Coll started his professional career with The Polka Dots and The Plattermen (one of Ireland's most enduring showbands) before starting his own band The Buckaroos in 1968. Among the many highlights of Coll's was the band's appearance in 1969 at the Carnegie Hall in New York alongside top American country stars Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.
Mother Machree
Brian Coll Lyrics
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Which no colleen may own.
There's a depth in my soul,
Never sounded or known;
There's a place in my mem'ry,
My life, that you fill,
No other can take it,
[Chorus]
Sure, I love the dear silver
That shines in your hair,
And the brow that's all furrowed,
And wrinkled with care.
I kiss the dear fingers,
So toil-worn for me,
Oh, God bless you and keep you,
Mother Machree.
Ev'ry sorrow or care
In the dear days gone by,
Was made bright by the light
Of the smile in your eye,
Like a candle that's set
In the window at night,
Your fond love has cheered me
And guided me right.
[Chorus]
(I kiss)
Brian Coll's song "Mother Machree" is a tribute to the unconditional love and care of a mother. The lyrics express the deep emotional connection between a son and his mother. The songwriter talks about a place in his heart and soul which cannot be owned by anyone else but his mother. There are certain memories which only his mother fills, and no one else can replace her. The lyrics suggest that the mother's love is unique, and it is unparalleled.
The chorus of the song highlights how much the songwriter values his mother. He admires her aging beauty, with silver hair and a wrinkled brow. He describes how he kisses her toil-worn fingers, which shows how much he respects her hard work and sacrifices. The words "God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree" reveals the songwriter's earnest prayer for his mother's happiness and well-being.
The lyrics talk about how the mother's love has guided him through tough times, and her smile has brightened his sorrows. He compares it to a candle that's set in the window and guides him through the darkest nights. In conclusion, "Mother Machree" is a moving tribute to a mother's love, which knows no bounds and is selfless.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a spot in my heart,
There is a corner in my heart where no woman can be a part and that is a spot meant only for my mother.
There's a depth in my soul,
There's a profound feeling in my innermost self that hasn't been expressed yet.
Never sounded or known;
It is so deep that I haven't been able to express it fully, neither has anyone understood it.
There's a place in my mem'ry,
There's a particular area in my memory which I cherish.
My life, that you fill,
That spot is a special place that you hold and nobody else can occupy.
No other can take it,
And no one else has the right or can take that special place in my heart
No one ever will.
I will cherish that spot forever as long as I'm alive.
Sure, I love the dear silver
I surely love your silver hair which comes with old age.
That shines in your hair,
It's radiant, and I love spending time with you while sharing insights.
And the brow that's all furrowed,
I also adore your wrinkled forehead caused by years of hard work and struggle.
And wrinkled with care.
Because those wrinkles show that you always care for me no matter what.
I kiss the dear fingers,
I show my appreciation by kissing your weary and working hands, which made me who I am today.
So toil-worn for me,
The scars and bruises on those hands are evidence that you have worked tirelessly to take care of your family.
Oh, God bless you and keep you,
Oh, my mother's soul, may God always protect and safeguard you.
Mother Machree.
My dear and loving mother, the light of my life.
Ev'ry sorrow or care
Every sadness or worry
In the dear days gone by,
In the days that passed away so quickly
Was made bright by the light
Was reduced or illuminated by the light
Of the smile in your eye,
A smile originating from you, which made everything seem okay.
Like a candle that's set
Just like a candle carefully put
In the window at night,
Behind a window or object in the night
Your fond love has cheered me
Your unconditional love has always made me happy.
And guided me right.
And directly guided me to good decisions and actions, I owe it to you,m other dear.
[Chorus]
A verse that carries deep affection towards my mother.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNCEY OLCOTT, ERNEST R. BALL, RIDA JOHNSON YOUNG
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