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Come bind my hair
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Come bind my hair by Jonathan Battishill — Lyrics
Come bind my hair, ye wood nymphs fair,
With ivy wreaths, come bind my brows.
Hence grief and woe and pain and care,
To Bacchus I'll devote my vows.
Dull cynic rules are fit for schools;
Let those digest the food who can;
But love and wine shall still be mine
Oh let me laugh out all my span.
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About Come bind my hair
This joyous glee, suitable for a convivial gathering, is set for TTB, ATB voices. The text celebrates the pleasures of wine, love, and laughter, urging listeners to cast aside grief and care. It paints a vivid picture of revelry, as the singer dedicates themselves to Bacchus and calls upon wood nymphs to adorn their hair with ivy. The composer contrasts the dull rules of cynics with the pursuit of sensual delights, advocating for a life filled with mirth and merriment. The music likely mirrors the text's lighthearted and spirited mood, making it an engaging choice for a choir seeking to perform a lively secular piece.
