Goodnight Irene
Dreams and Heartache: Goodnight Irene's Soulful Tale
Lyrics
Irene, good night, Irene, good night
Expressing farewell to Irene, wishing her a good night.
Good night, Irene, good night, Irene
Repeating the farewell message for emphasis and emotional resonance.
I'll get you in my dreams
Conveying the intention to remember Irene in dreams, suggesting a lingering emotional connection.
Sometimes I live in the country
Highlighting the narrator's varying living situations, perhaps reflecting the transient nature of life.
Sometimes I live in town
Further detailing the narrator's dual existence, living both in the countryside and the town.
Sometimes I have a great notion
Expressing a conflicting desire or notion, introducing the idea of contemplating a drastic action.
To jump in to the river and drown
Suggesting a metaphorical struggle or emotional turmoil that could lead to a desire to escape or end one's life.
Irene, good night, Irene, good night
Reiterating the farewell message to Irene with emotional intensity.
Good night, Irene, good night, Irene
Emphasizing once again the desire to bid Irene good night and express affection in dreams.
I'll get you in my dreams
Repeating the sentiment of remembering Irene in dreams, reinforcing the emotional connection.
Stop rambling and stop gambling
Advising against aimless wandering and risky behavior, possibly addressing personal struggles.
Quit staying out late at night
Encouraging responsible behavior by discouraging late-night activities like gambling.
Go home to your wife and your family
Advising the listener to return home to their family, suggesting the importance of domestic stability.
Sit down by a fireside bright
Painting a picture of a comforting domestic scene, urging the listener to find solace and warmth at home.
Irene, good night, Irene, good night
Continuing the farewell wishes to Irene, expressing a persistent emotional attachment.
Good night, Irene, good night, Irene
Concluding the song with a final expression of good night wishes to Irene, underlining the emotional theme.
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