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Rime Of The Not​-​So​-​Ancient Mariner

from Bloody Well Everything! (The Complete Works 1985​-​2000) by The Whisky Priests

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Originally released in 1994 on ‘The Power and The Glory’ [WPTC8/WPTCD8]

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RIME OF THE NOT-SO-ANCIENT MARINER

When the mariner sailed the ocean wide
With freedom in his sails
His hair was radiant with pearls of stars
As he searched for untold tales
From his bow all crystal clear
Big fish swam before his eyes
But as the wind ruffled his shining air
They saw through his disguise

The glittering stars were in his eyes
The sun and moon your slaves
You held the whole world in your hands
But now you've lowered your sails

Your clear skies were a sapphire blue
Your rivals' skies were grey
The race was won if you had known
Why did you delay
The seven seas denied your quest
To win Poseidon's crown
Maidens fair cursed you in despair
As you failed to win renown

Dark streets shone as you walked on
All carpeted in gold
Bedecked in jewels of dazzling hue
A treasure for your hold
But your mistresses are the masters now
Your raiment turned to grey
The stars went out now no sun shines
The sparkle's gone away

Now all that glitters isn't gold
Now all the secrets have been told
The sailors have all returned home
Adventurous hearts have turned to stone
Now as you sit and count your gold
They were all lies those stories told
Safe and sound and lost at home
An ancient curse turned you to stone

(Gary Miller)

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from Bloody Well Everything! (The Complete Works 1985​-​2000), released October 15, 2018
Gary Miller - lead & backing vocals, acoustic guitars
Glenn Miller - accordion, keyboard
Mick Tyas - bass, backing vocal
Paul Carless - mandolin
Nick Buck - drums

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The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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