Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “The Silver Spear / Tie the Bonnet / Crowley’s No. 1” by Blackthorn
This traditional Irish tune tells an old story of forbidden love and breaking social taboos. The song tells of two forbidden lovers, a young man, and a young lady who are both deeply in love. The young man is from the wealthy Crowley clan, while the young lady is from a poorer family. Despite the social conventions that would normally keep them apart, the two lovers are determined to be together and so they meet in secret. They share in the joy of their love, and in order to publicly proclaim it, they tie the bonnet around the young man’s head, symbolizing their union and love.
The two lovers are eventually discovered and the young man is rejected by his family. Despite the obstacles in their way, the two lovers remain true to each other and the young man is said to have promised to marry the young lady by “the silver spear”. Though their love cannot be seen by the eyes of the public, the two lovers prove their commitment to each other, proving that true love will prevail over any prejudice.