Fourty-Niner
Clover Lyrics


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A miner so fine, a forty niner
You're mine tonight
It's right in the moon light
It's right

Running 'round these hills
Looking for that pot of gold
If you find it you can keep it
'Cause by then you'll be too old

Tonight it's right
In the moon light it's right
A miner so fine, a forty niner
You're mine

A miner so fine, a forty niner
You're mine
Fever is so hot, your head is in a spin
Go down to the riverside and throw your body in

Tonight it's right, in the moon light
It's right, it's right
Yes, it's right, it's alright
I know it's right

So please be mine, a forty niner
Come on and be mine, forty niner
'Cause it's alright, yes, it's alright
You know that it's alright

Oh, it's alright




Woo, forty niner
Forty niner, be mine, a

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clover's song "Forty-Niner" is a story of a miner in the search of gold. The song portrays the life of the miners and the struggles they face while looking for the pot of gold. The phrase "a miner so fine" is used to describe the miner's dedication and determination towards his work. The repetitive line, "You're mine tonight" is used metaphorically to represent the miner's obsession with finding gold.


The song expresses the idea that whoever finds the pot of gold, can keep it because by then, they would be too old to enjoy it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Tonight it's right, in the moonlight it's right," emphasizing the importance of the moonlight in the life of a miner, as it's the only light that guides them in their search for gold. The lyrics also inform that the miner's fever is so high that they often hallucinate, and in their altered state of mind, they are inclined to throw their bodies into the river.


Overall, the song "Forty-Niner" reflects the harsh reality of a miner's life and the challenges they face while looking for gold. It depicts the determination and dedication of the miners and how their obsession towards their work often drives them to the edge.


Line by Line Meaning

A miner so fine, a forty niner
Describing an attractive miner from the Gold Rush era


You're mine tonight
Expressing romantic interest in this miner


It's right in the moon light
Believing that the romantic moment is perfect under the moonlight


It's right
Feeling confident that this is the right time and place for romance


Running 'round these hills
Describing the location of the search for gold


Looking for that pot of gold
Searching for the valuable mineral in hopes of striking it rich


If you find it you can keep it
Understanding the concept of property rights when it comes to mining gold


'Cause by then you'll be too old
Recognizing that the pursuit of wealth through mining is something that often becomes unfeasible with age


Fever is so hot, your head is in a spin
Experiencing the physical and mental effects of gold fever, a term for the intense desire to find gold


Go down to the riverside and throw your body in
Suggesting that the miner may want to take a break and refresh themselves at the river


Tonight it's right, in the moon light
Reinforcing the idea that the current romantic moment is ideal and meaningful


It's right, it's right
Continuing to express confidence in the romantic moment


Yes, it's right, it's alright
Repeating the assurance that this moment is ideal


I know it's right
Elevating personal conviction in the moment to a level of certainty


So please be mine, a forty niner
Expressing a strong desire for romantic companionship with this miner from the Gold Rush era


Come on and be mine, forty niner
Encouraging the miner to reciprocate feelings of romantic interest


'Cause it's alright, yes, it's alright
Continuing to assert that everything is perfect and wonderful in this moment


You know that it's alright
Suggesting that the miner should agree that this romantic moment is ideal


Oh, it's alright
Again declaring that everything is great in this moment


Woo, forty niner
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about this miner


Forty niner, be mine
Repeating the desire for romantic companionship with this attractive miner




Writer(s): Alexander Hughes Call, John Ciambotti

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