Grace
Donna Taggart Lyrics

As we gather in the chapel here in old Kilmainham jail.
The singer reflects on the current place and time, feeling somber and melancholic.

I think about these past few weeks,
The singer reflects on recent events, possibly related to a struggle for independence and freedom.

Oh will they say we've failed?
The singer expresses doubts and fears about the outcome of their struggle or cause.

From our school days they have told us we must yearn for liberty.
The singer acknowledges the long and deep-seated desire for freedom among the people and how this has been instilled in them from a young age.

Yet all i want in this dark place,
The singer reveals a personal desire or longing while in a difficult situation or environment.

Is to have you here with me.
The singer expresses a desire for companionship and emotional support from a loved one.

Oh Grace just hold me in your arms and let this moment linger.
The singer pleads with Grace for physical and emotional comfort, wanting to savor the present moment together.

They'll take me out at dawn and i will die. With all my love i place this wedding ring upon your finger.
The singer knows their imminent fate and seeks to show their love and commitment through a symbolic gesture.

There won't be time to share our love for we must say goodbye.
The singer acknowledges the inevitable end of their time together and the inability to fully express or experience their love.

Now i know it's hard for you my love to ever understand.
The singer acknowledges the complexity and difficulty of their situation, especially for their loved one who may not fully comprehend it.

The love i shared for these brave men,
The singer explains the depth of their love for those they fought alongside and the cause they believed in.

The love for my dear land.
The singer reveals their passionate attachment and devotion to their homeland or country.

But wen glory called me to his side, down in the GPO.
The singer recounts the moment they were called to action, possibly in a pivotal moment of the struggle.

I had to leave my own sick bed, to him i had to go.
The singer emphasizes the urgency and necessity of their mission, even at the expense of their own well-being.

Now as the dawn is breaking,
The singer notes a new day dawning, possibly signaling the end of both their life and the struggle they fought for.

My heart is breaking too.
The singer expresses emotional pain and sorrow, most likely related to parting with their loved one and facing their fate.

On this May morn as i walk out, my thoughts will be of you.
The singer reveals that they will carry thoughts of their loved one with them even in their final moments.

And i'll write some words upon the wall so everyone will know.
The singer seeks to leave a message or legacy behind, making their sacrifice and the cause they fought for known to others.

I loved so much that i could see his blood upon the rose.
The singer expresses a deep and visceral love that is intertwined with the struggles and sacrifices of their cause.

Oh Grace just hold me in your arms and let this moment linger.
The singer repeats their plea for comfort and intimacy, wanting to cherish the final moments they have together.

They'll take me out at dawn and i will die.
The singer acknowledges their impending death, most likely through execution at dawn.

With all my love i place this wedding ring upon your finger.
The singer emphasizes the depth of their love and commitment, even in the face of death.

There won't be time to share our love for we must say goodbye.
The singer repeats their acknowledgment of the end of their time together, expressing a sense of finality and sorrow.