boygenius — The Parting Glass
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Of all the money that e'er I spent
I spent it in good company
And of all the harm that e'er I've done
Alas, it was to none but me
For all I've done for want of wit
To memory now, I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Oh, if I had money enough to spend
And leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town
Who surely has my heart beguiled
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips
I own, she has my heart enthralled
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I've had
They are sorry for my going away
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I've had
Would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
Good night and joy be with you all
I spent it in good company
And of all the harm that e'er I've done
Alas, it was to none but me
For all I've done for want of wit
To memory now, I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Oh, if I had money enough to spend
And leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town
Who surely has my heart beguiled
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips
I own, she has my heart enthralled
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I've had
They are sorry for my going away
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I've had
Would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
Good night and joy be with you all
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cc_rider wrote:
It is about leaving Ireland for the USA during the potato famine
I think you're spot on.
c.
c.
It is about leaving Ireland for the USA during the potato famine
birdman42 wrote:
I think you're spot on.
c.
I've known this song for a very long time. I always thought it was being sung in honor of one who has departed. But listening to this wonderful version I think it might be by one who has departed.
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
Is the singer rising from the chair at the table, while their friend can't, or rising into heaven, leaving the others behind?
Inquiring minds...
Bill
c.
I've known this song for a very long time. I always thought it was being sung in honor of one who has departed. But listening to this wonderful version I think it might be by one who has departed.
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
Is the singer rising from the chair at the table, while their friend can't, or rising into heaven, leaving the others behind?
Inquiring minds...
Bill
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
Is the singer rising from the chair at the table, while their friend can't, or rising into heaven, leaving the others behind?
Inquiring minds...
Bill
Beautiful.
Such a find. Thank you William and Alanna. My cup runneth over.
Very nice tribute to Sinead O'Connor. It's hard to believe she's no longer with us. It seems like yesterday when a large poster of her was hanging up in our college music venue and her music was everywhere. She was the voice standing up for what was right at a time when voices were needed. Rest in peace.
Wow! I gave this a 9.
I never heard this version. I love the harmonies and the evolving background dirge is nice.
I never heard this version. I love the harmonies and the evolving background dirge is nice.
The Wailin' Jennys does a great version of this song.
SnapDragon66 Yes it is. In Ireland we miss her so terribly. She was our girl, our enfant terrible, a delicate but powerful voice and a fierce woman to boot. Loved way beyond what she thought.
just superb - haunting and soulful.
To be played at my funeral
SnapDragon66 wrote:
To be clear, the photo on the album cover _is_ Sinéad, but it's not her singing. She died in July, 2023, this track was recorded as a charity tribute in November, 2023.
That _is_ Sinead, isn't it?
To be clear, the photo on the album cover _is_ Sinéad, but it's not her singing. She died in July, 2023, this track was recorded as a charity tribute in November, 2023.
Good stuff.
Sounds very like Saint Sister.
Talus1 wrote:
Thanks for explaining, Talus; I was confused.
Thanks for explaining, Talus; I was confused.
SnapDragon66 wrote:
Right?
That _is_ Sinead, isn't it?
Right?
2nd song from this group. I am liking what I hear.
That _is_ Sinead, isn't it?
Re: Loved way beyond what she thought.
That captures her perfectly, beautifully and possibly tragically.
You were indeed, Sinead, you were indeed.