To be the lonely sheep lost from the shepherd’s flock 
To wander through a world of sin where greed and hatred mock 
The shepherd will search on to claim me for his own 
He draws me with a living love to bring me back to home 

And if I lay upon a beach, a tiny grain of sand 
I’d know that Jesus lives in me and I lie in his hand 

He is the rock that stands with everlasting grace 
That drowning men from stormy world may seek his steadfast face 
I love him who loved men and gave himself for me 
That I may feel his freedom and live eternally 

And if I lay upon a beach, a tiny grain of sand 
I’d know that Jesus lives in me and I lie in his hand 

He is the rock that stands with everlasting grace 
That drowning men from stormy world may seek his steadfast face

from Kingdom Come, released 01 March 2012

Grain of Sand

Fragile like, like the need for being heard 
And fragile like, like the hurt caused by a word 
And fragile, so fragile we are 

Fragile like, like a child in the crossfire 
And fragile like, like the truth is to a liar 
And fragile, so fragile we are 

Lord, you made yourself fragile in this hardened world 
Lord, you made yourself 
Oohoo! 

Fragile like, like the autumn’s falling fears 
And fragile like, like a lover’s flowing tears 
And fragile, so fragile we are 

Lord, you made yourself fragile in this hardened world 
Lord, you made yourself 
Oohoo! 

Take hold of me, take care of me, yeah! 

Fragile like, like the world’s dissolving pain 
And fragile like, like a painting in the rain 
And fragile, so fragile we are 

Lord, you made yourself fragile in this hardened world 
Lord, you made yourself 
Oohoo! 

Take hold of me, take care of me, yeah!

from Kingdom Come, released 01 March 2012 
Lisa and Chris Burness; arranged by Skellig

Fragile

For Shelley, be radiant girl!
lyrics
Lord, let me shine bright as the sun 
I want to feel your love so warm 
Heat me from the inside-out until I’m burning 
Yeah! Until I’m burning 
Until I cannot hide it anymore 

Radiate, radiate, radiate from deep within my soul 
Radiate, radiate, radiate 
Your awe and wonder sets my heart aglow 

I need your light upon my skin 
To breathe and feel alive again 
Lift me from the shadows, higher than the mountains 
Higher than the mountains 
And fly me to a brighter hope beyond 

Radiate, radiate, radiate from deep within my soul 
Radiate, radiate, radiate 
Your awe and wonder sets my heart aglow 

I taste and see that you are good 
I seek you and you answer me 
You deliver me from all my fears and troubles 
All my fears and troubles 
I look to you and rid my face of shame 

Radiate, radiate, radiate from deep within my soul 
Radiate, radiate, radiate 
Your awe and wonder sets my heart aglow

credits
from Kingdom Come, released 01 March 2012 
Lisa and Chris Burness; arranged by Skellig

Radiate

"The bass player wrote this, how do you like our new direction?"
lyrics
Hello! How can I help you today? 
Latte to go and smiles are free 
Designer drugs, designer jeans 
Just keep them coming, this round’s on me 

Sky-scraping prophets give me all their good news 
Can’t take it with me, so I’ll have it all here 
Sex, more drugs, more rock, more roll 
Fishnet stockings selling premium beer 

(Crave. What do you crave? Make me your slave all the way to the grave) 
I’d leave this life I’m living for the green field I see there 
I’d leave the pain of bonds that break, and give it all for needing’s sake 
For just one piece of what I crave 

The things I’ve chased have left me wanting 
Senses swirl, intoxication 
Detached within a fuddled dream 
Brain cells die, what’s the fascination? 

