Nothing for Ye
Empty Pockets of Love: Joshua Burnside's Poignant Tale
Lyrics
I have nothing for ye
I have nothing to offer you
Today my love
Expressing affection, addressing the loved one
My wallet is empty I spent the whole lot
The speaker's financial state is poor; no resources
On taxis and cigarettes
Listing specific expenditures on taxis and cigarettes
And drinks at the bar
Additional spending on drinks at the bar
Now I have nothing for ye today my love
Reiteration of having nothing to give to the loved one
I have nothing for ye
Repeating the theme of having nothing for the loved one
Today my pet
Addressing a pet with a similar theme of lacking resources
No eggs for your breakfast, nor bread for to set
Specifically mentioning a lack of food items for breakfast
You up for the long day ahead
Not being able to provide for the day ahead
No, I have nothing for ye, today my pet
Reiteration of having nothing for the pet
No, I have nothing for ye, today my pet
Repeating the idea of having nothing for the pet
I have nothing for ye
Addressing a dear one, highlighting the lack of resources
Today my dear, no oil in the tank
Describing practical issues like no oil in the tank
The water I fear will be as cold as the rain
Anticipating cold water due to financial constraints
That falls in December
Mentioning the cold rain in December as a metaphor
No, I have nothing for ye today my dear
Reiterating the lack of resources for the dear one
Well, I have nothing for ye
Expressing a sentiment of having nothing for a sweet darling
My sweet darling
If the speaker had enough money, they'd buy a ring
If I had enough money, I'd buy you a ring
Expressing worry about the possibility of the darling leaving
For I'm worried someday, you'll run off
Suggesting a potential interest in someone with financial stability
With a doctor
Mentioning the fear of the darling leaving for a doctor
Cause I had nothing for ye, my sweet darling
Reflecting on a past situation where there was nothing for the darling
Yes, I had nothing for ye, my sweet darling
Repeating the idea of having nothing for the sweet darling
My mother before she died, told me, son
Recalling advice from the speaker's mother before her death
If you must be a singer, well you ought to run
Suggesting pursuing a career in singing but with caution
Down to the dole office, and sign on today
Advising to sign on at the dole office for financial support
For that's where you'll be, collecting your pay
Indicating that the speaker will be collecting pay from there
Yes, that's where you'll be, collecting your pay
Repeating the idea of collecting pay from the dole office
No I have nothing for ye
Reiterating the lack of resources for the loved one
Today my love
Recapitulating the speaker's poor financial state
My wallet is empty I spent the whole lot
Restating specific expenditures on taxis and cigarettes
On taxis and cigarettes
Repeating additional spending on drinks at the bar
And drinks at the bar
Concluding with the ongoing theme of having nothing for the loved one
Now I have nothing for ye today my love
Emphasizing the current lack of resources for the loved one
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