“Captain Of The Guard” is one of the ‘Castle Songs’ on this music CD, along with “Melancholy Minstrel”. These are a group of songs written around the characters and aspects of medieval castle life.
The theme for this particular song is inspired by the series of novels, “A Dream Of Eagles” by Jack Whyte, a Canadian author. This fictional series chronicles the history of England during the dark ages, from the time of the departure of the Roman Legions, and proposes a new and convincing thesis that in the Roman populace left behind lay the seeds that would give birth to the legend of King Arthur.
The inspirational characters and settings found in these books provided me with a lyrical theme to express the strong feelings of protectiveness and desire that arise and endure in a man for his love. We want to please, to protect, and we struggle with our passion to declare our love.
As always, the song was inspired by someone special in my own life, someone for whom in my heart I stood as Captain Of The Guard.
My sword may slumber at my side
While the castle sleeps
But should these walls have cause to fear
Into my hands she leaps
I watch you walking in the wood
You shame the flowers there
On bended knee I play for you
And in your laughter share
I want to be your lover
Be with you when I can
Not wanting any other
I want to be your man
When the time is ripe then leave
A ribbon on your stair
Come the dawn you’ll find in near
Let it decorate your hair
I’ll keep a firm hand on the reigns
When I come riding by
But when your arms around me glide
I’ll let that stallion fly
I want to be your lover
Be with you when I can
Not wanting any other
I want to be your man
