Name: King Of Birds
Duration: P00H04M09S
Description: This comes with a big nod of thanks and respect to the Occupy Movement, especially at St Paul’s in London, for ringing a bell that needs ringing. The king of birds in mythology is The Wren, a motif for Sir Christopher. The song tracks the symbolism of St Paul’s cathedral set against the backdrop of The Great Fire of London, The Blitz and The City of today.

King Of Birds

from TRACES by Karine Polwart

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This comes with a big nod of thanks and respect to the Occupy Movement, especially at St Paul’s in London, for ringing a bell that needs ringing. The king of birds in mythology is The Wren, a motif for Sir Christopher. The song tracks the symbolism of St Paul’s cathedral set against the backdrop of The Great Fire of London, The Blitz and The City of today.

lyrics

KING OF BIRDS

At Ludgate Hill
on the cracked and blackened cobbles of the town
the ashes fall to rest
As the tiny King of Birds he flutters down
to build a citadel
to light glory in the dark
and from hell
to breath hope in every heart

At Ludgate Hill
through the siren screams the heavens burn again
the city holds its breath
as the tiny little king in slumber bed
arises from the dust
to light glory in the dark
and through the frost
to breathe hope in every heart

At Ludgate Hill
where the towers of smoke and mirrors bruise the sky
the pilgrims huddle in
as the tiny King of Birds begins to cry
the people start to sing
to light glory in the dark
to ring the bell
and to breathe hope in every heart

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from TRACES, released August 13, 2012
Written by Karine Polwart (MCPS/PRS)

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Karine Polwart UK

One of the finest singer-songwriters in Britain" The Guardian

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May 22

Foxlowe Arts Centre

Leek, UK
May 23

Newhampton Arts Centre

Wolverhampton, UK
May 24

BIRDWELL VENUE

Barnsley, UK
May 26

Byre Theatre

St. Andrews, UK
Jun 19

The Stoller Hall

Manchester, UK
Jun 22

Kendal Brewery Arts Centre

Cumbria, UK
Nov 3

Kings Place

London, UK
Nov 23

Wadsworth Community Centre;

Hebden Bridge, UK

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