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Dropkick Murphys Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya Lyrics
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- Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya Lyrics / with translationsWhen on the road to sweet Athy,
Hurroo Hurroo
When on the road to sweet Athy,
Hurroo Hurroo
When on the road to sweet Athy
A stick in the hand, A drop in the eye
A doleful damsel I heard cry
Johnny I hardly knew ya
Where are the eyes that looked so mild,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the eyes that looked so mild,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the eyes that looked so mild
When my poor heart you first beguiled
Why did ya run from me and the child
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus:]
We had guns and drums and drums and guns,
Hurroo Hurroo
We had guns and drums and drums and guns,
Hurroo Hurroo
We had guns and drums and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny I hardly knew ya
Where are the legs with which you run,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the legs with which you run,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the legs with which you run,
When first you went to carry a gun
Indeed your dancing days are done
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,
Hurroo Hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,
Hurroo Hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
You're a spinless, boneless, chickenless egg
You'll Have to be put with the bowl to beg
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
I'm happy for to see ya home,
Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home,
Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home
From the isle of Ceylon
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
Hurroo Hurroo
When on the road to sweet Athy,
Hurroo Hurroo
When on the road to sweet Athy
A stick in the hand, A drop in the eye
A doleful damsel I heard cry
Johnny I hardly knew ya
Where are the eyes that looked so mild,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the eyes that looked so mild,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the eyes that looked so mild
When my poor heart you first beguiled
Why did ya run from me and the child
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus:]
We had guns and drums and drums and guns,
Hurroo Hurroo
We had guns and drums and drums and guns,
Hurroo Hurroo
We had guns and drums and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny I hardly knew ya
Where are the legs with which you run,
Where are the legs with which you run,
Hurroo Hurroo
Where are the legs with which you run,
When first you went to carry a gun
Indeed your dancing days are done
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,
Hurroo Hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg,
Hurroo Hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
You're a spinless, boneless, chickenless egg
You'll Have to be put with the bowl to beg
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
I'm happy for to see ya home,
Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home,
Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home
From the isle of Ceylon
Johnny I hardly knew ya
[Chorus]
Facts about Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya
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Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya is written by Marc Orrell, Alexander Barr, Traditional, James Lynch, Mathew Kelly, Kenneth Casey, Timothy Brennan.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the Dropkick Murphys song Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya presents an emotional examination of how war changes people through its depiction of a soldier who has lost his face. The lyrics of Johnny i hardly knew ya express emotions about heartbreak and personal reflection and despair and angst and nostalgic feelings. The song establishes war as a major element which causes people to lose their former selves while they face the changes that lead to their disillusionment. The lyrics contain references to violence and war, including mentions of guns and the physical harm done to a character. The content contains enough intense elements that it needs a PG-13 rating because parents should check the content before they let their younger children watch it.
Who wrote Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya lyrics?
Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya is written by Marc Orrell, Alexander Barr, Traditional, James Lynch, Mathew Kelly, Kenneth Casey, Timothy Brennan.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the Dropkick Murphys song Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya presents an emotional examination of how war changes people through its depiction of a soldier who has lost his face. The lyrics of Johnny i hardly knew ya express emotions about heartbreak and personal reflection and despair and angst and nostalgic feelings. The song establishes war as a major element which causes people to lose their former selves while they face the changes that lead to their disillusionment. The lyrics contain references to violence and war, including mentions of guns and the physical harm done to a character. The content contains enough intense elements that it needs a PG-13 rating because parents should check the content before they let their younger children watch it.
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these lyrics are submitted by Ellison SmithSongwriter(s): Marc Orrell, Alexander Barr, Traditional, James Lynch, Mathew Kelly, Kenneth Casey, Timothy Brennan
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