Danny Boy
Eternal Longing: A Poignant Tale of Love's Enduring Promise
Lyrics
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Addressing Danny, the singer mentions the symbolic pipes that are calling him.
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
Describing the journey of the pipes from one glen to another and down the mountainside.
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
Noting the end of summer and the withering of flowers, symbolizing the passage of time.
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
Expressing that Danny must leave while the singer remains behind.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Inviting Danny to return during the summer or when the valley is tranquil and snowy.
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
Describing the singer's commitment to be present whether in sunshine or shadow.
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Repeating the declaration of love for Danny.
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
Reiterating the affection towards Danny in a heartfelt manner.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
Addressing the possibility of Danny's return when flowers are dying, anticipating death.
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
Acknowledging the singer's potential death and expressing the hope for Danny's visit to the grave.
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
Specifying the location of the singer's resting place, suggesting a connection even in death.
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
Requesting a prayer ("Ave") from Danny at the graveside.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
Asserting that the singer will be aware of Danny's presence, even in a gentle, careful approach.
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
Imagining that the singer's dreams will be enhanced and more pleasant with the assurance of love.
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
Emphasizing the importance of Danny expressing love, even beyond the grave.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Conveying the idea that the singer will rest peacefully until Danny's eventual return.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Reiterating the serene anticipation of sleep until Danny's reunion.
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