The references to barley in the song derive from the fact that the rebels often carried barley oats in their pockets as provisions for when on the march. This gave rise to the post-rebellion phenomenon of barley growing and marking the "croppy-holes", mass unmarked graves which slain rebels were thrown into, symbolising the regenerative nature of Irish resistance to British rule.
sends shivers down my acidic spine. forgive me for being forward but this album brought me to beautiful place while sleeping off an acid trip. something about their melody and soulful resonance that truly moves me . can't help it . they are truly underexposed. and deserve much more credit.
Mischerman(Friday 28th of November 2008 04:43:21 PM)
Man fühlt sich gleich 900 Jahre ins Mittelalter zurückversetzt.
Diese Stimme ist einfach großartig !
AcidEcstasy(Thursday 27th of November 2008 01:08:28 PM)
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AcidEcstasy(Thursday 27th of November 2008 12:38:56 PM)
thank u 4 that
jenton70(Tuesday 25th of November 2008 08:35:34 AM)
Thank you so much for that information and bit of history. It adds more depth to one of my favorite DCD songs.
laurapatterson(Monday 24th of November 2008 12:50:26 PM)
Tiocfaidh ar la! :]
6ypblu(Thursday 20th of November 2008 02:34:19 PM)
