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Medb is a goddess queen of enormous appetites, ruthless, sovereign and autonomous. Famous for her beauty, her generous thighs, her patronage of champions, and never backing down from a fight, she rules the western province of Ireland, ferociously guarding her wealthy lands from any and all incursions.

Story's country of origin - Ireland

Based on the epic "Táin Bó Cuailgne," as translated by Thomas Kinsella, The Tain (Oxford: Oxford UP, 1969, 1990). Also inspired by the long relationship I have had with Medb herself over the years, my research, and my visits to her sacred sites. Visit www.rathcroghan.ie for more information.

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Verse 1
I’ve never had a man
Without another waiting in his shadow
I’d never take a man
Who was greedy or jealous or callow

Lift
For I am a woman of wealth and fame
A daughter of kings without fear or shame
Intoxication is my name
Aren’t you the lucky one, lover?

Chorus
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, my love, drink up, drink up
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, oh, my love

Verse 2
I’ve never been afraid
To cause a little bit of trouble
I’ll never be afraid
To burn it right down to rubble

Lift
For I am a woman who plays the game

Sweeter than honey, as hot as flame
And if you get burned then you’re to blame
Aren’t you the lucky one, lover?

Chorus
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, my love, drink up, drink up
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, oh
Drink up, oh
Drink up, drink up
Drink up, my love

Verse 3
I’ve never been the kind
To leave it all up to the men
I’ll never be the kind
To put it all off until then

Lift
For I am a woman no man can tame
Sovereign when into the world I came
Your life will never be the same
Aren’t you the lucky one, lover?

Chorus
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, my love, drink up, drink up
I am the mead and this is my cup
Drink up, oh
Drink up, oh
Drink up, drink up
Drink up, oh, my love

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from The Wanderlings Volume One, released April 16, 2015

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Leslie Hudson Stratford, Ontario

Leslie Hudson is a Canadian singer songwriter and pianist. Their albums range from storytelling styles to bluesy bar rock to dialed-up, full-band homages to pop culture. With lyrical piano skills and a voice that cuts through the crowd, their songs dive deep into archetype and folklore, modernizing ancient voices & shining a spotlight on the shadowy paths we walk through life, myth and media. ... more

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