‘Joanni’ is a song written by Kate Bush. It was originally released on her eighth studio album Aerial in 2005.
The song was inspired by Jeanne d’Arc.
Versions
The studio version appears on the album Aerial. A live version appears on the album Before The Dawn.
Performances
The song was performed live as part of Kate’s Before The Dawn shows in London, 2014.
Cover versions
‘Joanni’ was covered by Tristan An Arzhig.
Lyrics
All the banners stop waving
And the flags stop flying
And the silence comes over
Thousands of soldiers
Thousands of soldiers
Who is that girl? Do I know her face?
Who is that girl?
Joanni, Joanni wears a golden cross
And she looks so beautiful in her armour
Joanni, Joanni blows a kiss to God
And she never wears a ring on her finger
All the cannon are firing
And the swords are clashing
And the horses are charging
And the flags are flying
And the battle is raging
And the bells, the bells are ringing
Who is that girl? Do I know her face?
Who is that girl?
Joanni, Joanni wears a golden cross
And she looks so beautiful in her armour
Joanni, Joanni blows a kiss to God
And she never wears a ring on her finger
Joanni, Joanni, Joanni, Joanni blows a kiss to God
And she just looks beautiful in her armour
Beautiful in her armour
Elle parle à Dieu et aux anges
Dans ses prières
Venez Sainte Catherine
Venez Sainte Marguerite
Elle a besoin de vous deux
Les voix, les voix du feu
Chantent avec ma petite soeur
Les voix, les voix, les voix
Credits
Guitar: Dan McIntosh
Keyboards: Kate
Bass in end section: Del Palmer
