Greensleeves
Black'Mores Night Lyrics
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And I have loved you for so long delighting in your company...
Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but Lady Greensleeves...
The lyrics to Black'Mores Night's song "Greensleeves" tell the story of unrequited love and heartbreak. The singer laments that their love interest has cast them out disrespectfully, despite having loved them for a long time and enjoying their company. "Greensleeves" is described as the singer's joy and delight, the key to their heart's happiness, and the only one who could be Lady Greensleeves. The use of the name Greensleeves could be interpreted as a symbol of love, hope, or a source of comfort for the singer.
The lyrics convey a pained and melancholic tone, indicative of the loss and grief experienced by the singer. The repetitive use of the phrase "Greensleeves" in each stanza adds to the somber mood of the song, as it emphasizes the central importance of Lady Greensleeves to the singer's life. The song's arrangement featuring medieval instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, lute, and percussion, adds to the historical and nostalgic feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Alas my love, ye do me wrong to cast me out discourteously,
My love, it pains me that you would treat me so cruelly by rejecting me without any politeness or consideration...
And I have loved you for so long delighting in your company...
I have cherished you for a very long time and relished every moment we have spent together...
Greensleeves was all my joy,
I took great pleasure in everything associated with Greensleeves...
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was a source of great happiness for me...
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
Greensleeves was the most precious and valuable thing in my life...
And who but Lady Greensleeves...
There is no one more dear to me than Lady Greensleeves...
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@SJHUE
Special track from a very special album. Thank you for using my message in the video.
@RafaelEspadine
Now I know it's been 26 years since I found this album by chance and became a fan instantly. Long live Blackmore's Night!
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Thank you for existing! Your music led me through many spiritual jurneys.
@carlosspeicywiener7018
Probably my favorite tune. There's just something about it that stirs my heart.
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Lovely Blackmore's Night
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@vladimirdenda1185
It's interesting version, nice amazing tune! Thanks!
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I found my message there!
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@avenger8450
Well Done.Very Nice.
@steveshoopman9552
Never heard this old English song preformed this way..Very nice work. 25 years goes by so quickly, may there be many more.