Tomorrow Will Keep

Song Description

The setting is from long ago, and about those left behind when men go off to war

Song Length 6:16 Genre Folk - Traditional, World - European
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Anxious, Heartbreaking Subject Loneliness, Sorrow
Language English Era Before 1600

Lyrics

Tomorrow Will Keep
(N. Studelska, Feb. 2016)

1. Away to battle our men proudly go.
Spirits are high while many hearts are low.
Friends and neighbors, columns in line.
So fine a sight, armor yet shines.


Chorus:
Time idles by, and chores fill the day.
Talk not of our men, we feign to be gay.
Nights seem much longer-for restless we sleep.
For mothers and sisters and wives...
Tomorrow will keep.



2. News from our men we anxiously wait.
Learning scant little-from reports sent of late.
Young boys no longer-play battles to fight.
While young girls watch, their fathers to sight.


Chorus


3. Far in the distance, finally return.
Columns now smaller, loses forlorn.
Some can now sleep, yet others will weep.
We hope our young boys, safely we'll keep.


Chorus

Beautifully sung and played piece. The violin adds a wonderful touch. Important theme and great lyrics. Very haunting song. It could lure one to sleep, but in a very good way.

Done very well, the voice is captivating... the recording is very good

If this group were billed at the local folk festival, I'd definitely put them on my list of groups to hear. I'm assuming that this is a rendition of a traditional folk song about men going off to war. It's the lament of the families they left behind. The minor tune with poignant vocals and beautiful harmonies are so pleasing to the ear and hugely effective in communicating the sad emotions of the song. Love the fiddle and guitar too. There's a lot to love in this song. Bravo! Ten stars!

Wistful song about the atmosphere among the women when the men have gone off to do battle. Effective lyrics. A hypnotically repetitive tune in the traditional style, well and accurately sung. Polished, moving fiddle. All in all, well worth the listen.

Lyrics Norb Studelska Music Norb Studelska
Performance Vocals: Maria Garbisch Violins: John Patek Guitars: Norb Studelska

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