Bridget Flynn
Yearning Hearts: A Bachelor's Dilemma in Bridget Flynn's Meadow
Lyrics
I've a nice little house and a cow or two with grass
I have a pleasant home with a couple of cows that graze
I've a plant garden runnin' by the door
I have a cultivated garden near the entrance
I've a shelter for the hens and a stable for the ass
I have a shelter for the hens and a stable for the donkey
Now, what could a man want more?
Expressing contentment, questioning what more a man could desire
I don't know, maybe so
Expressing uncertainty or contemplation
But a bachelor is easy and he's free
Being single is uncomplicated and liberating
But I've lots to look after, though I'm living all alone
Despite being a bachelor, there are responsibilities to manage
Sure nobody's looking after me
Feeling overlooked and uncared for
Me father often tells me I should go and have a try
Parental advice to seek a girl with land
To find a girl that owns a bit of land
Suggesting the search for a girl with property
And I know the way he says it that there's someone on his mind
Implying a hidden agenda in the father's advice
And me mother has the whole thing planned
Indicating the mother's involvement in matchmaking
I don't know, maybe so
Reiterating uncertainty or contemplation
But t'would mollify them greatly to agree
Agreeing would appease the parents
Now, there's little Bridget Flynn, sure it's her I'd love to win
Mentioning Bridget Flynn, expressing affection
But she never has an eye for me
Despite affection, Bridget Flynn doesn't reciprocate
Now there's a little girl who's worth her weight in gold
Highlighting a girl with a valuable dowry
And that's a decent dowry, don't you see?
Emphasizing the importance of a substantial dowry
And I mean to go and ask her just as soon as I get bold
Planning to approach the girl once courage is gathered
If she'll come and have an eye for me
Asking if the girl would consider being interested in him
Will she go? I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the girl's response
But I'd love to have her sittin' on me knee
Expressing a desire for her company
And I'll sing like a thrush in a hawthorn bush
Describing a joyful and melodic state if she shows interest
If she'll come and have an eye for me
Expressing hope for the girl to notice him
Ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Uttering sounds, possibly representing a melody or expression
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