Thanks, Nick. The magazine looked so interesting that I've ordered the entire issue. I do look forward to reading your article.

As for "fantasies," that probably covers 99% of all lyrics, regardless of genre.

Anyone singing a trad song (or a reasonable facsimile) learned from print or a recording (which means just about everyone here, myself included) is at bottom playing a role: that of a genuine trad singer with some kind of social or cultural connection to the essence of song.

Honi soit, etc.