Eve Goodman - Pellter

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Music and lyrics by Eve Goodman
Video by Eve Goodman
Produced by Luke Evans and Eve Goodman
Single is available to download: evegoodman.ban...
Stream everywhere: bit.ly/pellter
www.evegoodman.co.uk
I filmed this video at home, in the middle of our first UK 'lockdown' in the fading sunset light. Shots were filmed in snatched moments when the light was just right for my shadow to come out to play.
The song explores the distances, the spaces in between and the bridging of impossible gaps. Drawn from personal experience, this intimate reflection on loving someone who is struggling with their mental health sings to the friends, the families and the carers who know this journey.
Pellter is the Welsh word for distance. I wanted to open the conversation about the reality of loving someone who cannot love themselves at that point in time. About how hard that can be. I lost my beautiful Dad to suicide, and I carry this knowing with me. Like my shadow, my grief will always be there, but I am learning to dance with it and process it through creative expression.
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Nes i sgwennu'r gân Pellter am garu rhywyn sy'd dioddef o broblem iechyd meddwl, a'u bod nhw'n teimlo'n bell i ffwrdd. Rydw i wir eisiau agor y sgwrs am realiti'r sefyllfa hon, y pellter sydd yn cael ei greu pan na allwn gysuro rhywun, a'r ymdeimlad o golled a galar. Mae'r gân yn godyn: sut allwn ni bontio'r gwagle rhyngom ni a'r un sy'n dioddef?
Dyma gân i'r ffrindiau, y teulu a'r gofalwyr sy'n adnabod y llwybr hwn.
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Pellter
Mae’r ysbryd yn chwarae yn y nos
A’r gannwyll yn llosgi yn y gornel
Dwi yma hefo calon sydd wedi agor
A dagrau yn llifo fel yr afon
Mae fy nhad ar goll yn y nos
A’r gannwyll yn llosgi yn y gornel
Dwi’n clywed o’n siarad mewn iaith arall
Dwi’n gwrando ond fedrai ddim deall
Mae’r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio X 4
Dwi’n galw dy enw at y lleuad
Ac adrodd hen weddi at y ddaear
Arogli’r glaw yn disgyn ar y llwch
A ceisio gweld amlinell yn y mwg
Mae’r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio X 4
Rho un tro i mi x4
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Distance
There’s a ghost playing in the night
And a candle burns in the corner
I’m here with an open heart
And my tears are flowing like the river
My father is lost in the night
And a candle burns in the corner
I hear him speak another language
I listen but I cannot understand
The distance is too far to jump x4
I call your name to the moon
And recite and old prayer to the earth
I smell the rain falling onto dust
And seek your outline in the smoke
Give me a chance x4

[@jebodeiasque]

Eve doesn't post often, but when she does, I drop everything I'm doing and listen

[@craigwilliams9279]

I just discovered her a couple of days ago and when I went to look at her other videos, I was so sad to see that there are only a handful, with many being several years old. I need more! :)

[@HarryH256]

This should be our next Eurovision song contest entry! We might even win!

[@sirleonors506]

I lost my mother ten years ago, the same way as yours. she believed that no one could miss her. though here I am, crying on your song. Thank you for your masterpiece, I think I needed it.

[@gwirgalon3758]

It's what songs really are there for, opening us back to Life. The old ways, before the sectes moved in and pretended that abuse, sacrifice and suffering are "Love", in any form...beautiful singer--and I am one as well, so from deep respect also.

[@jerrynoruega1625]

Another gorgeous song in this gorgeous language. I've been in love in Angor and Dacw Nghariad for years! This is amazing as well

[@Twilight-betwixtworlds]

Im welsh born and bred, lived in south wales all of my life. Sadly i cant speak welsh yet this song has me crying and feeling very emotional. I have welsh as cornish ancestry and im so proud of both. This song goes right to my heart. There is something so magical about welsh songs especially this song. It feels emotional. Just beautiful

[@-l-733]

Hi Eve. I’m from North Wales too and sadly I lost my father in the same way. I can’t begin to word my gratitude for this song. It’s truly beautiful and incredibly healing. Thank you and I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Life things happen Ukraine... 🇺🇦

[@gwirgalon3758]

hugs to your own heart as well, calon lan...

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

Sa i'n siwr os ti'n mynd i ddarllen be' dw i'n sgwennu ond bydda i'n sgwennu beth bynnag. Dw i 'di jyst darllen be' ddwedes ti am dy Dad di. You have touched my heart with this simple, yet powerful music and words. Your voice carries the emotions perfectly. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life in such a reverend and moving way with us. You really are amazing in so many ways.

