Celtic Tiger
Eternal Love in a Celtic Tale
Lyrics
On a lonely night in a Franken town
Reflecting on a night in a lonely Franken town that significantly impacted the speaker's life.
Was my life forever changed
Expressing a permanent change brought about by a particular event in the speaker's life.
By a twinkling eye as I played my songs
Describing a moment when the speaker's songs caught the attention of someone special with a twinkling eye.
For the ear of my Ivy
Highlighting the context of playing songs for the speaker's love interest, referred to as Ivy.
Did the weeks and months from that night give way
Reflecting on the passage of time since that significant night.
And the hours on the phone
Emphasizing the time spent communicating, possibly over the phone, in the subsequent weeks and months.
How the thrust of fate led me to the day
Noting the role of fate leading to a pivotal day when the speaker took Ivy's hand.
I took the hand of my Ivy
Referring to the moment when the speaker and Ivy became romantically involved.
Then I brought her up to the castle wall
Describing bringing Ivy to a castle wall, a romantic setting for the couple.
Where we sat under a tree
Recalling a perfect moment spent under a tree at the castle wall with Ivy.
A more perfect moment I cannot recall
Expressing the speaker's inability to recall a more perfect moment.
In the hold of my Ivy
Describing Ivy's hold or embrace during the memorable moment.
All ye friends and strangers here be gathered round
Addressing friends and strangers gathered to celebrate, possibly at a performance venue.
By the stage and down the halls
Noting the collective celebration as glasses are raised in honor of the fortune found, likely referring to the love with Ivy.
As we raise our glasses to the fortune found
Symbolizing a joyous occasion marked by toasting and celebration.
I draw a pull for my Ivy
Indicating a personal gesture of drawing a pull or drink for Ivy during the celebration.
Now I run the miles of this ragged road
Describing the speaker's journey along a challenging road, likely metaphorical, with a clear vision.
With my vision ever clear
Affirming the speaker's unwavering clarity about the presence of a special lady on Hanse shores, Ivy.
Of the fairest lady back on Hanse shores
Expressing the speaker's devotion to Ivy, referring to her as the fairest lady.
See my sweet little Ivy
Highlighting Ivy as the sweet and significant person in the speaker's life.
Oh the troubles of the day, how they burn the light away
Reflecting on the challenges of the day and how they fade in the presence of Ivy.
And the dark come a-withering through
Acknowledging the hardships and darkness that come, contrasting with the light brought by Ivy.
Gives her fire to light the night, keep the calm and bring the right
Describing Ivy as a source of fire to light the night, bring calm, and promote righteousness.
Makes me strong and brave anew
Stating that Ivy's influence makes the speaker feel strong and brave.
Though I'm blessed to walk with so many good friends
Expressing gratitude for walking with many good friends but emphasizing Ivy's unparalleled love.
None could love me more than she
Acknowledging the deep love from friends but underscoring Ivy's unique and incomparable love.
Such a lucky man have I now become
Reflecting on the speaker's fortunate status as a man deeply loved by Ivy.
To guard the heart of my Ivy
Highlighting the role of guarding Ivy's heart, emphasizing a sense of responsibility and commitment.
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