The Mourning Minstrel

1995

Lyrics

I believed in grandfather's way
I chose to cherish my pride
I was aware of the price I must pay
I still have dreams left inside

My heart was filled with innocent trust
But when I opened my eyes
I was betrayed by the people I loved
Their darkness clouded my skies
Their weakness shattered our ties

Don't you believe the sun is dying sir
(You don't know, no you don't know)
Don't you believe in stars and signs
(Gone in a wink of an eye)
Don't you believe in magic
Don't you believe in magic
Feeding the feud till you die

In this world of hate and mistrust
I'm scared to open my eyes
This is no place for a child to grow up
Where greed and power entice
Where dreams are murdered by lies

On my own through the desert
On my own through the land
Let me take all the children by the hand
And I'll give them a future
And I'll give them a hope
That you fools on the earth don't understand

Credits

Composed, written, arranged and produced
Robby Valentine
Acoustic guitar, lead-vocals and vocal harmonies, synthesizers and additional piano
Robby Valentine
Violin
Roma Mirando
Cimbalom
Tjaja Mirando
Grand Piano
Prala Brandt
Double bass
Soenie Brandt
Recorders
Rob Beek
Drums
Juan van Emmerloot
Bass-guitar
Arthur Polini
Guitar
Rob Winter

About this song

Title
The Mourning Minstrel
Year
1995