it off, but I’ll bet your dad could
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Agreed – when his mode changes back to normality! ~ George
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A wonderful post . The legends are really something. As Leslie there ses it’s certainly possible they are based in truth. Anyway, the post wasn’t just wonderful cos of Arthurs. Great words and love that track.
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Thanks Shey. I agree. I’m thinking I just need to get rid of the words that don’t sing too well and I’ll have something surreal to sing – I hope! ~ George
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You will soon do that I am certain.
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Check out Merlin by Deepak Chopra. No, I’m not kidding. The Mary Stewart books are fabulous as well.
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Thanks for that. I certainly will check it out – as I wrote, I’m hooked on these legends right now. Thanks again ~ George
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Great song. Love the guitar playing.
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Thanks. My new guitar wanted me to play American style, so I let it. Thanks again ~ George
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From one George to another, have you thought about playing the kind of slide preferred by another George?
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Funnily enough I’ve recently done some slide bass recently for another artist. I don’t use it much right now but will do again as the circle turns. Thanks ~ George
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Arthurian legends never die. “The Once and Future King” is still a wonderful novel . Your tribute to the Lady of the Lake is lovely.
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Thank you. I need to work on Lancelot next. I read The Lady of The Lake brought him up. I never knew that before ~ George
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Love these words, bravo!
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Thank you ~ George
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The Lady of the lake… oh, how I loved the story Avalon. The riffs in this song are crazy good! Man… stand between pride and time… yes!
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Thanks for reading and so glad you liked it ~ George
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Lady ‘N” is enchanting. You have a wonderfully unique gift, George.
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Thanks for that. Your support is inspiring ~ George
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Thanks a lot for your nice likes! 👋😁🎵🎶💗👋✔
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How come I can’t follow your page or like your posts? Lol!
Word press doesn’t allow me, for some odd reason.
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Thanks Thomas. Have you tried hitting the ‘visit site’ link top right? That’s the one I use when I’m stuck on others postings. Best of luck ~ Zoolon aka George
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How come I cant follow you or like your posts?
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Arthurian legends, castles in the air and a dark lady of a dark lake. The words bring many things to mind; real people who have had trouble living with fame and or notoriery. It is never what it seems from afar. Thanks for stirring up my snoozy Saturday afternoon brain.
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Thanks Anne. Sorry its taken so long to get back to you. I spent all of yesterday engrossed in the cricket World Cup that England won for the first ever time! Anyway, I glad Saturday was good for you ~ George
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I was listening to the tennis on BBC satellite radio and they also gave bits of the cricket as well. Exciting stuff!
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great vocals and lyric. enjoy the time i get to stop by.
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Thanks for listening. Means a lot. Thanks again ~ George
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A lovely song, George – words and melody.
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Thanks for that, Cath. It’s always a good feeling when someone listens to my music. Thanks again ~ George
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Hmm…I almost feel like this could be a piano, slow and wandering, or an acoustic guitar. A lonely instrument for a lonely song, sadly beautiful.
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Thanks. I’ve always liked lonely instruments. It’s probably the only way I like to hear a violin. I agree with you. Thanks again ~ George
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Great post. And I love the song. It’s so good. 👍
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Thanks for listening, Ana ~ Zoolon aka George
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Love the guitar, and the poem, and I do believe the dragons existed.
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Thanks. I would be neat if they did exist somewhere in a dense forest, Merlin style ~ Thanks again ~ George
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Firstly, you’re a lyricist for writing something like this. It’s poetry, not song writing. Next, the song reminded me of a cowboy riding into the sunset while he thinks of the legend. And that guitar solo at the end! Your voice has this Steven Wilson quality to it.
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Thanks again. Ever since I got myself an American Telecaster a few months back I’ve somehow started playing smooth US style (‘ish, as I can’t claim to be an expert). I think it showed on this number. It’s like the guitar is sending me subliminal messages – good ones. Thanks again ~ George
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