Danny
Flint Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Overall Meaning
Flint's song "Danny" is an emotional yet nostalgic ballad that revolves around the theme of love and the inevitability of separation. The song begins with the singer, presumably Danny, bidding farewell to his loved one, as the sound of the piep is calling him away. The singer acknowledges the temporal nature of their separation and the sadness of all the flowers dying, yet he asks Danny to come back when summer's in the meadow, or when the valley's hushed and white with snow. The lines "...'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow, Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so." highlights the intense love and loyalty that the singer has for Danny.
The second verse of the song is even more heart-wrenching as it talks about the eventual death of the singer, who wishes that Danny returns even after he's dead to kneel and say an "Ave" for him. The hope of seeing Danny one more time gave the singer peace, a sense of calmness, and serenity, as he will be able to hear the sound of Danny's footsteps treading above him. The last line of the song reveals the true depth of their love as the singer says, "If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me, I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me." The singer just wanted to hear the words "I love you" one more time, and that will be enough for him to embrace eternity.
Overall, the song "Danny" is a poignant reminder of the ephemeral nature of existence and the power of love that transcends beyond our time on this planet. It's a song that touches the heart and soul of anyone and leaves a lasting impression on the listener's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Danny, the sound of the bagpipes is calling you.
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The sound of the pipes is echoing through the valleys and hills.
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
The warm season is over and everything around is wilting.
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
You must leave and I must stay behind.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Please come back to me when the meadows are full of life.
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
Or when the valley is silent and covered in snow.
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
I'll be waiting for you, no matter the weather or situation.
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
I love you, Danny, more than words can express.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
If you return when everything around is dead and gone.
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
And if I have passed away by then.
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
Please come to the place where I am buried.
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And kneel down to say a prayer for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
I'll be able to hear you, even if you walk softly above my grave.
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
Your presence will make my eternal rest peaceful and joyful.
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
Please don't forget to tell me that you love me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll patiently wait for you, even if it takes eternity.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Traditional
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