You Carry My Heart Into War
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Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaolain has been an unabashed fan of the Eastern Unbelted Champions team for more years than she cares to count. It was because of her deep attachment to the team and all it stands for that she was incredibly emotional the day she sent them off to battle as their queen at Pennsic 43.
Shortly after war was over and the East returned to their lands, she penned this, her very first song, that describes her experience sending them to battle.
When she was blessed again to sit the Tyger throne for Pennsic 47, she sang this song to the unbelted team, as their queen, before sending them off to fight the Midrealm's champions.
Both teams were victorious.
Lyrics
With your armor polished bright
and your weapon at your side,
Your courage mounted neatly on your shield.
With your brothers you stand
Holding each life in your hand.
You carry my heart into war.
Wear it like protection
Wield it like a weapon
Let it be your courage and your mercy
Tuck it into your breastplate
Remember, before it's too late:
You carry my heart into war.
No man shall stand alone
When facing down a foe
For the army stands united on the field.
In victory or death,
To the time of your last breath
You carry my heart into war.
Wear it like protection
Wield it like a weapon
Let it be your vengeance or your honor
Tuck it into your helm
Remember, all too well:
You carry my heart into war.
With enemies all around
Crimson covering the ground
The ferocity of battle in your skin
As you slash through flesh and bone
Remember: its just on loan
You carry my heart into war.
Wear it like protection
Wield it like a weapon
Let it be your courtesy and fury
Tie it fast around your arm
Let it keep you safe from harm.
You carry my heart into war.
When battle is all through
And the day belongs to you
Put down your arms and march back home
Come back here to me
Return it on bended knee.
You carry my heart into war.
But when warring is all done
If the enemy has won
I'll ever miss the beating of my heart
By each man upon the ground
Shattered pieces all around
Of a heart that shall not return from war.
So wear it like protection
Wield it like a weapon
Let it be your bravery or glory
Then come back here to me
Return it on bended knee.
You carry my heart into war.
Please.
Come back here to me
Return it on bended knee.
You carry my heart into war.