The Parting Glass
Farewell to Regrets: Embracing Life's Journey in The Parting Glass
Lyrics
Of all the money that e'er I had
Reflecting on the money spent in life, perhaps acknowledging material choices.
I spent it in good company
Money spent on meaningful experiences with good company.
And all the harm I've ever done
Admitting to personal mistakes and acknowledging harm done to oneself.
Alas it was to none but me
Realizing that the harm caused did not affect others but had consequences for oneself.
And all I've done for want of wit
Regret for actions taken without wisdom or understanding.
To mem'ry now I can't recall
Unable to remember past actions, possibly due to their negative nature.
So fill to me the parting glass
Asking for a farewell toast with the "parting glass."
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to everyone present.
So fill to me the parting glass
Reiteration of the request for a farewell toast.
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Drinking to health and well-being, regardless of what happens.
And gently rise and softly call
Suggesting a gentle rise and a soft farewell call.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to everyone present again.
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
Remembering past comrades who express sorrow at the speaker's departure.
They're sorry for my going away
Comrades feeling sorry for the speaker leaving.
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
Sweethearts expressing a desire for one more day with the speaker.
They'd wish me one more day to stay
A wish for more time with loved ones.
But since it fell unto my lot
Acknowledging fate and the inevitability of parting.
That I should rise and you should not
Accepting the speaker's departure and the listener staying.
I gently rise and softly call
Gently rising and softly calling for a farewell.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to everyone again.
Fill to me the parting glass
Repeating the call for a farewell toast with the "parting glass."
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Reiterating the wish for health and well-being regardless of circumstances.
And gently rise and softly call
Suggesting a gentle rise and a soft farewell call once more.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to everyone once again.
La La
La La (Possibly representing a musical interlude or emotional expression).
But since it fell unto my lot
Repeating the acceptance of fate and the gentle farewell call.
That I should rise and you should not
Restating the inevitability of the speaker rising and the listener not.
I gently rise and softly call
Reiterating the gentle rise and soft farewell call.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to everyone once more.
So fill to me the parting glass
Requesting another farewell toast with the "parting glass."
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Emphasizing the wish for health and well-being in all circumstances.
And gently rise and softly call
Repeating the suggestion of a gentle rise and soft farewell call.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a final good night and joy to everyone.
Good night and joy be to you all.
Final expression of good night and joy to everyone present.
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