House Carpenter
Pentangle
Pentangle
PENTANGLE
- House Carpenter LyricsWell I once could have married the king's third son
And a fine young man was he
But now I'm married to a house carpenter
And a nice young man is he
"When will you forsake your house carpenter
And a-go along with a me
I will take you to where the grass grows green
On the banks of the River Dee."
But will you have to maintain me a bound
To keep me in slavery?".
"Well I have seven ships
They will soon be at land
And they at your command shall be."
She took her two babes by the hand
And gave them kisses three
"Sit still at home you darling little babes,
Keep your father sweet company."
Now she dressed herself in her very best
Like a high-born lady was she
She shimmered and she shivered3 and she proudly stepped
As they walked by the banks of the sea
Well she hadn't been gone but a short, short time
Until she wept for sor'
"I would give all the gold in this round world
Just to see my babes once more."
Well if you had all the gold and the silver too
That ever did cross the sea
You never would be at land anymore
And your babes you will never more see
Well they hadn't been sailing but a short, short time
About two weeks, three or four
When the ship sprang a leak and they were doomed
And they were far away from the shore
"I see bright hills of Heaven my dear
Where angels come and go
I see bright hills, that's Hell my dear
Where you and I must go."
"Oh I wish I was back to my house carpenter
I'm sure he would treat me well
But here I am in the raging sea
And my soul is bound for Hell."
And a fine young man was he
But now I'm married to a house carpenter
And a nice young man is he
"When will you forsake your house carpenter
And a-go along with a me
I will take you to where the grass grows green
On the banks of the River Dee."
But will you have to maintain me a bound
To keep me in slavery?".
"Well I have seven ships
They will soon be at land
And they at your command shall be."
She took her two babes by the hand
And gave them kisses three
"Sit still at home you darling little babes,
Keep your father sweet company."
Now she dressed herself in her very best
Like a high-born lady was she
She shimmered and she shivered3 and she proudly stepped
As they walked by the banks of the sea
Until she wept for sor'
"I would give all the gold in this round world
Just to see my babes once more."
Well if you had all the gold and the silver too
That ever did cross the sea
You never would be at land anymore
And your babes you will never more see
Well they hadn't been sailing but a short, short time
About two weeks, three or four
When the ship sprang a leak and they were doomed
And they were far away from the shore
"I see bright hills of Heaven my dear
Where angels come and go
I see bright hills, that's Hell my dear
Where you and I must go."
"Oh I wish I was back to my house carpenter
I'm sure he would treat me well
But here I am in the raging sea
And my soul is bound for Hell."
Facts about House Carpenter
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House Carpenter is written by Jacqui Mcshee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Danny Thompson.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Pentangle's album "Basket of Light" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the storyline of 'House Carpenter' told by Pentangle is the tale of a woman infused with regret and despair who chooses to leave her family in search of a supposed better life, but tragically ends up in hell, thus revealing the importance of a domestic love and the perils of ambition. House carpenter lyrics mainly point to despair, sadness, suffering, meditation, and spirituality. However, at the same time, the song reveals the importance of regret and longing, temptation and choice, and ultimately the consequences of one’s actions. Themes of abandonment, regret, and impending death are all present in the song, as well as some very striking imagery of the ship sinking and reference to Hell. These factors are more likely to be appealing to an adult audience resulting in the PG-13 rating.
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House Carpenter falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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House Carpenter song length is 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
Who wrote House Carpenter lyrics?
House Carpenter is written by Jacqui Mcshee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Danny Thompson.
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When was House Carpenter released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Pentangle's album "Basket of Light" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind House Carpenter lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the storyline of 'House Carpenter' told by Pentangle is the tale of a woman infused with regret and despair who chooses to leave her family in search of a supposed better life, but tragically ends up in hell, thus revealing the importance of a domestic love and the perils of ambition. House carpenter lyrics mainly point to despair, sadness, suffering, meditation, and spirituality. However, at the same time, the song reveals the importance of regret and longing, temptation and choice, and ultimately the consequences of one’s actions. Themes of abandonment, regret, and impending death are all present in the song, as well as some very striking imagery of the ship sinking and reference to Hell. These factors are more likely to be appealing to an adult audience resulting in the PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is House Carpenter?
House Carpenter falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song House Carpenter?
House Carpenter song length is 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jacqui Mcshee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Danny Thompson
Record Label(s): 2001 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
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