Fire Maringo
Journey of Fire Maringo: Nautical Tale of Love and Loss
Lyrics
Left him up and carry him along
Carrying someone along with the intention of lifting them up.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Metaphorically suggesting to dismiss or eliminate someone named Maringo by using fire as a symbol of removal or departure.
Lay him in the hole where he belong
Placing Maringo in the grave or final resting place.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo by using fire as a symbol of departure.
Lay him down in the hole below
Further emphasizing placing Maringo in the grave or final resting place.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphorical act of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
One more turn and we will go
Expressing readiness to depart after completing a task or action.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Hit him down and let him lay
Suggesting an action of knocking Maringo down and letting him remain in that position.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
One more turn and we're away
Indicating the intention to depart after one final action or turn.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
When I got to Liverpool town
Referencing arrival in Liverpool, a location setting the scene for the narrative.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
I'll pass a lying with little Sally Brown
Implies an intimate or romantic encounter between the narrator and Sally Brown.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Sally Brown she's a handy little craft
Describing Sally Brown as a skillful or capable individual.
Fire Maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Hot shot to the fore and rounded in the aft
Referring to actions taken on a ship, perhaps indicating the use of weapons or maneuvers.
Fire maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Store that cotton, store it down
Suggesting the storage of cotton material, possibly as part of ship cargo.
Fire maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Let's get back to Liverpool town
Expressing a desire or intention to return to Liverpool, possibly concluding the journey.
Fire maringo, fire him away
Continuing the metaphor of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Fire maringo, fire him away
Repetition emphasizing the action of dismissing or removing Maringo using fire as a symbol of departure.
Fire maringo, fire him away
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