Sing for Me
Siren's Call: A Tale of Longing and Sea Journeys
Lyrics
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
The father is urging his daughter to sing for him.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
He believes her singing will guide him back home when he's away.
The girl around her father throws her arms to make him stay:
The daughter is trying to convince her father to stay by throwing her arms around him.
Â??My daddy dear it hails, it blows; you cannot go today!â??
The daughter mentions inclement weather as a reason for her father not to leave.
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
Reiteration of the father's request for his daughter to sing for him.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
Re-emphasizing her role in guiding her father home through her singing.
The April mud was on his boots, a' clinging through the fields
Describing the father's presence with muddy boots in April, suggesting outdoor work.
And desperate it send up its shoots-but at water's edge it yields.
Despite efforts, growth yields at the water's edge, possibly symbolizing limitations.
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
Repeated request for the daughter to sing for her father.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
Reiterating her role in leading her father home through her song.
The waves were pounding the dock; the pillars creak and growl.
Depiction of a stormy sea and surroundings, possibly reflecting a challenging environment.
The shoreman loading up the stock; the gulls were crying foul.
Activities at the dock amid chaotic scenes, highlighted by crying seagulls.
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
Requesting the daughter to continue singing.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
Reiterating her importance in guiding her father through her song.
The father called up to the ship, â??You need an extra hand?â??
The father offers assistance from the ship.
Â??Ah yes, for just a little trip: one month be back at land.â??
Agreement for a short journey, indicating a temporary departure.
The rain had stirred the sea too well; the salt poured on the deck.
Stormy weather affecting the ship, causing salt to pour on the deck.
At last the captain rang the bell: they ship was left to wreck.
The captain's decision to abandon the ship due to adverse conditions.
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
Repeat request for the daughter to sing.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
Reiterating her significance in guiding her father through her song.
It calm but now the fog if thick: so which way should they head?
Describing a calm situation followed by dense fog, indicating uncertainty and confusion.
The rest knew not and they must be quick-so father softly said:
The father is seeking guidance from others due to the confusion.
Sing for me, my daughter, sing for me.
Requesting the daughter to continue singing for guidance.
When I'm away you'll be the siren that will finally lead me home.
Reiterating her role in leading her father home through her song.
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