Dublin Lady
Sailing Ties That Bind: Dublin Lady's Tale
Lyrics
If it was not for the ships that do sail that do sail
If ships didn't sail, the Dublin Lady's life would be different.
If it was not for the ships that do sail to Liverpool
Ships sailing to Liverpool have an impact on the Dublin Lady's situation.
Dublin Lady would not sit upon her wooden stool
The Dublin Lady's routine is influenced by ships and their voyages.
If it was not for the ships that do sail
The repeated emphasis on the significance of ships in the Dublin Lady's life.
If it was not for the kegs of beer and cattle in the pen
Beer kegs and cattle shipments are part of the maritime activities.
If it was not for the ships that do sail to Liverpool
Ships going to Liverpool impact the Dublin Lady's connection with a seaman.
Dublin Lady would not miss her seaman now and then
The Dublin Lady misses her seaman due to ships and their journeys.
If it was not for the ships that do sail
Reiteration of the role of ships in influencing the Dublin Lady's life.
If it was not for the butter tubs and coal all in the hold
Butter tubs and coal shipments affect the Dublin Lady's domestic life.
If it was not for the ships that do sail to Liverpool
Ships sailing to Liverpool impact the Dublin Lady's living conditions.
Dublin Lady would not have to spend her life at home so cold
The Dublin Lady's life would be warmer if not for ships and their cargoes.
If it was not for the ships that do sail
Repetition of the ships' role in shaping the Dublin Lady's fate.
If it was not that the Irish sea was narrow with no reef
The narrow Irish Sea, without reefs, contributes to the Lady's emotions.
If it was not for the ships that do sail to Liverpool
Ships heading to Liverpool affect how the Dublin Lady copes with sorrow.
Dublin Lady would not know how to hide her grief
The Lady learns to hide her grief because of the influence of ships.
If it was not for the ships that do sail
Reiteration of the impact of ships on the Dublin Lady's emotional state.
If it was not for the ships that do sail that do sail
Repetition emphasizing the essential role of sailing ships in the narrative.
If it was not for the ships that do sail to Liverpool
Ships sailing to Liverpool continue to shape the Dublin Lady's existence.
Dublin Lady would not sit upon her wooden stool
The Dublin Lady's wooden stool is a symbol of her connection to ships.
If it was not for the ships that do sail
Final emphasis on the pivotal role of sailing ships in the Dublin Lady's life.
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