So Do I
Christy Moore Lyrics


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This is the day the fisherman likes
And so do I
When the rain puts a shine on the chestnut spikes
Hear the curlews cry
The nightingale sings her best
We'll drink a pint in hamiltons rest
And the girl I love wore a muslin dress
The fisherman dream of the sun in the west
And so do I
And so do I

Now I can see
Since the girl I love dearly
Has cast her loving spell on me

This is the day the cuckoo likes
And so do I
When the hills fall down in different shapes
And the swallows fly
To a hidden beach where boats can't go
Mountain rivers overflow
I hear the squealin' of the seagulls
As off home they go
And so do I
And so do I

Now I can see
Since the girl I love dearly
Has cast her loving spell on me

I'll cross the seven oceans
Forever more I'll wander
'Till she has cast her loving spell on me

This is the day the fisherman likes
And so do I
When the rain puts a shine on the chestnut spikes
Hear the curlews cry
The nightingale sings her best
We'll drink a pint in hamiltons rest
And the girl I love wore a muslin dress
The fishermen dream of the sum in the west
And so do I
And so do I





And so do I
And so do I

Overall Meaning

The song "So Do I" by Christy Moore is a beautiful ode to nature and love. The lyrics speak specifically to the joys of a particular day, the one the fisherman likes, and mentions various aspects of nature that align with this day. The rain on the chestnut spikes makes them shine, the curlews cry, and the nightingale sings her best. The songwriter also mentions the joy of being with the one he loves, who wore a muslin dress. He speaks of the fisherman dreaming of the sun in the west, which is a beautiful metaphor for the peace and contentment within that comes with being with the one you love. The cuckoo's joy is also mentioned, and the joy of the mountains falling in different shapes, and the swallows in flight. The everlasting hope of love is captured in the line, "I'll cross the seven oceans, forever more I'll wander, 'til she has cast her loving spell on me."


Overall, the lyrics beautifully capture the essence of love and nature. It connotes the joy and beauty of being in love and experiencing the wonders of nature, while expressing pure heartfelt emotions. It's a song that resonates with different people in different ways and has the ability to inspire both introspection and an appreciation for the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the day the fisherman likes
The day when the weather is good and the fishing conditions are ideal


And so do I
I too enjoy a good day, especially when I'm with the girl I love


When the rain puts a shine on the chestnut spikes
The rain makes everything look lush and beautiful, especially the trees


Hear the curlews cry
Listen to the birds calling out, adding to the peaceful ambiance


The nightingale sings her best
The bird's song is so beautiful that it makes any day perfect


We'll drink a pint in Hamilton's rest
After a long day, we'll head to a pub called Hamilton's Rest and have a drink


And the girl I love wore a muslin dress
She looked stunning in her dress, which made the day even better


The fishermen dream of the sun in the west
The fishermen long for a beautiful sunset after a long day of fishing, just like I do


And so do I
I too long for a beautiful sunset, especially when I'm with the girl I love


Now I can see
Since falling in love, I now see the world in a new light


Since the girl I love dearly has cast her loving spell on me
Being in love has transformed my life into something magical and beautiful


This is the day the cuckoo likes
The day when the weather is perfect, and nature is at its best


When the hills fall down in different shapes
The hills are so beautiful that they look like they have been shaped, humbling me


And the swallows fly
The sight of the swallows signifies that summer has arrived, which is always a happy moment


To a hidden beach where boats can't go
Heading to a secluded beach where the boats can't go, making it peaceful and private


Mountain rivers overflow
The sound of the overflowing rivers as they come down the mountains sounds beautiful


I hear the squealin' of the seagulls as off home they go
As the seagulls fly away, there is a sense of calmness and peacefulness that overcomes the world


Now I can see
Since falling in love, I now see the world in a new light


Since the girl I love dearly has cast her loving spell on me
Being in love has transformed my life into something magical and beautiful


I'll cross the seven oceans
I will travel anywhere to be with the girl I love, no matter what it takes


Forever more I'll wander
I will keep looking for this girl until I find her, wherever it takes me


Till she has cast her loving spell on me
Until I'm with the girl I love, I'll keep searching


And so do I
My desire to find the girl I love and enjoy a beautiful day with her, filled with nature and beauty, will remain strong


And so do I
Despite all obstacles, I will never give up on achieving my dream of being with the girl I love




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Comments from YouTube:

@jmm130

Good people appreciate Christy... and so do I.

@monkeyface6139

Perfect song, subtle performer, and...a quiet appreciative audiance.
Simply beautiful.

@bobsheruncle1374

Just love this song. Perfect in my opinion and Declan Sinnott on the Fender just gives the song such depth. It takes you away to a different place. Thanks Christy.

@karlwilson8973

Christy Moore is my favourite singer ❤

@benchantry2092

Fantastic as always. What incredible vocals

@Whoop1

💕🙏🙏🙏 Beautiful... yet Another of my favourites ..God bless 🙏

@kirbymexicano7

What a beautiful song

@GuydiscipleofJESUS

@chip059

Nice one Christy 👍

@jclad93

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