Siberian Iris (A Song for Ukraine)
by Cale
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An anti-war song written about, and for, the Ukraine in response to the invasion by Russia in February 2022. This song is dedicated to the Ukrainian people, the Russian citizens that want nothing to do with this war, and anyone who - like me - believes in non-violence.
No to war.
No to war.
lyrics
When the world has gone berserk, in the sin of risk
When the talking doesn’t work and all we’ve got is fists
And only darkness lives in this place
You’re the candle
That lights my every way
When the world is crashing down, violence fills my ears
When the words of wisdom drown and silence turns to tears
And only grey lives in this place
You’re the colour
That fills my every day
I see the burning spires in a town that once had life
I see the blooming iris, I guard her by my side
And although you’re endangered
I won’t let you die
I see your eyes
I see them with mine
When the world is deathly pale, silhouettes of black
When the words of plenty failed and all that’s left is lack
And only sorrow lives in the streets
You’re the courage
That lifts the heart in me
When only war lives in these streets
I live for peace
When the talking doesn’t work and all we’ve got is fists
And only darkness lives in this place
You’re the candle
That lights my every way
When the world is crashing down, violence fills my ears
When the words of wisdom drown and silence turns to tears
And only grey lives in this place
You’re the colour
That fills my every day
I see the burning spires in a town that once had life
I see the blooming iris, I guard her by my side
And although you’re endangered
I won’t let you die
I see your eyes
I see them with mine
When the world is deathly pale, silhouettes of black
When the words of plenty failed and all that’s left is lack
And only sorrow lives in the streets
You’re the courage
That lifts the heart in me
When only war lives in these streets
I live for peace
credits
released April 29, 2022
Music, lyrics: Andy Beck (Cale)
Mixing, mastering, additional keyboards: Bradley Osborne
Cover artwork: Alisa Bright (A. Bright Designs)
With additional thanks to Whitney Maslak, Polina Rad and Noémie Dederichs.
Music, lyrics: Andy Beck (Cale)
Mixing, mastering, additional keyboards: Bradley Osborne
Cover artwork: Alisa Bright (A. Bright Designs)
With additional thanks to Whitney Maslak, Polina Rad and Noémie Dederichs.
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Cale Glasgow, UK
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Cale is the Celtic/indie folk music project of Andy Beck, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Glasgow.
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