The Blacksmith
Forged Love and Betrayal: The Blacksmith's Tale Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh a blacksmith courted she
A blacksmith pursued her romantically
Nine months or better
The courtship lasted around nine months or longer
He fairly won her heart
He genuinely captured her affection
When he wrote her a letter
He expressed his feelings for her through a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He appeared skilled and intelligent with his tools
He looked to be quite clever
He seemed adept and resourceful
And if I was with my love
Expresses a desire for eternal love with the partner
I would live forever.
Emphasizes commitment and longevity in the relationship
No where has my love gone
Expressing concern and wondering about the partner's whereabouts
With her cheeks like roses
Describing the partner's beauty with a simile of roses
And his good black Billycock on
The blacksmith wore a specific type of hat adorned with flowers
Decked round with primroses
Concern for the partner's well-being under the sun's heat
I'm afraid the scorching sun
Expresses a willingness to fulfill responsibilities if together with the beloved
May shine and burn his beauty
Unusual or disturbing news arrives through a dark symbol
And if I was with my love
News spreads about the partner's marriage
I would do my duty.
Despite personal emotions, offering good wishes to the couple
Strange news comes in to town
Acceptance of being overlooked or rejected
On a black ravens wings carried
Reflects on past moments shared together
Strange news flies up and down
Recollection of commitment made by the partner
That my love has been married.
Partner's commitment was a test and not genuine
And I wish them both much joy
Challenging emotions towards the partner's actions
Thol though they cannot hear me
Despite feelings, offering blessings to the couple
And may God reward them well
Desiring divine justice or retribution for the partner's actions
For the slighting of me.
Feeling slighted or disregarded by the partner
Don't you remember when
Recollection of intimate moments shared together
You lied beside me
Recollection of promises made by the partner
And you said you'd marry me
Partner's commitment was insincere and a test
And you would not deny me
Partner's claim of commitment was to test the other's feelings
If I said I'd marry you
Offering to validate the commitment with witnesses
It was only for to try you
Challenge to the partner to substantiate their claims
So bring your witness love
Willingness to accept the partner's commitment if proven
And I will not deny you.
Openness to acknowledging the partner's commitment if validated
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