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    The CD for the Stern Task of Living is a beautifully designed 4 panel package with a booklet containing some background information about how the album was conceived plus lyrics of all the songs. The artwork, which was painted by Mark Keogh, captures the guests arriving at the 'Little Christmas' dinner from the short story 'The Dead', which is the most famous short story from James Joyce's Dubliners.

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lyrics

I remember the day I first saw your face
At the house on the road I was stood by the gate
Then I’d meet you outside The Stores everyday
And see you home

Your father’s upset you met a sailor man
So we met in stealth and we made a plan
And then you were scared that he might raise a hand
‘Cause he’s angry as hell when three sheets to the wind

[Chorus]
Time to escape I’ll give you new life
In Buenos Aires I’ll make you my wife
Where the sun it shines where we can be free
Sweet Eveline come away with me

For so many years I sailed on the seas
Happy to roam wherever I pleased
And then I met you fell head over heals
And now the time’s come to settle my dear

Leave the two letters behind in your house
For your family and friends so they know you’re all right
We’ll take the night boat to America’s south
Through the Straits of Magellan where the future is bright

[Chorus]

Here we are now
In the sway of the crowd
It’s time to board
As the boat blows its horn
But chaos abounds
Chaos abounds

Come take my hand
Evvy it’s time
Quick take my hand
For the boat blows its horn
Chaos abounds
Chaos abounds
I know you’re afraid
But it’s our last chance

[Chorus]

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from The Stern Task of Living, released May 26, 2023

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Hibsen Dublin, Ireland

Hibsen are an Irish contemporary folk music ensemble formed by folk artists Gráinne Hunt and Jim Murphy. They released their debut album 'The Stern Task of Living' on 26th May 2023. The album was inspired by the book of short stories 'Dubliners' by James Joyce. Each of the 15 songs on the album is named after the short story on which it is based. ... more

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