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Loreena McKennitt Carrighfergus Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7/10 [3 votes]Album: Elemental / Original Release Date: 1985Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 25 sec
LOREENA MCKENNITT
- Carrighfergus LyricsI wish I was in Carrighfergus,
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
I would swim over the deepest ocean,
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
But the sea is wide, and I can't swim over.
Neither have I wings to fly.
If I could find me a handsome boatsman
To ferry me over to my love and die.
Now in Kilkenny, it is reported,
They've marble stones there as black as ink.
With gold and silver I would transport her
But I'll sing no more now, till I get a drink.
I'm drunk today, but I'm seldom sober.
A handsome rover from town to town.
Ah, but I am sick now, my days are over,
Come all you young lads and lay me down.
I wish I was in Carrighfergus,
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
I would swim over the deepest ocean,
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
But the sea is wide, and I can't swim over.
Neither have I wings to fly.
If I could find me a handsome boatsman
To ferry me over to my love and die.
Now in Kilkenny, it is reported,
They've marble stones there as black as ink.
But I'll sing no more now, till I get a drink.
I'm drunk today, but I'm seldom sober.
A handsome rover from town to town.
Ah, but I am sick now, my days are over,
Come all you young lads and lay me down.
I wish I was in Carrighfergus,
Only for nights in Ballygrant.
Facts about Carrighfergus
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Carrighfergus is written by Loreena Mckennitt.
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It is first released in 1985 as part of Loreena McKennitt's album "Elemental" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Carrighfergus' by Loreena McKennitt portrays a longing for a distant place filled with love and happiness, which the artist uses Carrighfergus and Ballygrant as symbols. The desire to overcome obstacles like the wide sea and lack of wings reflects the yearning for a deep connection that seems out of reach, while the mention of being drunk and sick conveys a sense of longing and resignation towards the end of life. The lyrics of Carrighfergus show six main emotional themes which include love nostalgia and heartbreak as well as detriment to mental health and feelings of isolation. The song establishes two primary themes which show the value of longing and nostalgia while presenting love and devotion and regret and mortality. The lyrics contain themes of longing and drinking, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The content contains no explicit material, but the mention of being drunk together with the mature themes makes certain material need parental discretion.
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Carrighfergus falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Carrighfergus song length is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Who wrote Carrighfergus lyrics?
Carrighfergus is written by Loreena Mckennitt.
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When was Carrighfergus released?
It is first released in 1985 as part of Loreena McKennitt's album "Elemental" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Carrighfergus lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Carrighfergus' by Loreena McKennitt portrays a longing for a distant place filled with love and happiness, which the artist uses Carrighfergus and Ballygrant as symbols. The desire to overcome obstacles like the wide sea and lack of wings reflects the yearning for a deep connection that seems out of reach, while the mention of being drunk and sick conveys a sense of longing and resignation towards the end of life. The lyrics of Carrighfergus show six main emotional themes which include love nostalgia and heartbreak as well as detriment to mental health and feelings of isolation. The song establishes two primary themes which show the value of longing and nostalgia while presenting love and devotion and regret and mortality. The lyrics contain themes of longing and drinking, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The content contains no explicit material, but the mention of being drunk together with the mature themes makes certain material need parental discretion.
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Which genre is Carrighfergus?
Carrighfergus falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Carrighfergus?
Carrighfergus song length is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Loreena Mckennitt
Record Label(s): 1985 Quinlan Road
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