A Ghra Mo Chroi
A Love Story in Dublin: A Ghra Mo Chroi
Lyrics
Oh the first time ever I met you
First encounter with the person being addressed
I remember it so clear
Recollection of the initial meeting with vivid clarity
Standing in a smoky room
Being in a room filled with smoke
Beside a pint of beer
Standing near a pint of beer
And the next time ever I met you
Subsequent meeting with a dream of a future together
I dreamed of life with you
Imagining a life in partnership with the person
And I dreamed that I could be happy
Hoping for happiness in that envisioned life
And I dreamed that it could be true
Believing in the possibility of that dream becoming reality
Oh a ghra mo chroi
Term of endearment in Irish, expressing deep affection
My one I do adore
Expressing deep affection and admiration for the beloved
Astor
A term of endearment, similar to "darling"
Oh a ghra mo chroi
Reiteration of affection and commitment to cherish forever
I’ll hold you evermore
Commitment to hold the beloved close indefinitely
We walked the streets of Glasgow
Recollection of walking through the streets of Glasgow together
We walked the whole night through
Spending an entire night walking together
And in those dark and deadly lanes
Falling in love amidst dark and dangerous alleys
I fell in love with you
Realizing affection for the person being addressed
Oh and all around old Dublin town
Being close in Dublin and sharing a moment together
I held you close to me
Embracing each other in Dublin
And we drank a glass to Bono and
Toasting to Bono and Simon Carmody, possibly symbolic figures or friends
To Simon Carmody
Recognition of specific characteristics - auburn hair and blue eyes
Auburn hair
Description of physical attributes of the beloved
Eyes of blue
Further detailing the physical appearance
Deep and fair
Appreciation of depth and truth in the eyes
Wise and true
Admiration for the wisdom reflected in the eyes
Wicked smile
Appreciation for a mischievous smile
I adore
Expressing deep admiration for the smile
Has left its mark
The impact of the smile lasting indefinitely
Forever more
Enduring influence of the smile on the person
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