Danny Boy
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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From glen to glen and down the mountain side
The summer's gone and all the roses dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bye
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh, Danny boy, oh, Danny boy I love you so
But if he come and all the roses dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
He'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an ava there for me
And I shall feel, oh, soft you tread above me
And then my grave will richer, sweeter be
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
And I shall rest in peace until you come to me
(Oh, Danny boy, I love you so)
The song "Danny Boy" is a heartfelt goodbye ballad that expresses deep affection and sorrowful departure. The opening lines reveal the singer's emotional state, calling out to Danny Boy with the sound of the Scottish pipes that traditionally evoke nostalgic feelings for those with Scottish roots. The lyrics are self-referential, suggesting that the pipes are calling Danny Boy from "glen to glen and down the mountain side" to signify that the singer is from one part of the country, while Danny Boy is from another. As autumn creeps in, the roses too reflect the fragility of life, and the singer knows they must part, even though it breaks his heart to say goodbye.
The chorus contains a message of hope that brightens the song with its promise of reunion. The singer asks Danny Boy to return when the sun shines bright, and they can sit together and reminisce about the good times they had. The last stanza, however, is the most melancholic as the singer looks beyond his time on earth. The chorus is repeated, but the words take on a new meaning, as the singer knows he will face death one day. Even still, he wants Danny Boy to remember him and come to visit his grave. The final lines reveal the depth of his love, as the knowledge that Danny Boy will return and mourn his loss gives him peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Oh Danny boy, the sweet sound of the pipes is calling for you to come home
From glen to glen and down the mountain side
The pipes can be heard across the valleys and hillsides
The summer's gone and all the roses dying
The beautiful summer season has come to an end and the flowers are wilting away
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bye
You must leave and go on your way, while I must bid you farewell
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Please come back to me when the meadows are covered with flowers in summer
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
Or come back to me when the valley is quiet and peaceful in winter
And I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
I'll be waiting for you here through all life's ups and downs
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so
Oh Danny boy, I love you deeply and you're always in my heart
But if he come and all the roses dying
But if you come back to find me here and the flowers have wilted away
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
And if I've passed on from this life
He'll come here and find the place where I am lying
Please come find me where I'm resting
And kneel and say an ava there for me
Please kneel and pray for me while you're there
And I shall feel, oh soft you tread above me
I'll feel you walking softly above me
And then my grave will richer, sweeter be
My resting place will feel more special and lovely with your presence
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
Because you'll bend down and whisper that you love me
And I shall rest in peace until you come to me
I'll rest peacefully until we're together again
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Traditional
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