Well goodbye now! It’s been nice knowing you 
What’s there to learn as I reach my journey’s end? 
All I have gathered and attained 
Is left behind me, please help yourself 

(Crave. What do you crave? Make me your slave all the way to the grave) 
I’d leave this life I’m living for the green field I see there 
I’d leave the pain of bonds that break, and give it all for needing’s sake 
I'd give it all for needing's sake 
For just one piece of what I crave
credits
from Kingdom Come, released 01 March 2012 
M. O'Shaughnessy, Lisa & Chris Burness; arranged by Skellig

Crave

Sadness falls like a wounded crow 
To hit the ground lead-hard below 
My place of birth a long way back 
No one gets me and that’s a fact 
Life is hid, I’m on the run 

His voice cut through the howling storm 
He said, "Son, your life has been reborn 
I bought you with a heavy price 
Now let me give you some sound advice 
Surrender all and follow where I tread" 

Woh! Standing there a man of rock 
Woh! Blood is streaming, sin is bought 
A big black coat and a loaded gun 
Gonna stand this fight ‘til kingdom come 

Who’s that whispering to my soul? 
A still small voice wind-borne below 
Why so loving me my dear? 
What in me would keep you near? 
You gotta gotta let me go 

Where, oh where do you find a man like this? 
My hero, Saviour, God-born champion and priest 
The road is narrow, hard to bear 
Rocks are scattered everywhere 
But, walk this road barefoot I will to prove my love 

I gotta get my head back in its place 
I gotta wipe these tears right off my face 
‘Cos the train that he’ll be riding on 
Will leave this town, be come and gone 
And I’ll be left out in the rain....if I’m not ready 

Woh! Standing there a man of rock 
Woh! Blood is streaming, sin is bought 
A big black coat and a loaded gun 
Gonna stand this fight ‘til kingdom come 
I said a big black coat and a loaded gun 
Gonna stand this fight ‘til kingdom come
credits
from Kingdom Come, released 01 March 2012 
Lisa & Chris Burness; arranged by Skellig

Kingdom Come

I can't deny the pain inside
I've been down so many times I cannot count it
And the hurt within
Can suffocate the self-esteem
Without a prayer I could never take it
I know I'd never take it

And when the man has fallen
And it all comes down
You are there for me
And when the man has fallen
And it all comes down
You are there for me, for me, for me

I can't exist without your love
This human heart was made to know and feel it
And the life with
Can sometimes burn so dim
But I know your resurrection will transform me
Resurrection will transform me

(c) C & L Burness

There For Me

Unfettered gypsy heart, fly wild spirit
Unchained creative force, free expression
Regenerated thought, purer the vision
Rekindled human soul, warm is the passion within

This world is not my home
A traveller passes through
No treasures tug these strings
My heart belongs to you

Unbounded gypsy heart, nothing restraining
Unbridled lips declare love's true anthem
Inspired words of life guiding this journey
Reborn to breathe afresh, sweet the beginning anew

(c) C & L Burness

Free Gypsy

Time moves without breathing on this carousel
Infant baby to a fading shell
Can the mind of mortal man find reason to it all?
Mystery of life, speak to my soul

Wars and desolation scar this pleasant land
Man's perversion in a bloodied hand
Father of creation, when will this destruction end?
Mystery of life, speak to my soul

In a lifetime, in a threescore year and ten
Is it possible to understand the wisdom of salvation's plan?

Holy blood is seeping through a gaping wound
Crimson lifeline to a people doomed
How is there forgiveness in a murder on a tree?
Mystery of life, speak to my soul

(c) C & L Burness

Mystery Of Life

Original Fiddle-driven Rock influenced by Irish Folk, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Peter Gabriel, U2, and Muse.

Skellig was originally formed in South Africa, after Chris and Lisa moved to Cape Town in 1990. Returning to the UK in 1994, Skellig UK continued for several years, producing two CDs, ‘In Another Time’ and ‘Fragile’. In 2005 they decided to move to Canada. Fellow Ladysmither Mike joined in 2007, his son Will following a year later, and local axeman Dylan Wickham was added to the mix in 2011. In Canada, Skellig has produced the 2008 EP "Skellig" and the 2012 Album "Kingdom Come".

Apart from being competent musicians, Skellig is a true family band and therein lies our great strength. Our audience loves the fact that we are family. This brings a sense of connection with people, young and old. Our fans and fellow musicians are now our extended family here on the island. We support original music, enjoy playing some covers and organizing events for charity, but most of all we have fun!