That was gorgeous. Oh, the falcon was a pretty bird Wandered as she flew She danced around and pranced around Wherever the warm winds blew And the falcon was a pretty bird Her voice was always still But men with drums and men with guns They taught her how to kill Her eye was on the sparrow Her mind was on the dove But no one cared and no one dared To speak to her of love Her eyes are always hooded Her claws are sharp as steel We teach her not to see too much We teach her not to feel Go build you a log cabin On a mountain so high And hear the feathered war-bird's yell As she goes screaming by She'll tease you She'll please you She'll satisfy your needs But someday she might turn around And maul the hand that feeds Your hours might be numbered Your end might come someday Go break her chain and free her brain And send her on her way And the falcon is a pretty bird Wonders as she flies She asks us easy questions We tell her easy lies
@*JessDoritoWhale*, Hear! HEAR!!! :) Absolutely! From a professional music and film perspective, Merlin also adds an advanced dimension of attractively stylish physical aesthetic with his apparent confident yet humble demeanour, personal fashion sense via his colour and design selections and combinations, and cute yet handsome dimples (please also screen their incomplete, experimental short film 'Merlin Drop'). All mentioned are *completely unnecessary additions* as Cosmo is very cute, commands enthralling attention and is *terrifically, impressively brilliant, all 'round,* however, Merlin's physical aesthetic and relaxed confidence *would be* an appreciated addition for the more sensual (or superficial) audience members when performing live or via video or film. :) Also, touring can become gruelling and is at times lonely. Invaluably, they seem to be very fond, loving and trusting of each other. It seems Merlin is very busy with his academic and literary work and therefore perhaps he hasn't much interest in pursuing a professional music career on a grander scale (which, if so, is *completely understandable ;)* ). ...Please know this lengthy point was derived and delivered ONLY from a business perspective, in the case Cosmo may be interested in any and all ideas relating to *his skillfully and creatively earned, impending, vast commercial success.* xox
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Everybody is talking about how much they love this song, but I haven't heard anyone discussing the meaning. I've read through the lyrics and I see it as the falcon being a woman in today's society. She's pretty and she does what she's told, but she wants more and she has her own thoughts. They're saying that, while she might be doing as society wants right now, there's going to come a day when she won't want to and she'll "maul the hand that feeds". He's saying that we should "break her chains and free her brain" instead of keeping her in that state of giving her easy lies to her easy questions. Let her be free and have her own thoughts.
I’ve heard (which is supported by the time frame and the fact the Fariñas were outspokenly against the War) that the song is also a form of allegory about the fate of the young men who were conscripted to fight in the Vietnam War. The boys were often only a few years out of school, and were forced from their home and trained to all of a few months, then shipped far, far away into a useless, futile conflict. IF they survived, they were met with nothing but hostility, and had very few support getting back into civilian life. Many of them were disabled and heavily traumatized
I love Cosmo's silvery and warm timbre in his voice! That's the only way I can describe it, silvery and warm, and it's the warmest baritone voice I've heard!
My life's greatest find. I have never connected more to any other artist in my life. There isn't a cover nor creation of Cosmo Sheldrake's that I don't love. It's rare to find that. Thank you for what you and Merlin do!
Powerful. Dramatic. Haunting. Please do more, Cosmo! Somehow I'm torn on if I like the melodic tunes you've made or just your raw voice! I wish I could heart react this song!
I’m having one of those moments where the music is so beautiful my heart is fluttering and my chest is hyperventilating and I just shiver all over as it sings to my very soul. ❤️❤️❤️
A respectful and beautiful version of The Falcon, composed by Richard Farina and recorded originally by the amazing Mimi and Richard Farina. The Falcon appeared on Mimi and Richard’s premiere album, Celebrations for a Grey Day, a veritable tour de force as with their second album, Reflections in a Crystal Wind.
Big crowded gangs failed to make feel us good with that shoes and cloths brand's lyrics but this simple old Town type lyrics are the most heard by time i think.
The brother in the background is playing some kind of handheld percussion, i think cosmo is just holding those sticks and moving his hands to the beats but i was confused at first too
I think the brothers are both playing the sticks like the old bluegrass spoons, but are tapping on different beats in order to make the more intricate military style drumming. I'm not sure though, and would love some explanation, lol. Brilliant performance though.
Anyone having an idea where I could get the sheets of this beautiful song from? would love to sing it, too. Thanks for this beautiful music cosmi, merlin and mel (?) THANK YOU!
