By the Weight of the Chain

I wrote this song as a song about chivalry. To me, the best acts of chivalry are enacted with a heart of joy and forward motion and so this song shoots for both. I hope you enjoy it!

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-- By the Weight of the Chain --


By the weight of the chain
of gold I wear upon me
By the white of the cloth
about my body bound
By the spurs on my heels
I do swear upon my honor
to uphold the Knightly virtues
till I lay beneath the ground.**

When I was young
I watched the Knights go riding,
their armor so bright
and their glory brighter still.
My hands were small
but my dreams lay large around me
and once the goal had found me
I set out to gain my skill.

By the weight of the chain

When I had fledged,
I served as I was able,
I found worthy knights
and asked to learn their ways.
My form grew strong,
sturdy plates I wore upon it –
when I finally could don it
and the heavy sword could raise.

By the weight of the chain…

When I had grown
I followed into battles
warriors of legend
with my war-kin at my side.
My mind grew calm,
all their lessons moving through me,
my foes could not undo me
with these masters as my guide.

By the weight of the chain…

When I was raised
I stood before my sovereigns
and my new kinsmen
and unto them pledged my troth.
My heart is bold,
To my best I shall endeavor
to defend the dream forever
which first took me toward my oath.

By the weight of the chain…

When I was young
I watched the Knights go riding,
their armor so bright
and their glory brighter still.
My hands were small
but my dreams they did bind me
now that the goal did find me
I will ever heed its will.

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credits

Lyrics and music Monique Bouchard, 2014. Additional vocals Alexander Van Ness. Percussion by Monique Bouchard and Alexander Van Ness. Recorded, engineered, and produced by Dave Piatek at the Bottleworks Recording Compound. November 11, 2018.

released December 14, 2018 | all rights reserved