![]() The final piece that brought it together was Dan’s drumming. The Wild Rovers took this song and its foundations and made it driving and rocking. Are those words? Devin Avey, our lead guitarist, came up with catchy hooks and a unique solo that drives and diversifies the song. The song broke away from the traditional Celtic sound and explored a fusion of a punkish, countryish sound. The final verse describes the longing of many faith traditions: A new heaven and new Earth where suffering and tears are “wiped away.” I am encouraged by the recent peace the Protestants and Catholics are experiencing and the breaking away from the needless killing of each other. The very core and key command was when Jesus taught us: “To love one another, as I have loved you.” That is a difficult command to follow, at times when we consider what Jesus endured for us. The Irish legacy of denominational strife, war and bloodshed are a painful chapter of Christianity. My favorite part of the song is the Bridge, which touches on the pain and suffering of war and the cry for justice. ![]() After editing the song over time, we decided to drop the 3rd verse exploring the exploits of Cúchulainn and the mythology of old, because of the song’s length. ![]() Patrick introduces the song’s first verse, followed by the famed patriots of Irish History and their battle for Irish freedom from England’s tyranny. ![]() Wear the Green touches on the trials and struggles that Ireland has endured. Not too long ago I was inspired to write a song about the Irish and their quest for freedom, faith and hope for the future. ![]()
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