The Parting Glass
Bittersweet Reflections: The Parting Glass Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh all the money that e'er I spent
Reflecting on money spent in the past.
I spent it in good company
Money spent was in the company of good friends.
And all the harm that e'er I've done
Regret over the harm done, acknowledging it affected only oneself.
Alas, it was to none but me
The harm caused had no impact on others.
And all I've done for want of wit
Actions taken without wisdom or intelligence.
To memory now I can't recall
Unable to remember past actions clearly.
So fill to me the parting glass
Inviting a toast to bid farewell, using a "parting glass."
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing a good night and expressing joy for all present.
Oh all the comrades that e'er I've had
Mentioning all comrades and their regret for the departure.
Are sorry for my going away
Others expressing sorrow for the speaker leaving.
And all the sweethearts that e'er I've had
References to past sweethearts wishing for an extra day together.
Would wish me one more day to stay
Desire for one more day from past sweethearts.
And all I've done for want of wit
Repetition of regret for actions lacking intelligence.
To memory now I can't recall
Continued inability to remember past actions clearly.
So fill to me the parting glass
Repeating the invitation to a farewell toast with the parting glass.
Good night and joy be with you all
Reiterating good night wishes and expressing joy for all.
But since it fell unto my lot
Acceptance of fate, acknowledging the speaker's rise while others fall.
That I should rise and you should not
A commitment to rise gently and call softly in respect.
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Wishing good night and joy for all, repeated for emphasis.
Good night and joy be with you all
Final expression of farewell and good wishes.
Good night and joy be with you all
Reiteration of good night and joy for all, concluding the farewell.
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