Lyrics
Oh, what will you give me?
Questioning what will be offered or sacrificed.
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
Referring to the sorrowful bells of Rhymney, a place, setting a somber tone.
Is there hope for the future?
Pondering the potential for a positive future.
Say the brown bells of Merther
Asking about hope, with reference to the brown bells of Merther.
Who made the mine open?
Inquiring about the entity responsible for opening the mine.
Say the black bells of Rhonda
Pointing to the black bells of Rhonda, possibly symbolic of coal or industrial areas.
And who killed the miner?
Raising the question of who is responsible for the death of the miner.
Say the grim bells of Lina
Attributing the responsibility to the grim bells of Lina, suggesting a harsh or unforgiving force.
Who aband' us in court?
Asking about abandonment in court, with reference to the bells of Newport.
Say the bells of Newport
Reiterating the question about the future, emphasizing uncertainty.
All will be well if-if-if-if-if,
Repeating "if" multiple times, possibly indicating skepticism or a lack of conviction.
Say the green bells of Cardiff
Expressing assurance that all will be well, as suggested by the green bells of Cardiff.
Why so worried, sister why?
Addressing a worried sister, seeking an explanation or reassurance.
Say the silver bells of Whye
Referring to the silver bells of Whye, possibly signifying a reflective or contemplative state.
And what will you give me?
Repeating the question of what will be given, returning to the sad bells of Rhymney.
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
Recalling the sorrowful bells of Rhymney, maintaining a melancholic theme.
Oh, what will you give me?
Repeating the initial question, echoing a sense of longing or anticipation.
Say the sad bells of Rymney
Reiterating the sad bells of Rhymney, emphasizing the persisting sadness or challenges.
Is there hope for the future?
Posing the question again about hope for the future, referencing the brown bells of Merther.
Say the brown bells of Merther
Repeating the inquiry about the entity responsible for opening the mine.
Who made the mine open?
Recalling the black bells of Rhonda, linking back to industrial or mining areas.
Say the black bells of Rhonda
Repeating the question of who is accountable for the miner's death.
And who killed the miner?
Emphasizing the responsibility of the grim bells of Lina for the miner's demise.
Say the grim bells of Lina
Concluding with a final assertion of the role of the grim bells of Lina in the miner's death.
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