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- Whiskey In The Jar Lyrics / with translationsAs I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains
I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier
Saying "Stand and deliver" for he were a bold deceiver
Chorus:
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Whack for my daddy-o. Whack for my daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
But the devil take the women for they never can be easy
(Chorus)
I went up to my chamber, all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure 't was no wonder
But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water
Then sent for captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
(Chorus)
't was early in the morning, just before I rose to travel
Up comes a band of footmen and likewise captain Farrell
I first produced me pistol for she stole away me rapier
I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken
(Chorus)
Now there's some take delight in the carriages a rolling
and others take delight in the hurling and the bowling
but I take delight in the juice of the barley
and courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early
(Chorus)
If anyone can aid me 't is my brother in the army
If I can find his station in Cork or in Killarney
And if he'll go with me, we'll go rovin' through Killkenny
And I'm sure he'll treat me better than my own a-sporting Jenny
(Chorus)
I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier
Saying "Stand and deliver" for he were a bold deceiver
Chorus:
Mush-a ring dum-a do dum-a da
Whack for my daddy-o. Whack for my daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
But the devil take the women for they never can be easy
(Chorus)
I went up to my chamber, all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure 't was no wonder
But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water
Then sent for captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
't was early in the morning, just before I rose to travel
Up comes a band of footmen and likewise captain Farrell
I first produced me pistol for she stole away me rapier
I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken
(Chorus)
Now there's some take delight in the carriages a rolling
and others take delight in the hurling and the bowling
but I take delight in the juice of the barley
and courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early
(Chorus)
If anyone can aid me 't is my brother in the army
If I can find his station in Cork or in Killarney
And if he'll go with me, we'll go rovin' through Killkenny
And I'm sure he'll treat me better than my own a-sporting Jenny
(Chorus)
Facts about Whiskey In The Jar
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Whiskey In The Jar is written by Dp, Philip Parris Lynott, Brian Michael Downey, Eric Bell.
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It is first released in 1992 as part of Dubliners's album "30 Years a Greying" which includes 30 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Dubliners’ rendition of 'Whiskey in the Jar' tells the story of a bandit who gets drunk, and then is unfaithful to his girlfriend, with whiskey symbolizing the short-lived pleasures and difficulties in life. Whiskey in the jar lyrics mainly highlight the areas of partying, adventure, happiness, nostalgia, and liberation. Moreover, the composition points to the reasons of robbery and adventure at the same time, along with betrayal, love for booze and escape and revenge. The lyrics have elements of theft, trickery, and strife as well as some vulgarity and implicit violence. These features are more appropriate for grown-ups, thus the PG-13 classification.
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Whiskey In The Jar falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Whiskey In The Jar song length is 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
Who wrote Whiskey In The Jar lyrics?
Whiskey In The Jar is written by Dp, Philip Parris Lynott, Brian Michael Downey, Eric Bell.
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When was Whiskey In The Jar released?
It is first released in 1992 as part of Dubliners's album "30 Years a Greying" which includes 30 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Whiskey In The Jar lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Dubliners’ rendition of 'Whiskey in the Jar' tells the story of a bandit who gets drunk, and then is unfaithful to his girlfriend, with whiskey symbolizing the short-lived pleasures and difficulties in life. Whiskey in the jar lyrics mainly highlight the areas of partying, adventure, happiness, nostalgia, and liberation. Moreover, the composition points to the reasons of robbery and adventure at the same time, along with betrayal, love for booze and escape and revenge. The lyrics have elements of theft, trickery, and strife as well as some vulgarity and implicit violence. These features are more appropriate for grown-ups, thus the PG-13 classification.
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Which genre is Whiskey In The Jar?
Whiskey In The Jar falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Whiskey In The Jar?
Whiskey In The Jar song length is 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dp, Philip Parris Lynott, Brian Michael Downey, Eric BellRecord Label(s): 2008 IML Irish Music Licensing Ltd
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