Redemption #283

Redemption #283

Author: Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician March 19, 2024 Duration: 33:54

Pain is hard to deal with. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You can get through it with maybe a little help from Doctor Who. We talk about my song Redemption.

You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #283

0:16 - Marc Gunn "By Amazing Grace" from Come Adventure With Me

4:23 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

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17:20 - THE STORY OF REDEMPTION

Background

This is a story about finding redemption. In the 50th anniversary Doctor Who episode "The Day of the Doctor", the 10th (Matt Smith) and 11th Doctor (David Tennant) meet The War Doctor. They are horrified and filled with dread to once again see themselves as the man who committed horrible atrocities wiping out the Time Lords and the Daleks with a doomsday weapon.

But after centuries dealing with that pain. They finally come to grips with it. They accept the decision they made even though it caused the death of billions of people. But even better, they remember Who they are. The Doctor. Never cruel or cowardly. Never give up or give in. Doctors give hope. They are finally able to save the people they thought they lost.

Redemption Lyrics

I was so young. I made a mistake
That I have never shared.
Much to regret. I tried to forget. I ran.
That just laid it bare.

To speak the words out loud made me
Shudder for the harm I done
Now I help the innocent
Still I feel the need to run.

* Because I burn. I  burn.
It won't cover the pain
But it's time I learn. Time I learn.
Redemption can come again (x3)

Are great men truly forged in fire?
While others light the flame?
That's what I tell myself so that
I can avoid the blame.

Deep down inside there's a scared little child
Smashing statues, filled with fright.
Under cover, changing faces
To hide away in plain sight

But still I burn. I  burn.
It won't cover the pain
But it's time I learn. It's time I learn.
Redemption can come again (x3)

And still my monsters come from my past
They shatter my future bones.
Scary to face them, but time will heal
Don't have to do it alone

Promise to keep, tho I may weep
For the pain I kept deep down
Face my fears for 1200 years
Hope will turn my life around

No longer burn. No longer  burn.
It may not cover the pain
But it's time I learn. It's time I learn.
Redemption can come again (x3)

26:11 - Marc Gunn "Redemption" from Come Adventure With Me

29:47 - CLOSING

33:25 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.

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Grab a pint and pull up a stool. PUB SONGS & STORIES is a warm, welcoming corner of the audio world hosted by Celtic & Folk musician Marc Gunn, known to many as The Celtfather. This podcast isn't just a curated playlist; it's an intimate journey into the heart of the music. Each episode feels like a late-night conversation in a cozy pub, where every traditional tune, modern ballad, and rousing drinking song comes with a rich history. Marc explores the narratives woven into the fabric of Celtic and folk music, sharing the tales of the songwriters and the cultural moments that inspired them. You'll hear the music itself, of course, but more importantly, you'll understand the passion and the stories behind each melody and lyric. It's a celebration of musical heritage, a personal journal from the front lines of the folk scene, and a testament to the living culture that thrives in song. Listen to this podcast for a genuine connection to the artists and the timeless tradition of sharing stories through music.
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