Raise Your Glass |
LyricsRAISE YOUR GLASSMark Patterson © 2026 When our brother's song has gone quiet forevermore When he's bowed out to one last curtain call Let our ageless benediction for those who've gone before Still shake these old windows and echo through these halls Raise your glass - raise your glass to him boys And may your stout spirits still soar as you sing He's off to the light of a far distant shore One more wandering bird on the wing - esto perpetua Though our commemorations may weather over time We trust that the brotherhood long shall endure Held fast by the bonds of our sacred Sigma Phi Their testimonies timeless their legends secure Raise your glass - raise your glass to him boys And may your stout spirits still soar as you sing He's off to the light of a far distant shore One more wandering bird on the wing - esto perpetua I hear the Little Fairy now as she summons us before her To gather at that shrine in the valley to the North Where old Dr. Nott to the assembled calls the order In witness of the brethren on our heralded march forth Won't you raise your glass - raise your glass to him boys And may your stout spirits still soar as you sing He's off to the light of a far distant shore One more wandering bird on the wing - esto perpetua |
| Short Song Description: "Raise Your Glass" is an Americana/Celtic song about honoring our departed Sigma Phi brothers and their memories, as time goes on. |
| Long Song Description: The song is a moderately fast blend of Americana, Celtic, and Red Dirt Country in 3/4 time at 136 BPM. It features outstanding performances on bagpipes, along with acoustic and electric guitars, piano, percussion, bass and drums. The track was recorded, mixed, and mastered at the Nashville Music Factory in May of 2026. |
| Story Behind the Song: The song was intended as a contribution to the Sigma Phi songbook, to be sung whenever brothers gather in memory of a brother who has passed away. |
| Lyric Credits: Mark Allan Patterson |
| Music Credits: Mark Allan Patterson |
| Producer Credits: Mark Allan Patterson |
| Publisher Credits: Mark Allan Patterson |
| Performance Credits: |
| Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records LLC |
| Song Length: 3:19 |
| Primary Genre: World-Celtic |
| Secondary Genre: Country-Americana |
| Tempo / Feel: Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Alchohol, Beer, Wine |
| Subject Matter 2: Boys, Men |
| Mood 1: Poignant |
| Mood 2: Sociable |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |