Botany Bay
John Williamson
John Williamson
JOHN WILLIAMSON
- Botany Bay LyricsFarewell to Old England forever
Farewell to my rum pals as well
Farewell to the well known Old Bailee
Where I used for to cut such a swell
Chorus
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty,
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ay,
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty
We're are bound for Botany Bay
Chorus
'Taint leaving Old England we cares about,
'Taint 'cos we mispells wot we knows
But becos all we light finger'd gentry
Hop's around with a log on our toes.
Chorus
There's the captain as is our commandeer,
There's bo'sun and all the ship's crew
There's first and the second class passengers,
Knows what we poor convicts goes through
Chorus
Oh had I the wings of a turtle-dove,
I'd soar on my pinions so high,
Slap bang to the arms of my Polly love,
And in her sweet presence I'd die
Chorus
Now all my young Dookies and Duchesses,
Take warning from what I've to say,
Mind all is your own as you touch-es-es,
Or you'll find us in Botany Bay,
Chorus Twice
Farewell to my rum pals as well
Farewell to the well known Old Bailee
Where I used for to cut such a swell
Chorus
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty,
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ay,
Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty
We're are bound for Botany Bay
Chorus
'Taint leaving Old England we cares about,
'Taint 'cos we mispells wot we knows
But becos all we light finger'd gentry
Hop's around with a log on our toes.
Chorus
There's the captain as is our commandeer,
There's first and the second class passengers,
Knows what we poor convicts goes through
Chorus
Oh had I the wings of a turtle-dove,
I'd soar on my pinions so high,
Slap bang to the arms of my Polly love,
And in her sweet presence I'd die
Chorus
Now all my young Dookies and Duchesses,
Take warning from what I've to say,
Mind all is your own as you touch-es-es,
Or you'll find us in Botany Bay,
Chorus Twice
Facts about Botany Bay
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Botany Bay is written and performed by John Williamson.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Botany Bay' by John Williamson is about the transportation of convicts from England to Australia. It uses the metaphor of 'wings of a turtledove' to portray the hardships and longing for freedom that the convicts went through and express the desire to escape and to be with the loved ones. Besides, the lyrics give a warning to the listeners, mainly the young nobility, to always be conscious of their deeds to avoid being transported to Botany Bay as a punishment just like the convict. Love, adventure, freedom, angst and nostalgia are the main aspects of Botany bay lyrics. Meanwhile, the song reiterates the themes of banishment, yearning, and the repercussions of crime. The lyrics portray the themes of crime and punishment, and bring to mind the convicts and their sufferings, which may not be appropriate for the very young ones. Even though there are no profanity or sexual assaults, the topic may need adult supervision.
Who wrote Botany Bay lyrics?
Botany Bay is written and performed by John Williamson.
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What is the meaning behind Botany Bay lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Botany Bay' by John Williamson is about the transportation of convicts from England to Australia. It uses the metaphor of 'wings of a turtledove' to portray the hardships and longing for freedom that the convicts went through and express the desire to escape and to be with the loved ones. Besides, the lyrics give a warning to the listeners, mainly the young nobility, to always be conscious of their deeds to avoid being transported to Botany Bay as a punishment just like the convict. Love, adventure, freedom, angst and nostalgia are the main aspects of Botany bay lyrics. Meanwhile, the song reiterates the themes of banishment, yearning, and the repercussions of crime. The lyrics portray the themes of crime and punishment, and bring to mind the convicts and their sufferings, which may not be appropriate for the very young ones. Even though there are no profanity or sexual assaults, the topic may need adult supervision.
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