Lyrics
Go, and catch a falling star
Encouragement to pursue the impossible or unlikely
Get with child a mandrake root
Symbolic reference to achieving something magical or supernatural
Tell me, where all past years are
Asking about the location or existence of past times
Or who cleft the Devil’s foot
Questioning the origin of evil or mysterious forces
Falling star, shine with the pale moonlight
Describing the beauty of a falling star and its radiance
Elfin come, elfin fairy dance by night
Invoking or summoning supernatural or mystical creatures
Go, and catch a falling star
-Get with child a mandrake root
-Tell me, where all past years are
-Or who cleft the Devil’s foot
-Falling star, shine with the pale moonlight
-Elfin come, elfin fairy dance by night
-If thou be’est born to strange sights
Addressing someone who is destined for unusual experiences
Things invisible to see
Referring to the ability to perceive unseen or hidden things
Ride ten thousand days and nights
Metaphorically indicating a prolonged journey through life
Till age snow white hairs on thee
Symbolizing the passage of time and aging
Falling star, shine with the pale moonlight
Invoking or summoning supernatural or mystical creatures
Elfin come, elfin fairy dance by night
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