Marcus Warner - Midsummer Night (Official Lyric Video)

Available here: http://marcuswarner.com/midsummernight.html Inspired by the tales told by Dervish and The Gloaming, this tune recounts the tragedy of a pair of young lovers separated by their differences, and the pressures put upon them by a society that values strength above artistry. Lyrics: When I took my first steps on those northern heights My father said proudly, you’re born to fight He spoke of great battles where dragons lay slain That was my fate, a glorious life full of pain But then I heard music, and the beauty of art Came to me swiftly and pierced my heart I swore that I’d write the great songs of our time I’d travel the world, and that destiny would be mine And yet I would soon forget I had cared When I saw how the sun caught in her hair We danced hand in hand To the sound of the fiddle band As boys set the fires alight And I knew soon enough The only girl I’d ever love Was her on that midsummer night Hey, I was a fool I never saw it through to the end I was held fast by the stars she had cast in her eyes On that midsummer night One day she said boy, you must face your fears It’s been a tradition for a thousand years I won’t have a husband who hides for hours Can’t lift a sword, and draws pretty pictures of flowers Well, I said to her, darling, you’re not for me I won’t have a wife crush my artistry Perhaps it is time that we sever our ties She screamed and she cursed, tears welling up in her eyes But I’d take it back again, I swear For a chance to see the sun dance in her hair We swung hand in hand To the sound of the fiddle band As boys set the fires alight And I knew it then And surely, I’d know again The girl on that midsummer night Hey, I was a fool I never saw it through I was held fast by the stars she had cast in her eyes On that midsummer night If I’d heard everything I’ve learned so far I’d be bolder and I’d hold her in my arms And the life that I’ve made I’d give it all away Just like I once thought I might When I knew what I’d be At least ‘til she looked at me Once on a midsummer night Hey, I was a fool I never saw it through to the end I was held fast by the stars she had cast in her eyes On that midsummer night Follow me on social media to stay up to date with my new music and the other stuff I get up to: Instagram: http://instagram.com/marcuswarnermusic Facebook: http://facebook.com/MarcusWarnerMusic Patreon: http://patreon.com/MarcusWarner Website: http://marcuswarner.com