Lyrics
Well the golden rose sailed with a broken man goin' south
Expressing that the golden rose sailed alongside a broken man heading south.
Got on board with a woman to lead him 'round by the mouth
The broken man is accompanied by a woman who guides him, possibly controlling him.
And it's goodbye golden rose
Saying farewell to the golden rose.
Yeah it's goodbye golden rose
Reiterating the departure from the golden rose.
Well the captain who swears if he speaks it all, wears a gun
Describing a captain who only speaks with the accompaniment of a gun, emphasizing authority.
Got a first mate who's never quite on the ball for a son
The captain has a first mate who seems unreliable or inconsistent as a son figure.
And it's goodbye golden rose
Repeating the farewell to the golden rose, emphasizing the departure.
Yeah it's goodbye golden rose
Reiterating the sentiment of saying goodbye to the golden rose.
Wish I was back in her arms again
Expressing a desire to be back in the arms of someone significant.
Wish I was holding her tight
Wishing for the closeness of holding that significant person tightly.
Wish I was back in her arms again
Repeating the longing to be back in the arms of the significant person.
Safe from the night
Seeking safety and comfort in the arms of the significant person, away from the night's uncertainties.
She stood on the shore and she waved to me, "Come back home"
Describing someone standing on the shore, urging the speaker to come back home.
Many a night I would think of her all alone
The speaker reflects on many lonely nights thinking about the person on the shore.
And it's goodbye golden rose
Repeating the farewell to the golden rose, emphasizing the finality of departure.
Yeah it's goodbye golden rose
Reiterating the sentiment of saying goodbye to the golden rose.
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