The Parting Glass
Bittersweet Farewell: Unveiling Life's Reflections in 'The Parting Glass'
Lyrics
Of all the money e'er I spent
Reflecting on past expenditures
I've spent it in good company
Choosing to spend money on good companionship
And all the harm I've ever did
Acknowledging personal mistakes and harm caused to oneself
Alas it was to none but me
Realizing that the harm done did not affect others
And all I've done for want of wit
Regret for actions done without wisdom
To memory now I can't recall
Unable to remember those unwise actions
So fill to me the parting glass
Toasting to the moment of parting
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing a good night and joy for everyone
If I had money enough to spend
Imagining having enough money and time for leisure
And leisure time to sit awhile
Desiring the opportunity to spend time with a fair maiden
There is fair maid in the town
Expressing admiration for a captivating woman in town
That surely has my heart beguiled
Believing that the maiden has captured the speaker's heart
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips
Describing the physical beauty of the maiden
I own she has my heart enthralled
Admitting that the maiden has enchanted the speaker's heart
So fill to me the parting glass
Toasting again to the moment of parting
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to everyone once more
Oh, all the comrades e'er I had
Reminiscing about past companions
They are sorry for my going away
Others expressing sorrow for the speaker's departure
And all the sweethearts e'er I had
Previous sweethearts wishing for more time together
They wish me one more day to stay
Desire for an additional day before parting
But since it fell unto my lot
Acknowledging the role of fate in the separation
That I should rise and you should not
Rising to leave while others remain
I gently rise and softly call
Gently saying farewell and wishing joy to others
Good night and joy be with you all
Repeating the farewell wish
Good night and joy be with you all
Final wish for good night and joy to all
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