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- Lord Franklin Lyrics / with translationsIt was homeward bound one night on the deep
Swinging in my hammock I fell asleep
I dreamed the dream and I thought it true
Concerning Franklin and his gallant crew
With a hundred seamen he sailed away
The frozen ocean in the month of May
To seek a passage around the pole
Where we poor seamen do sometimes go
Through cruel hardships the mainly strove
Their ship on mountains with ice was drove
Only the Eskimo in his skin canoe
Was the only one that ever came through
In Baffin Bay where the whalefish blow
The fate of Franklin no man may know
The fate of Franklin no tongue can tell
When Franklin along with his sailors do dwell
And now my burden it gives me pain
For my long lost Franklin I’d cross the main
Ten thousand guineas would I freely give
To say on earth that my Franklin do live
Swinging in my hammock I fell asleep
I dreamed the dream and I thought it true
Concerning Franklin and his gallant crew
With a hundred seamen he sailed away
The frozen ocean in the month of May
To seek a passage around the pole
Where we poor seamen do sometimes go
Through cruel hardships the mainly strove
Their ship on mountains with ice was drove
Only the Eskimo in his skin canoe
In Baffin Bay where the whalefish blow
The fate of Franklin no man may know
The fate of Franklin no tongue can tell
When Franklin along with his sailors do dwell
And now my burden it gives me pain
For my long lost Franklin I’d cross the main
Ten thousand guineas would I freely give
To say on earth that my Franklin do live
Facts about Lord Franklin
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Lord Franklin is written by Bert Jansch, Danny Thompson, Jacqui Mcshee, John Renbourn, Terry (sgo) Cox, Jacqueline Mary Mcshee Jackson, Terry Cox.
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It is first released in 1970 as part of Pentangle's album "Cruel Sister" which includes 5 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, Pentangle's 'Lord Franklin' recounts the legendary voyage of Sir John Franklin through a dream metaphor which describes the crew's difficulties and their search for answers while creating an atmosphere of mourning and yearning for the missing explorer. The lyrics of Lord Franklin primarily focus on five themes which include reflection and adventure and heartbreak and nostalgia and despair. The song highlights three essential elements which include exploration and adventure together with mystery and the unknown and the experience of yearning for something lost. The lyrics contain no explicit language, violence, or mature themes, making it suitable for all ages.
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Lord Franklin falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Lord Franklin song length is 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Who wrote Lord Franklin lyrics?
Lord Franklin is written by Bert Jansch, Danny Thompson, Jacqui Mcshee, John Renbourn, Terry (sgo) Cox, Jacqueline Mary Mcshee Jackson, Terry Cox.
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When was Lord Franklin released?
It is first released in 1970 as part of Pentangle's album "Cruel Sister" which includes 5 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Lord Franklin lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, Pentangle's 'Lord Franklin' recounts the legendary voyage of Sir John Franklin through a dream metaphor which describes the crew's difficulties and their search for answers while creating an atmosphere of mourning and yearning for the missing explorer. The lyrics of Lord Franklin primarily focus on five themes which include reflection and adventure and heartbreak and nostalgia and despair. The song highlights three essential elements which include exploration and adventure together with mystery and the unknown and the experience of yearning for something lost. The lyrics contain no explicit language, violence, or mature themes, making it suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Lord Franklin?
Lord Franklin falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Lord Franklin?
Lord Franklin song length is 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Bert Jansch, Danny Thompson, Jacqui Mcshee, John Renbourn, Terry sgo Cox, Jacqueline Mary Mcshee Jackson, Terry Cox
Record Label(s): 1970 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
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