DUBLINERS
- Skibbereen Lyrics / with translationsOh father dear, I oft-times hear you speak of Erin's
isle
Her lofty hills, her valleys green, her mountains rude
and wild
They say she is a lovely land wherein a saint might
dwell
So why did you abandon her, the reason to me tell.
Oh son, I loved my native land with energy and pride
Till a blight came o'er the praties; my sheep, my
cattle died
My rent and taxes went unpaid, I could not them redeem
And that's the cruel reason why I left old Skibbereen.
Oh well do I remember that bleak December day
The landlord and the sheriff came to take us all away
They set my roof on fire with their cursed English
spleen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old
Skibbereen.
Your mother too, God rest her soul, fell on the stony
ground
She fainted in her anguish seeing desolation 'round
She never rose but passed away from life to immortal
dream
She found a quiet grave, me boy, in dear old
Skibbereen.
And you were only two years old and feeble was your
frame
I could not leave you with my friends for you bore your
father's name
I wrapped you in my car in the dead of night unseen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old
Skibbereen.
Oh father dear, the day will come when in answer to the
call
All Irish men of freedom stern will rally one and all
I'll be the man to lead the band beneath the flag of
green
And loud and clear we'll raise the cheer, Revenge for
Skibbereen!
isle
Her lofty hills, her valleys green, her mountains rude
and wild
They say she is a lovely land wherein a saint might
dwell
So why did you abandon her, the reason to me tell.
Oh son, I loved my native land with energy and pride
Till a blight came o'er the praties; my sheep, my
cattle died
My rent and taxes went unpaid, I could not them redeem
And that's the cruel reason why I left old Skibbereen.
Oh well do I remember that bleak December day
The landlord and the sheriff came to take us all away
They set my roof on fire with their cursed English
spleen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old
Skibbereen.
Your mother too, God rest her soul, fell on the stony
She fainted in her anguish seeing desolation 'round
She never rose but passed away from life to immortal
dream
She found a quiet grave, me boy, in dear old
Skibbereen.
And you were only two years old and feeble was your
frame
I could not leave you with my friends for you bore your
father's name
I wrapped you in my car in the dead of night unseen
I heaved a sigh and bade goodbye to dear old
Skibbereen.
Oh father dear, the day will come when in answer to the
call
All Irish men of freedom stern will rally one and all
I'll be the man to lead the band beneath the flag of
green
And loud and clear we'll raise the cheer, Revenge for
Skibbereen!
Facts about Skibbereen
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Skibbereen is written by Paddy Moloney.
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It is first released on August 06, 2001 as part of Dubliners's album "The Dubliners" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the Dubliners' 'Skibbereen' is a song narrating a father telling a child why they had to migrate from their native place, Skibbereen, because of the English oppressors. Leaving their families, the pain they had to go through, and the hope of a future when they exact their revenge on the oppressors in Skibbereen were the main emotions depicted in the song. The Skibbereen lyrics powerfully convey nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, angst, and anger. Alongside these, the song also depicts the themes of loss and abandonment, suffering and hardship, grief and mourning, and national pride and revenge. The lyrics show the themes of loss, hardship, and historical struggles that may not be appropriate for the youngest children. While there is no explicit language or graphic content, the mature themes of abandonment, death, and social injustice imply that parental guidance is recommended.
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Skibbereen falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Skibbereen song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Skibbereen lyrics?
Skibbereen is written by Paddy Moloney.
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When was Skibbereen released?
It is first released on August 06, 2001 as part of Dubliners's album "The Dubliners" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Skibbereen lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the Dubliners' 'Skibbereen' is a song narrating a father telling a child why they had to migrate from their native place, Skibbereen, because of the English oppressors. Leaving their families, the pain they had to go through, and the hope of a future when they exact their revenge on the oppressors in Skibbereen were the main emotions depicted in the song. The Skibbereen lyrics powerfully convey nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, angst, and anger. Alongside these, the song also depicts the themes of loss and abandonment, suffering and hardship, grief and mourning, and national pride and revenge. The lyrics show the themes of loss, hardship, and historical struggles that may not be appropriate for the youngest children. While there is no explicit language or graphic content, the mature themes of abandonment, death, and social injustice imply that parental guidance is recommended.
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Which genre is Skibbereen?
Skibbereen falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Skibbereen?
Skibbereen song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Paddy Moloney
Record Label(s): 2007 IML Irish Music Licensing Ltd
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Meaning to "Skibbereen" song lyrics
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Skibbereen
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More research should've been carried out on these lyrics. It looks like a non native speaker wrote these as there are many faults with the choice of words. I recommend someone goes back to the song.