Easter
Marillion
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A ghost of a mist was on the field The grey and the Green together The noise of a distant farm machine Out of the first light came A tatered necklace of hedge and trees On the southern side of the hill Betrays where the border runs between Where Mary Dunoon's boy fell Easter here again A time for the Blind to see Easter Surely now can all of your hearts be free Out of the port of Liverpool Bound for the North of Ireland The wash of the spray and horsetail waves The roll of the sea below And Easter here again A time for the Blind to see Easter Surely now can all of your hearts be free What will you do? Make a stone of your Heart? Will you set things right When you tear them apart? Will you sleep at night With the Plough and the Stars alight? What will you do? With the wire & the gun? That'll set things right When it's said and done? Will you sleep at night? Is there so much love to hide? Forgive Forget Sing 'Never again'
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Written by: MARK KELLY, IAN MOSLEY, STEVE ROTHERY, PETE TREWAVAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Easter" is a song by Marillion, a British rock band formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England in 1979.
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Album & ReleaseThe song is from their fifth studio album, 'Seasons End,' which was released in 1989.
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Line-up ChangesThe 'Seasons End' album is significant as it marked the debut of the band’s new vocalist, Steve Hogarth, following the departure of former band member, Fish.
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Music StyleIt is known for its unique mixture of progressive rock elements with more mainstream rock, mirroring Marillion's stylistic evolution throughout their career.
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Noteworthy Acclaim"Easter" is one of the band's most popular songs and continues to be a fixture in their live performances.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics have considerable political undertones, actually a lament over the troubles in Northern Ireland. The lyrics are full of symbolic references to the political issues, hoping for the advent of peace in Ireland, likened to the rebirth of Easter.
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Charity CauseThe band released a remixed version of the song as a charity single in 1990 to raise money for Northern Ireland charity organizations.
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Reception & PopularityDespite its political leanings, "Easter" is passionately received by fans due to its powerful message and emotive delivery.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart staying for three weeks in the list, which is decent success for a rock band of their genre.
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Live PerformancesThe song’s live renditions often feature an extended guitar solo by band member Steve Rothery, showcasing his musical prowess.
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LegacyMore than three decades after its release, "Easter" continues to resonate with listeners around the world, attesting to Marillion's lasting influence in the rock music scene.
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