Doctor Of Physick
Beware the Doctor of Physick: Unveiling Nightmares in Fairport Convention's Ballad
Lyrics
"Take care daughter dear
Advice to a daughter not to fantasize about many admirable men tonight.
Don't dream on many gallant men tonight
Reiteration of the cautionary advice to the daughter.
Take care daughter dear
Repeated warning to take care as a doctor is approaching to take away books.
For a doctor comes to steal your books
Suggesting a secretive or illicit motive behind the doctor's visit.
In the dead of night"
Emphasizing the clandestine nature of the doctor's actions happening at night.
Every ?sign? in here
Mysterious reference to a "sign," advising the daughter to keep a protective charm close.
So wear your relic near
Encouragement to wear a relic for protection.
Doctor Monk unpacks his trunk tonight
Indicating the doctor, possibly named Monk, is preparing for some activity tonight.
"Oh, father dear
A daughter addressing her father, recounting a troubling dream from the previous night.
I dreamed last night
Expression of concern or fear.
A man sat on my bed
The daughter dreamed of a man on her bed, suggesting a disturbing experience.
And I fear
Emphasizing fear or unease in response to the dream.
When I awoke
Indication of the daughter waking up.
I could not find my maidenhead"
The daughter discovers the loss of her maidenhead, implying a loss of innocence.
Every ?sign? in here
Reiteration of the need for caution.
So wear your relic near
Reiteration of the advice to wear a protective relic.
Doctor Monk unpacks his trunk tonight
Reiteration that Doctor Monk is taking action tonight.
He'll have you all
Doctor Monk is suggested to target all the young ladies.
You fine young ladies,
Describing the young ladies as pure, akin to fallen snow.
Pure as fallen snow
Repetition of Doctor Monk's intentions toward the young ladies.
He'll have you all
Reiteration of Doctor Monk's potential actions based on impure thoughts.
If you think upon improper things,
Implying the doctor's ability to discern improper thoughts.
The doctor will know
Warning about the consequences of improper thoughts in the presence of the doctor.
Every ?sign? in here
Reiteration of the need for caution.
So wear your relic near
Encouragement to keep a protective relic close.
Doctor Monk unpacks his trunk tonight
Reiteration that Doctor Monk is taking action tonight.
Doctor Monk unpacks his trunk tonight
Repetition of the notion that Doctor Monk is engaging in some activity tonight.
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