SIOBHAN
Lyrics & Music: Erich Arndt
Brendan Power- Vocals; Bill Brown- Whistle; Erich Arndt- Guitar; Gary Eurice- Fiddle; Jon Heller- Bass; Rich Lipski- Mandolin; Tommy Leanza- Drums
She'll drink you under the table
Even though you're twice her size
She'll put you on your ass, my friend
Soon as look you in the eye
There's a million fish in the sea
But this one will make you cry
You won't get lucky this time, lad
But we love to see you try
(Chorus)
Siobhan, Siobhan
Don't hurt 'im lass, for he knows not
Siobhan, Siobhan
Go slow
Siobhan, Siobhan
That boy is giving all he's got
Siobhan, Siobhan
Go slow
She dances like the angels
Up atop the bar
But if you put your hands on her
She'll have you seein' stars
She'll bring a tear, a grin, a scream
A grown man to his knees
She'll down a pint and sing a song
Then she’ll stab you with her keys.
(Repeat Chorus)
Go slow
(Instrumental)
(Repeat Chorus x2)
Go slow
This one started out as just a name. I'd been seeing the name Siobhan in print all my life but it was only recently that I connected it with its pronunciation when I heard it in some movie or other, and I've had kind of a fascination with it ever since. Then I got into a Celtic Rock band and the first thing I said is "I gotta write a song called Siobhan". This is one that kind of grew out of itself. It took her only a line or two to establish that she was a bad ass bitch who takes no shite. Especially from a man. This is my salute to all the Siobhans of the world. When this song comes on the jukebox I want all the women to jump out of their seats and all the men to cross their legs. -Erich
Part of Erich's demo