[@TheLRider]

Cytuno'n llwyr. Da ti edrych ar ôl dy hun.

[@Murkrai]

I've had this song on loop pretty much since it released. I can't get enough of it.

[@TheFalxY]

I love your music Eve. So glad I discovered you here! Just beautiful. Diolch yn fawr iawn am beth ti'n wneud!

[@betzalel153]

So beautiful Eve! Hope you write and record many more. I am of Welsh ancestry living in Jerusalem, Israel,. Your Dacw'r Nhariad inspired me to learn Welsh songs, soon to be heard here in town after the music clubs open up again. Good going.

[@andacgzl]

One minute silence for those who has not listened this song yet

[@StevanBarry]

Brilliant... thank you for posting. Im so sorry for the loss of your dad in such a tragic way. I hope your music helps you deal with the grief.

[@jacobadams6508]

I don't understand the language, but I do understand the emotion. A sad song, but truly beautiful. I admire the strength you had to make this song.

[@viniovinippio7928]

Way to go, Eve. Welsh is a perfect language to accompany a melody conveying such deep and melancholic reflections. All the best to you.

[@green0451]

Wonderful singing! Thank you for keeping alive the beautiful Welsh language through your songs. May our Lord Jesus Christ give rest to the soul of your dad. May saint David of Wales, saint Melangell, saint Winifred of Holywell always bless you and protect you. Greetings from a Greek who loves very much the Welsh saints and Welsh songs.😊🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@dndhbdbddhh]

This is beautiful and brought me to tears. You're very brave to open up in this way, I've lost two friends to suicide and struggle myself but music like this can truly help people feel less alone in their struggle.

[@mnels5214]

Moving song about a very painful and sad experience, thank you for posting.

[@jacobsamuel2364]

Your Welsh songs slow me way down and then I melt.

[@jenningsfisher3846]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!

[@gwilymoneill1463]

I rarely comment but I'll make an exception this time. This is incredible! The melody is genuinely remarkable. I think I'll be listening to this on repeat. Well done, Eve!

[@degel96]

I read description too and I'm so touched... Now this song is even more beautiful

[@fixitright9709]

Captivating and beautiful a sad truth in so many lives, your music is wonderful and your voice speaks love, your father knows peace now, it is us who have trouble seeing in the dark.

[@lukelambert3541]

Hardd cerddoriaeth! This is such a gorgeous piece!

[@jenningsfisher3846]

After reading translation this song hits so close to home for me.It brought a shimmer of light to my otherwise dark world.You are a beautiful soul!! Keep on doing what you do

[@jamiecorrigan3241]

LOVE NEVER DIES IT ALWAYS SURVIVES LIFE AND ALL WE KNOW FOR LOVE IS THE ESSENCE OF THE SOUL THE VERY REASON WHY WE ARE ALIVE AND THE REASON WHY NO ONE EVER REALLY DIES

[@nigelthomas7554]

beautifully composed; sung : and a wonderfully creative video. Thank yo for sharing your creativity Eve.

[@thegingerviking8698]

Absolutely magical ❤️

[@TheBleeperman]

Beautiful..... reaching for the translator as I type!

[@curlytommyc]

Gorgeous song Eve. Entrancing video too, so clever.

[@rustypotato9064]

You are amazing

[@gigsntrigs5412]

Stunning as always... Beautiful all round. 👌

[@warmsoop4478]

Most beautiful song I’ve ever heard

[@piaulike-a-river6075]

What a Lady you are Eve!

[@rebeccablech1140]

Beautiful and moving. Impressive how you filmed that so effectively!

[@shema9476]

proud of you keep going, you have your ancient song keep your story telling

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Total class, E. x 👍🙂

[@beccieford9457]

Hauntingly beautiful! 🥰

[@xiancode3682]

A new song video from Eve! Wonderful!

[@davidmardones5594]

❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@michaelwright1408]

Don't understand welsh. However your soul touches my heart. I need my fatherland must start learning welsh. Thank you my covenant spirit my soul my motherlands pledge.

[@gwirgalon3758]

brava cantatrice. Shared.

Beautiful

[@norbu316]

Oh beautiful lady, live on and live well.

[@KataSzekeres]

So beautiful.

[@polnocblog]

Love your Welsh songs

[@TheWhibsZone]

So lovely!

[@patlynch6079]

Awesome

[@kitkatwelshlady8465]

Absolutely Beautiful 💗💗

[@johnfalconer5811]

Is it weird that a song I don't understand the words to can choke me up.

