Rocks of Merasheen
Wistful Tales of Merasheen's Rocky Shores
Lyrics
The fondest wish I ever had since the day that I was weaned,
The strongest desire I've had since childhood is to return to the rocks of Merasheen after being weaned.
Is to go back and walk again on the rocks of Merasheen;
Expressing the yearning to walk again on the rocks of Merasheen, indicating a deep connection to a place.
I still recall the sad farewell I bid her on that day,
Recalling a sorrowful farewell on the day of departure, likely leaving someone or something important behind.
When all upon a whaling ship I went to earn my pay;
Narrating a departure on a whaling ship to earn a living, highlighting the sacrifice made for employment.
On the hard rocks, the rocky rocks, the rocks of Merasheen.
Reiterating the longing for the rocks of Merasheen, emphasizing their significance in the narrator's memory.
From out of Rose au Rue we sailed to hunt the big fish down.
Describing the departure from Rose au Rue for whaling, indicating a journey to hunt large fish.
We sailed upon the ocean 'til we sailed the world around.
Detailing a voyage around the world, suggesting a life filled with adventures and experiences.
With girls in every port of call, I did go well astray,
Admitting to straying from commitment with romantic encounters in various ports of call.
Forsaking her I left behind back in Placentia Bay;
Regretfully leaving someone significant in Placentia Bay while pursuing a wayward lifestyle.
On the hard rocks, the rocky rocks, the rocks of Merasheen.
Repeating the connection to the rocks of Merasheen, underscoring their enduring importance.
Now in my old and aching age, I think of her once more,
In old age, reflecting on the person left behind and contemplating the consequences of one's choices.
Of how she fared while waitin' for my knock upon her door;
Imagining how the person left behind fared while waiting for the narrator's return.
What fate was hers I do not know, but in my sleep I've seen
Expressing uncertainty about the fate of the person left behind, adding a layer of sadness or regret.
Her walkin' on the cliffs upon the rocks of Merasheen;
Visualizing the person walking on the cliffs of Merasheen in the narrator's dreams, emphasizing the haunting memories.
On the hard rocks, the rocky rocks, the rocks of Merasheen,
Repeating the significance of the rocks of Merasheen, possibly suggesting a sense of permanence or longing.
On the hard rocks, the dirty rocks, the rocks of Merasheen.
Introducing a contrast with "dirty rocks," possibly reflecting a change in perspective or a tarnished view of Merasheen.
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