Halloween

Samhain

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[Intro]
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Not the same (aim, aim, aim)
Abstain (from the vain)
Avoid (the pain)
Refrain (from insane)
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)

[Verse 1]
That time of year
When far draws near
You quickly realize
You need a disguise

[Bridge]
Better set to task
(Wearing a mask)

[Chorus]
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Not the same (aim, aim, aim)
As it was before
(No, not any more)

[Bridge]
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Not the same (aim, aim, aim)
Evil spirit (nowhere near it)
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)

[Verse 2]
The time of harvest
(Draws near us)
Light a bonfire
(To take us higher)

[Bridge]
In the glow we’ll bask
(Wearing our mask)

[Chorus]
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Not the same (aim, aim, aim)
As it was before
(No, not any more)

[Outro]
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Not the same (aim, aim, aim)
Evil spirit (don’t wanna hear it)
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)
Be still spirit (we don’t fear it)
Abstain (from the vain)
Avoid (the pain)
Refrain (from insane)
Samhain (ain, ain, ain)

ABOUT THE SONG
The origins of Halloween, which began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain around 2,000 years ago, a time when Celts wore disguises and masks to ward off spirits believed to roam the Earth during the thinning of the veil between worlds. This pagan holiday marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the transition into winter, with bonfires, costumes and masks playing a significant role in the traditions to confuse and deter evil spirits.

Thinning of the Veil

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Thinning-of-the-Veil.mp4
Thinning-of-the-Veil-Pt-2.mp3
Thinning-of-the-Veil-Pt-2.mp4

[Intro]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
The thinning of the veil
(You’re turning pale)

[Verse 1]
The boundary
… between the living
(and the dead)
Harder to see
… forgiving…
(the devil wed)

[Chorus]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
Your soul consumed
(Without costume)

[Bridge]
The thinning of the veil
(You’re turning pale)
The thing to fear
(Itself is clear)
Fear!

[Verse 2]
In breadth (and depth)
Growing thinner (thinner)
Heaven and hell… (well)
Betwixt (we dwell)
Or couldn’t you tell
(Might be just as well)

[Chorus]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
Your soul consumed
(Without costume)

[Outro]
The thinning of the veil
(Hear the voices wail)
The thing to fear
(Itself is clear)
Fear!
(Fear itself is here)
Listen… hear

ABOUT THE SONG
Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain around 2,000 years ago, a time when Celts wore disguises and masks to ward off spirits believed to roam the Earth during the thinning of the veil between worlds. This pagan holiday marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the transition into winter, with bonfires and costumes playing a significant role in the traditions to confuse and deter evil spirits.

• Blurred Veil:

  It was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead became thin, allowing spirits to cross over.
• Disguises:

  To avoid being recognized or harmed by these spirits, people wore costumes and masks to blend in with the ghostly visitors.

• Arrival in America:

  Irish and Scottish immigrants brought these traditions to North America, where they continued to evolve.
• Modern-Day Traditions:

  The ancient practice of wearing disguises evolved into the modern tradition of dressing up for trick-or-treating, where people, especially children, go door-to-door collecting candy instead of soul cakes for the dead.

Between the Lines

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Between-the-Lines.mp4
Between-the-Lines-Pt-2.mp3
Between-the-Lines-Pt-2.mp4

[Intro]
Sometimes
(You have to read between the lines)

[Verse 1]
The words are not there
(Yet the meaning’s clear)
Though not said outright
(It’s in plain sight)

[Bridge]
Sometimes
(You have to read between the lines)

[Chorus]
Understand (the unstated)
Comprehend (“in the end”)
Interpret the unspoken
(One of the awoken)

[Verse 2]
Words below… words above
(Crowding out all the love)
Cannot hide the intent
(Of what it is you meant)

[Bridge]
Sometimes
(You have to read between the lines)

[Chorus]
Understand (the unstated)
Comprehend (“in the end”)
Interpret the unspoken
(One of the awoken)

[Outro]
Sometimes
(You have to read between the lines)
It’s too late
(To disguise hate)
All can see
(Quite clearly)

Allhallowtide Dance

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Allhallowtide-Dance.mp4
Allhallowtide-Reggae.mp3
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[Intro]
You can’t hide
(Allhallowtide)

[Refrain]
Visiting graveyards
(In the dark of night)
Commemorate (in cemeteries)
Soul cakes (for insight)

[Bridge]
Incite (the light)
The rising tide…
(Allhallowtide)

[Refrain]
Visiting graveyards
(In the dark of night)
Commemorate (in cemeteries)
Soul cakes (for insight)

[Bridge]
In (outside)
Out (inside)
You can’t hide
(Allhallowtide)

[Refrain]
Visiting graveyards
(In the dark of night)
Commemorate (in cemeteries)
Soul cakes (for insight)

[Bridge]
Incite (the light)
The rising tide…
(Allhallowtide)

[Refrain]
Visiting graveyards
(In the dark of night)
Commemorate (in cemeteries)
Soul cakes (for insight)

[Outro]
Incite (the light)
The rising tide…
(Allhallowtide)
Shine bright (all night)
Into the light
(Insight)
Along for the ride
(Allhallowtide)

ABOUT THE SONG
Allhallowtide is a Christian season of remembrance and honor, encompassing All Hallows’ Eve (October 31st), All Saints’ Day (November 1st), and All Souls’ Day (November 2nd).

• Visiting Graveyards:

  People visit cemeteries to pray for the deceased and to decorate their graves with flowers, candles, and incense.
• Soul Cakes:

  In medieval times, sweet cakes were baked for Allhallowtide as a form of charity, often given in exchange for prayers for the dead.