[@TheBleeperman]

Welsh language at its best, sung!

[@johnfalconer5811]

Beautiful... no other words

[@jurgenbialla4258]

Thank you very much for the songs, a friend from Dorsten ... Jürgen

[@peruamorrortubarrenetxea5300]

Bendigedig! Diolch yn fawr!

[@ryszardsikorski6355]

Stunning.

[@kieranmcneff2173]

Brilliant. Diolch yn fawr Eve. I heard you on Radio Cymru recently and was very impressed.

Gwnaeth eich cerddoriaeth a'ch llais i mi syrthio mewn cariad â diwylliant Cymru, ar ôl i mi ymweld â Caerdydd! Gadewch i fwy o ganeuon ddod. Llongyfarchiadau! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Sulabex2]

Beautiful, thankyou

[@missbritface]

Just beautiful

[@purposefulpermaculture541]

Beautiful even without translation. Is it possible to arrange English captions on KZbin as well as Spanish?!

[@cerealkiller4248]

A close friend of mine from school lost his dad to suicide, he dad was in his 70’s. Anyone can succumb to their darkest feelings.

[@richardrobinson4869]

Sad and beautiful song

[@michaelwright2174]

Luv to listen to you Eve I'm lonely for my fathers house. I would have fell thru the cracks in the pavement. Your mind pulled me out of the mire of the Hungry As The Wolves isn't that collective soul.

[@degel96]

Omg, I love your songs

[@nox6948]

Keep it up Eve

[@stewforwords]

May the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you.

[@richdj9780]

Gwych! Diolch Eve

[@nigelthomas7554]

My Sympathy for your loss of your father, Eve. I was fortunate to survive my own attempt. My wife, stands by me. Your experience was like hers! daughter is And recite and old prayer to the ether And smell the rain falling onto earth. And seek her outline in the mist.

[@EveGoodman]

Thank you for sharing Nigel. I am so glad you survived too ❤️

[@MrLordkris]

Sublime, comme d'habitude !!! Ou puis-je me procurer des albums, je vis en France ?

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

Elle est sur iTunes. Mais toutes ses chansons ne sont pas là 😔

[@MrLordkris]

@@user-wu7ug4ly3v I want to by a cd or vinyl ?

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

@@MrLordkris I don’t know what you want to do but you can buy a CD there or just a digital download. The single is still just a download for now.

[@MrLordkris]

@@user-wu7ug4ly3v I get it, thanks for the answer musically,

[@AndyStarrr]

Lyrics Mae'r ysbryd yn chwarae yn y nos (yn y nos) A'r gannwyll yn llosgi yn y gornel Dwi yma hefo calon sydd wedi agor (sydd wedi agor) A dagrau yn llifo fel yr afon Mae fy nhad ar goll yn y nos (yn y nos) A'r gannwyll yn llosgi yn y gornel Dwi'n clywed o'n siarad mewn iaith arall (mewn iaith arall) Dwi'n gwrando ond fedrai ddim deall Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Dwi'n galw dy enw at y lleuad (at y lleuad) Ac adrodd hen weddi at y ddaear Arogli'r glaw yn disgyn ar y llwch (ar y llwch) A ceisio gweld amlinell yn y mwg Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Mae'r pellter yn rhy bell i neidio (i neidio) Rho un tro i mi Rho un tro i mi Rho un tro i mi Rho un tro i mi

[@wimbbleberry]

Rydw i'n hoff iawn o'r gân hon. Byddwn i wrth fy modd yn clywed Eve yn canu "Pan O'wn y Gwanwyn"!

[@r8118830]

Trist iawn.

[@pamelarangel7104]

Does anyone have the words to this song?

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Find a Welsh dictionary, with unforgettable words.👍

[@jameshammons8339]

Nes i fwynhau eich sgwrs ar rhaglen Lisa Gwilym heno. Diolch am y gân anhygoel a hyfryd hon. Dw i'n stopio *popeth* pan mae hi'n chwarae!

[@danalden1112]

Diolch yn garedig iawn

[@maharencall3219]

Gwirioneddol hyfryd

[@shema9476]

my mother said you should have a south accent lol dont follow the folly

[@drychaf]

Llais swynol iawn ac eto'n bwerus. I feddwl bod hon yn gan wreiddiol, mae'n rhaid dy ganmol. Yn llawn ystyr ac angerdd. Mae'r fideo hefyd yn dangos chwaeth a chreadigrwydd. Cyfanwaith ardderchog.

[@suicideistheanswer369]

Wales is beautiful.