The Ballad of Bobby Grey
Mystery Unveiled: The Enigmatic Tale of Bobby Grey
Lyrics
They ran out of daylight the trail had gone cold
Running out of daylight signifies running out of time, and the trail going cold suggests a lack of clues or leads.
A hand on her shoulder was no comfort at all
A hand on her shoulder provides no comfort, suggesting a deep emotional distress or loss.
Nobody knows what happened that day
The mysterious event of that day is unknown to anyone, creating a sense of uncertainty and intrigue.
Or what became of old Bobby Grey
The fate of Bobby Grey remains a mystery, adding to the overall sense of unresolved tension.
Down by the water down by the sea
Reference to a location by the water and sea, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative.
I hear her daughter calling to me
The daughter is calling, possibly seeking answers or reaching out to the singer.
Somewhere in the darkness oh where she lay
Implies Bobby Grey's resting place or the site of the incident, adding a somber tone.
Down in the water lies old Bobby Grey
Suggests Bobby Grey lies beneath the water, indicating a tragic end.
Oh every year now same place the same time
Describes a ritualistic annual visit to a specific place, highlighting the persistent grief.
She goes to the pier where they said their goodbyes
The pier is a symbolic location where farewells were exchanged, intensifying the emotional impact.
Down by the harbour where the children play
The harbor is mentioned, possibly representing a place filled with memories.
She wrapped her arms 'round him and he sailed away
Describes a poignant moment of farewell, emphasizing the emotional weight of departure.
Now some say they've seen her sail on the horizon
Reports sightings of the missing person, adding a mysterious and supernatural element to the narrative.
But I only see her when I close my eyes
The speaker personally perceives the presence of the missing person only in their imagination or dreams.
Deep in my heart I think I've always known
Expresses a deep-seated belief that Bobby may never return, acknowledging the harsh reality.
That Bobby won't every find her way back home
Conveys the idea that Bobby may be permanently lost, underscoring the theme of irreversibility.
Down by the water down by the sea
Reiteration of the setting by the water and sea, emphasizing the recurring nature of the narrative.
I hear her daughter calling to me
The daughter's calls persist, suggesting an ongoing search or emotional connection with the speaker.
Somewhere in the darkness oh where she lay
Repeats the somber image of Bobby Grey's resting place in the darkness beneath the water.
Down in the water lies old Bobby Grey
Reaffirms the tragic end of Bobby Grey, emphasizing the permanence of the loss.
Down by the water down by the sea
Reiteration of the setting by the water, emphasizing the emotional resonance of the location.
I hear her daughter calling to me
The daughter's persistent calls continue, maintaining a connection between past and present.
Somewhere in the darkness oh where she lay
Repeats the dark and mysterious location of Bobby Grey's resting place.
Down in the water
Continued emphasis on the submerged location, reinforcing the finality of Bobby Grey's fate.
Down in the water
-Down in the water
-Down in the water
-Lies old Bobby Grey
Final confirmation of Bobby Grey's fate, concluding the narrative on a solemn note.
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