Lyrics
“One kiss, my bonny sweetheart, I’m after a prize to-night,
Expressing the intention to pursue a valuable prize tonight.
But I shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light;
Commitment to return with the coveted yellow gold before morning.
Yet, if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day,
Acknowledging potential challenges during the day and the need to resist pressure.
Then look for me by moonlight,
Inviting the listener to search for the speaker by moonlight.
Watch for me by moonlight,
Reiterating the call to watch for the speaker by moonlight.
I’ll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way.”
Emphasizing the commitment to reaching the listener by moonlight, even in the face of adversity.
“Oh Bess, my bonny sweetheart, light of my crooked life,
Addressing another person (Bess) and expressing a deep connection and commitment to making them a spouse.
I'll bring you back that yellow gold and make you a bonny wife;
Promising to return with the sought-after yellow gold to fulfill the promise of marriage.
Oh don't cry for me darling, it's the last time you'll hear me say
Comforting the beloved, assuring that this will be the last time they hear such words.
To look for me by moonlight,
Encouraging the listener to search for the speaker by moonlight once again.
Watch for me by moonlight,
Reiterating the importance of watching for the speaker by moonlight.
I’ll come to thee by moonlight, and tomorrow we'll be away.”
Reaffirming the commitment to come to the beloved by moonlight, planning for a departure together the next day.
“One kiss, my bonny sweetheart, I’m after a prize to-night,
Repeating the initial expression of pursuing a prize tonight and the commitment to return with the yellow gold.
But I shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light;
Restating the commitment to bring back the coveted yellow gold before morning.
Yet, if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day,
Acknowledging the possibility of being pressured during the day and emphasizing the importance of moonlight as a rendezvous.
Then look for me by moonlight,
Encouraging the listener to look for the speaker by moonlight.
Watch for me by moonlight,
Reiterating the instruction to watch for the speaker by moonlight.
I’ll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way.”
Emphasizing the unwavering commitment to reaching the beloved by moonlight, even if faced with obstacles.
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