The Return of Pan
The Waterboys
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I stood upon the balcony with my brand new bride The clink of bells came drifting down the mountainside When in our sight something moved Lightning eyed and cloven hoofed, The great god Pan is alive! He moves amid the modern world in disguise It's possible to look into his immortal eyes He's like a man you'd meet anyplace Until you recognize that ancient face The great god Pan is alive! At sea on a ship in a thunder storm On the very night that Christ was born A sailor heard from overhead A mighty voice cry
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5 facts about this song
Song Details"The Return of Pan" is a song by The Waterboys, a British-Irish folk-rock band, known for their mix of celtic, gospel, and country genres.
- The song was released in 1993 as part of their album "Dream Harder."
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Song InspirationThe song is a homage to Pan, the Greek God of nature, the wild, shepherds, and flocks. Pan is often depicted playing the panpipes.
- Mike Scott, the singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the band, admitted in several interviews that he has been deeply influenced by spiritual themes, which is apparent in this song.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics include astronomical references to the star Sirius, which in ancient times was of great astrological significance.
- The lines "Jupiter and Apollo, the Gods are in the Calling" references ancient Greek gods, reinforcing the song's connection with mythology.
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Album Success"Dream Harder," the album featuring "The Return of Pan", became a commercial success in the United Kingdom and the United States.
- "The Return of Pan" did not release as a single, but it has remained a fan favorite from the album.
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Band TriviaThe Waterboys are known for rotating their lineup, with more than 70 members over time, but Mike Scott has been a consistent member throughout.
- Although the band has a fluctuating lineup, "The Return of Pan," like most of their songs, was written solely by Scott, evidencing his creative control and influence over the band's output.
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