O gather green hazel from under the tree
The taste of the nut is a pleasure so dear
And to lie in the shade of an afternoon free
Is the sweetest of life any time of the year.
O simmer green hazel, to make a strong brew
And stir it so gently no drop splashes out
Or tincture of hazel shall only stir you
And all your fine plans pass you by with a shout.
O turn the green hazel the thatch for to lay
And set it in tight with a shove and a prod
Thereby under the thatch all the better to play
Such joy may we have of a green hazel rod.
O garland green hazel for crowns in the spring
Braid catkins in sunlight and deck ev'ry room
So murmurs and songs from each valley shall ring:
The springtime is coming, green hazel's in bloom!
Tra la the green hazel I sing for to praise,
So strong and so fair a green tree!
Green hazel may bend any number of ways
O bend the green hazel to me!
I discovered this band mere weeks ago through pure chance; someone recommended Fair in a discussion about wholesome songs. And it was; love at first listen. YouTube recommended me Battle Cries next, so I gave that a listen too, and the the energy and the overlapping lyrics made me fall in love anew.
I bought this album and Ruin less than a day later. Everything TAD have made is true art, different from everything else I've heard. Mayana
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