I Am Odysseus
Journey Homeward: The Triumphs of Odysseus
Lyrics
And here I'll commence
Commencing the narrative
With my family name
Introducing the family name
So you may hold it close
Encouraging the listener to hold the name close
And if in future times
Reference to potential future events
I shall reach the Hearth I love so dear
Expressing love for the cherished Hearth
Will host you well
Promising hospitality upon reaching home
Be your friend
Commitment to friendship
Though my Home is leagues away
Acknowledging the distant home
I am Odysseus, son of Laertes
Self-identification as Odysseus, son of Laertes
My name's gone far
Recognition of the widespread fame of the name
For many feats and deeds
Highlighting numerous achievements and actions
I am Odysseus, son of Laertes
Reiteration of being Odysseus, son of Laertes
My name's gone far
Reaffirmation of the name's renown
For many feats and deeds
Restating the many feats and deeds
My glory flies so high
Emphasizing the elevated status of glory
My glory flies so high
Reiteration of the soaring glory
Ithaka, I've long hailed my Home
Mentioning Ithaka as the beloved Home
My glory flies so high
Reaffirming the exalted glory
My glory flies so high
Repeating the emphasis on high glory
Ithaka, I've long hailed my Home
Reiterating the connection to Ithaka
My island's a rugged place
Describing the rugged nature of the island
But sweet for rearing young
Acknowledging the sweetness for raising children
And in my mind
Expressing a deep longing in the mind
I know no more yearned-for a sight
Highlighting the yearning for the sight of shores
Than the shores
Emphasizing the importance of shores
My Native Homestead
Referring to the native homestead
Than the shores
Repeating the mention of shores
Of my Native Land
Stressing the connection to the Native Land
I am Odysseus, son of Laertes
Self-identification repetition
My name's gone far
Reiteration of the name's widespread recognition
For many feats and deeds
Highlighting the numerous feats and deeds
I am Odysseus, son of Laertes
Reiteration of being Odysseus, son of Laertes
My name's gone far
Reaffirmation of the name's renown
For many feats and deeds
Restating the many feats and deeds
My glory flies so high
Emphasizing the elevated status of glory
My glory flies so high
Reiteration of the soaring glory
Ithaka, I've long hailed my Home
Mentioning Ithaka as the beloved Home
My glory flies so high
Reaffirming the exalted glory
My glory flies so high
Repeating the emphasis on high glory
Ithaka, I've long hailed my Home
Reiterating the connection to Ithaka
Is my Home
Emphatically stating Ithaka as the Home
Is my Home
Repetition emphasizing Ithaka as the Home
Is my Home
Further repetition of Ithaka as the Home
Is my Home
Continued emphasis on Ithaka as the Home
Ithaka, I've long hailed my Home
Reiteration of long-hailing Ithaka as the Home
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