health to the company
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine
Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain
For we may or might never meet here again
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain
Our ship lies at harbour she's ready to dock
I wish her safe landing without any shock
And if we should meet again by land or by sea
I will always remember your kindness to me
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain
For we may or might never meet here again
My footsteps may falter my wit it may fail
My course may be challenged by November gale
Ere fortune shall prove to be friend or be foe
You will always be with me wherever I go
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain
For we may or might never meet here again
"Health To The Company" by Blackmore's Night is a traditional Irish toast, where everyone present lifts a glass and drinks to a "health" or "good fortune" of the group. The lyrics speak of the importance of gathering together and having a good time while it lasts because it's uncertain whether they'll ever meet again.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song. It invites the listeners to join in the singing and to "drink and be merry all grief to refrain." The second stanza explicitly acknowledges the uncertainty of future meetings and toasts to the group's health and the singer's lover's health.
The third stanza speaks of a ship that is about to dock, and the singer wishes the crew a safe landing. Whether they meet again or not, the singer promises to remember the kindness showed to him by the group.
The final stanza alludes to the uncertainties in life and promises that the singer won't forget the people closest to him, wherever his path takes him. The song's overall message is one of unity, camaraderie, and the fleetingness of life, and the need to cherish the moments we have with those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme
Let us come together and sing along in harmony.
Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine
Join me in singing together so that our voices blend in perfect harmony.
Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain
Let us enjoy ourselves and forget all our worries and sorrows.
For we may or might never meet here again
There is a possibility that we may not have the chance to gather and sing together in the future.
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let us raise a toast to our group and to my dear love.
Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let us share a drink and celebrate together.
Our ship lies at harbour she's ready to dock
Our ship has arrived at the port and is waiting to be anchored.
I wish her safe landing without any shock
I hope the ship will safely dock without any accidents or mishaps.
And if we should meet again by land or by sea
In case we cross paths again on land or at sea.
I will always remember your kindness to me
I will never forget your acts of kindness towards me.
My footsteps may falter my wit it may fail
I may stumble and lose my wit along the journey.
My course may be challenged by November gale
I may face difficulties and struggles along the way.
Ere fortune shall prove to be friend or be foe
Before life brings good or bad luck to me.
You will always be with me wherever I go
I will always remember and cherish the memories we shared together.
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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sadlobster1
Personally, I like this song because it relaxes me. Come to think of it, the majority of Blackmore's Night's music relaxes me. I won't pay any mind to the haters. Come the holiday season, I hope to get this CD for either my birthday or Christmas
Evie Addy
so much truth to this song its ridiculous. :) Amazing Blackmore's night. U know I'm glad they aren't a mainstream band or it would put pressure on them and ruin their fun which makes their craft so beautiful :)
Portugalska Krivina official
beautiful song!!!Ritchie is genius!!!Blackmore's night is fantastic band!!!
Polyfire
Rest In Peace Brittnay Tidwell. This song was sung at your funeral. We love you dearly, always and forever...
Anthony
Beautiful song from a fantastic band :)
OldSchl4evr
This actually is a pretty good song and very similar to one of my favorite songs by Cecile Corbel called Blackbird.
hellcats12
a true classic...the band has done it again , its a great goodbye song ( funeral ) i might use it for mine....alot later of course.....blackmores night...great stuff..keep it comin......
Neil Schostag
This is an old Pub drinking song I've heard around the Renn's. They've really smoothed it out.
Enric Sangrà Navarro
Is maybe the more irish one in their albums. It's because of the melody and the tone. Good one :D
SumoSnipe
Good song. Best sung on the last night of SCA outings, around a fire with horns being passed....