Danny Boy
Eclipse Lyrics


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Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!

But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,




For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!

Overall Meaning

The song "Danny Boy" by Eclipse is a heartbreaking ballad about the separation of two lovers, where one of them must leave and the other must stay behind. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and grief; the pipes calling Danny boy refers to the sound of bagpipes that are usually played during a funeral. The song highlights the nostalgia and the haunting memories that Danny boy has of his lover, especially during the summer and winter seasons when the valley is hushed and white with snow. Danny boy's lover expresses her unconditional love and willingness to wait for him, even if it means that she will be in sunshine or shadow, hoping that he will come back to her when the summer returns.


But as the lyrics progress, the tone changes from hopeful to melancholic. The lyrics suggest that if Danny boy returns, and if, unfortunately, his lover has passed away, he will come and find the place where she is buried and say an Ave for her. She imagines that he will come and kneel, tell her that he loves her, and make her feel that her grave is warmer and sweeter than ever before. The lyrics end with Danny boy's lover passing away, believing that she will sleep in peace until the day when he comes to her.


Overall, the song beautifully captures the grief and longing of separation and loss, where the lovers are unable to be together in this life. It portrays the depth of a love that is strong enough to wait, even through the times of darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Danny, the sound of the bagpipes is calling your name


From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The sound of the bagpipes is echoing through the valleys and hills


The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
Summer has passed and the flowers are dying


It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
You must leave and I must stay behind


But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Come back to me when the meadow is lush and green in the summer


Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
Or when the valley is quiet and covered in snow


It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
I will be here for you whether the day is bright or the night is dark


Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
Danny, I love you deeply


But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
When you return and the flowers are withering


If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
If I have passed away, as I may have


You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
You will come and discover my final resting place


And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
You will kneel and pray for me at my graveside


And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
I will hear you, even if you are walking softly above me


And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
My resting place will feel warmer and sweeter because of your presence


For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
You will lean over and tell me that you love me


And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
And I will rest in peace until the time you join me




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Written by: ARR: PETER HOPE

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