My Bonnie Lassie
Ames Brothers Lyrics
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I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
My heart with her she's bringin'
I hear the blue bells ringin'
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
My love and me
Sails o'er the ocean blue
Bringing, oh, bringing
My bonnie back to me
That's why the drums are drummin'
That's why the pips are hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
Many a sigh they're heavin'
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
She's left her native highland
To come and live in my land
She'll love the folks who smile
And say, "how-de-do"
I'll meet her at the shore
Playin the pipes for her
Dressed in a kilt and a tam'oshanter too
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
"My Bonnie Lassie" is a love song that describes the joy of a Scottish man who is waiting for his beloved to arrive from across the sea. The song is filled with traditional Scottish instruments, including the bagpipes and drums. The singer reports hearing the bagpipes humming and the drums beating as he waits for his love, the "Bonnie Lassie" of the title, to arrive.
The song's opening words speak of the singer's heart pounding with excitement, as he anticipates the arrival of his lover. He imagines the ship carrying his beloved, with its crew sailing over the ocean blue. The song then moves into a description of the Scottish landscape, with its heather-covered hills and ringing bluebells. The image of the landscape adds to the sense of longing and anticipation felt by the singer.
As the song progresses, the sadness of the people who must say goodbye to the Bonnie Lassie is noted. Her departure is marked by sighs and even the heather appears to be crying with dew. This sadness is counterbalanced by the hope and joy that is felt by the singer who will finally be reunited with his love. He will meet her at the shore, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, and greet her with the sound of bagpipes and drums, which will herald their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I am feeling a strong emotional excitement that resonates in my heart.
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
I perceive the sound of the traditional Scottish instrument, the bagpipe, which signals the arrival of my beloved.
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
My dear and lovely girl is traveling across the ocean to come and see me.
My heart with her she's bringin'
My sweetheart is bringing with her my heart, as I am very much in love with her.
I hear the blue bells ringin'
The beautiful blue flowers called bluebells are ringing in my ears, making me feel even more excited about the coming of my love.
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
We will be dancing a traditional Scottish dance called the Highland Fling soon.
Somewhere a ship and crew
There is a ship with a crew somewhere sailing across the ocean.
Sails o'er the ocean blue
The ship is moving across the blue waves of the ocean.
Bringing, oh, bringing
The ship is bringing something or someone.
My bonnie back to me
The ship is bringing my dear Bonnie back to me.
That's why the drums are drummin'
The reason for my heightened emotional state and excitement is due to the fact that Bonnie is returning to me.
That's why the pips are hummin'
The stirring sound of the bagpipes is a sign that Bonnie is returning.
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
The men that Bonnie is leaving behind are very saddened by her departure.
Many a sigh they're heavin'
These men are sighing deeply, expressing their sadness and lamenting over Bonnie's leaving.
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
Even the Scottish plant called heather is mourning Bonnie's departure and is wet with dew as if it is crying.
She's left her native highland
Bonnie has departed from her home region, the Scottish Highlands.
To come and live in my land
Bonnie has chosen to leave her homeland and live with me in my country.
She'll love the folks who smile
Bonnie is a friendly person, and she will enjoy the kindness and warmth of the people in her new land.
And say, "how-de-do"
The friendly locals will greet Bonnie with a simple, friendly greeting: "how-de-do".
I'll meet her at the shore
I will be waiting for Bonnie at the shoreline.
Playin the pipes for her
I will play the bagpipes, which are a beloved symbol of Scotland, to welcome Bonnie back home.
Dressed in a kilt and a tam'oshanter too
I will be wearing traditional Scottish clothing, which includes a kilt, a skirt-like garment, and a tam o'shanter, a type of hat.
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
My sweet and beloved Bonnie is coming to be with me, and I am eagerly awaiting her arrival.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARION MCCLURG, ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER, DP
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Somewhere a ship and crew
Sails o'er the ocean blue
Bringing, oh, bringing
My bonnie back to me
That's why the drums are drummin'
That's why the pips are hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
My heart with her she's bringin'
I hear the blue bells ringin'
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
My love and me
I'll meet her at the shore
Playin' the pipes for her
Dressed in a kilt and a tam o'shanter too
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
Many a sigh they're heavin'
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
She's left her native highland
To come and live in my land
She'll love the folks who smile
And say, "how-de-do"
@cf1934
I married a lovely woman in October of 1955 and we're still married. This was one of my favorite songs back then. thanks for posting it.
@user-sr9tb6lf3x
sorry ////
@Zuckeerrrr
rip too you
@Migs1023
⭐️🥇
@TabbyEgg312
Is he still alive?
@glow1285
@@TabbyEgg312 he added a video to a playlist 5 months ago so probably
@TheRobinhoodtexas
Thumbs up if Mafia 2 brought you here
@FA-te4yt
I don’t even remember it in the original game. I found i found it on the soundtrack playlist
@grotgrusson5124
👍
@trainknut
When you're driving the streets of Empire Bay, and suddenly you get flashbacks to The Somme.