Minstrel Boy
Melodies of Reflection: The Minstrel Boy's Journey
Lyrics
A little boy sat crying on the floor
A young boy is sitting on the floor, crying.
His daddy won't be coming home no more
The boy's father has passed away, and he won't be returning home.
He cannot reason why
The boy is unable to understand the reason for his father's death.
His daddy had to die
The boy is questioning why his father had to die.
And the Minstrel Boy's not singing any more
The Minstrel Boy, a symbol of music and joy, is no longer singing.
So play violin, play
An encouragement to play the violin, a musical instrument.
Play 'til the night is over
Encouragement to keep playing until the night ends.
Music will wash away all your sorrow
Suggesting that music has the power to alleviate sorrow.
At seventeen he thought he'd never cry
At seventeen, someone thought they wouldn't experience sorrow.
And then his angel had to say goodbye
However, the person's angel (possibly a loved one) said goodbye.
But living must go on
Despite the pain, life must continue.
To face another dawn
Facing a new day is a necessity.
And the Minstrel Boy's not singing any more
The Minstrel Boy is still not singing, indicating prolonged sadness.
So play violin, play
A repetition of the encouragement to play the violin.
Play 'til the night is over
Reiterating the idea of playing until the night is over.
Music will wash away all your sorrow
Reaffirming that music has the power to wash away sorrow.
A moment later, life was just a dream
A moment later, life seems like a dream, possibly reflecting on the fleeting nature of life.
Remembering the things he'd done and seen
Reflecting on past experiences and actions.
He now can reason why
The person now understands the reasons behind life's events.
He soon will have to die
Realization that they will also face mortality.
And the Minstrel Boy's not singing any more
The Minstrel Boy is still not singing, perhaps indicating acceptance of life's challenges.
And the Minstrel Boy's not singing any more
Reiteration that the Minstrel Boy is no longer singing, emphasizing the enduring impact of life's trials.
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