Kitty
Farewell's Embrace: Freedom Amid Parting
Lyrics
Oh Kitty, my Darling, remember
Expressing affection to Kitty and invoking memories.
That the doom will be mine if I stay
Acknowledging potential consequences if the speaker stays.
'Tis far better to part, though it's hard to
Suggesting it's better to part ways, even though it's difficult.
Than to rot in their prison away
Highlighting the undesirable fate of being imprisoned.
'Tis far better to part, though it's hard to
Reiterating the idea of separating being preferable.
Than to rot in their prison away
Repeating the sentiment of avoiding imprisonment.
So softly he then kissed her pale lips
Describing a tender kiss on Kitty's lips.
'Twas the same story over an o'er
Indicating a repetitive or familiar story.
Hush mavourneen, the police are watching
Advising Kitty to be quiet as the police are watching.
And you know that I must go a stór
Stating the necessity for the speaker to leave.
Hush mavourneen, the police are watching
Repeating the caution about police observation.
And you know that I must go a stór
Reiterating the urgency of the speaker's departure.
In a day now I'll be over the mountain
Anticipating crossing a mountain, possibly symbolizing challenges.
There'll be time enough left for to cry
Promising time to grieve later, focusing on the immediate journey.
So good night and God guard you forever
Wishing eternal protection and bidding good night.
And write to me won't you, goodbye
Requesting Kitty to write, implying a separation.
So good night and God guard you forever
Repeating the farewell and invoking eternal blessings.
And write to me won't you, goodbye
Requesting Kitty to correspond and saying goodbye.
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