STAN ROGERS
- Oh No Not I Lyrics / with translationsA Newfoundland sailor went walking on the strand
He spied a pretty, fair young maid and took her by the
hand
"Oh will you go to Newfoundland along with me?" he
cried
But the answer that she gave to him was "Oh no, not I."
"If I were to marry you, on me 'twould be the blame
Your friends and relations would scorn me to shame
If you were born of noble blood and me of low degree
Do you think that I would marry you? It's oh no, not
me."
Six months being over and seven drawing nigh
This pretty fair young maiden she began to look so shy
Her corsets would not meet and her apron would not tie
Made her think n all the times when she said "oh no not
I".
Eight months being over and nine coming on
This pretty fair young maiden she brought forth a son
She wrote a letter to her love to come most speedily
But the answer that he gave to her was "Oh no, not me."
He said "My pretty fair maid, the best thing you can do
Is take your child upon your back and a-begging you may
go
And It's when that you get tired you can sit you down
to cry
And think on all the times when you said "Oh no, not
I".
So come all you pretty fair maids, a warning take by me
Don't ever put your trust in the green willow tree
For the leaves they will wither and the rot it will die
Make you think on all the times when you said "oh no,
not I".
He spied a pretty, fair young maid and took her by the
hand
"Oh will you go to Newfoundland along with me?" he
cried
But the answer that she gave to him was "Oh no, not I."
"If I were to marry you, on me 'twould be the blame
Your friends and relations would scorn me to shame
If you were born of noble blood and me of low degree
Do you think that I would marry you? It's oh no, not
me."
Six months being over and seven drawing nigh
This pretty fair young maiden she began to look so shy
Her corsets would not meet and her apron would not tie
Made her think n all the times when she said "oh no not
I".
Eight months being over and nine coming on
She wrote a letter to her love to come most speedily
But the answer that he gave to her was "Oh no, not me."
He said "My pretty fair maid, the best thing you can do
Is take your child upon your back and a-begging you may
go
And It's when that you get tired you can sit you down
to cry
And think on all the times when you said "Oh no, not
I".
So come all you pretty fair maids, a warning take by me
Don't ever put your trust in the green willow tree
For the leaves they will wither and the rot it will die
Make you think on all the times when you said "oh no,
not I".
Facts about Oh No Not I
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Oh No Not I is written by Traditional, Stanley Rogers.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Oh No, Not I' by Stan Rogers tells the story of a young maiden who initially rejects a sailor's proposal due to societal pressures and class differences. The passage of time brings her to a point where she must face the results of her earlier choice which leads to her current state as an unmarried mother. The lyrics serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and hasty decisions, urging listeners to reflect on the choices they make and the potential outcomes they may face. The lyrics of Oh no not i primarily express the themes of introspection, emotional pain, deep anxiety, total hopelessness, and romantic affection. The song establishes two main themes, which include the need for people to feel regret and experience the results of their actions and the way social class and warning systems create stigma. The lyrics contain themes of relationships and consequences of decisions that may not be suitable for younger children, suggesting parental guidance is advised. The content does not contain explicit references to violence, nudity, or drug use, but the mature themes warrant a PG rating.
Who wrote Oh No Not I lyrics?
Oh No Not I is written by Traditional, Stanley Rogers.
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What is the meaning behind Oh No Not I lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Oh No, Not I' by Stan Rogers tells the story of a young maiden who initially rejects a sailor's proposal due to societal pressures and class differences. The passage of time brings her to a point where she must face the results of her earlier choice which leads to her current state as an unmarried mother. The lyrics serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and hasty decisions, urging listeners to reflect on the choices they make and the potential outcomes they may face. The lyrics of Oh no not i primarily express the themes of introspection, emotional pain, deep anxiety, total hopelessness, and romantic affection. The song establishes two main themes, which include the need for people to feel regret and experience the results of their actions and the way social class and warning systems create stigma. The lyrics contain themes of relationships and consequences of decisions that may not be suitable for younger children, suggesting parental guidance is advised. The content does not contain explicit references to violence, nudity, or drug use, but the mature themes warrant a PG rating.
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Songwriter(s): Traditional, Stanley Rogers
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