The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
I Know my ABC
Family and Friends Lyrics
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I know my love by his way of walking,
And I know my love by his way of talking
And I know my love by his suit of blue
And if my love leaves me, what will I do?
Cho: And still she cried:"I love him the best
But a troubled mind, sure, can get no rest."
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few,
There is a dance house in Maradyke
Where my true love goes every night
And takes a strange one upon his knee
And don't you know, now, that vexes me.
I know my love is an arrant rover
And he'll go roaming the wide world over
In foreign parts he may chance to stray
Where all the girls are so bright and gay,
If my love knew I could wash and wring
If my love knew I could weave and spin
I'd make a dress all of the finest kind
But the want of money leaves me behind.
Recorded by Ives, Clancys
Filename[ KNOWLOVE
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===DOCUMENT BOUNDARY===
The song "I Know My Love" by Family and Friends is a ballad sung from the perspective of a woman who knows her love by his distinctive qualities - his walk, his talk, and the blue suit he wears. She fears losing him and bemoans the fact that her troubled mind cannot find rest. The chorus repeats her anxious refrain, "And still she cried:'I love him the best, but a troubled mind, sure, can get no rest.'" She laments the fact that her love frequents a dance house in Maradyke where he dances with other women, causing her vexation. Even though she knows he is a roving man who may venture far and wide, she remains devoted and would do anything to win him back. She yearns to be able to make him a dress, but the want of money leaves her behind.
The lyrics of "I Know My Love" capture the timeless theme of unrequited love and devotion. The woman's deep love for her partner is undeniable, and she seeks to demonstrate her dedication by being competent at household chores, but the absence of funds limits her ability to keep up with his suitors. The repeated refrain emphasizes her inner turmoil and emotional distress, underscoring how all-consuming love can be. Overall, the song conveys the all-too-human experience of longing for love and the anxiety that accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
I know my love by his way of walking,
I can recognize my lover by the way he walks
And I know my love by his way of talking
I can recognize my lover by the way he speaks
And I know my love by his suit of blue
I can recognize my lover by the blue suit he wears
And if my love leaves me, what will I do?
If my love were to leave me, I wouldn't know what to do
And still she cried:"I love him the best
Despite her troubles, she still loves her man the most
But a troubled mind, sure, can get no rest."
When one's mind is troubled, they cannot find peace
And still she cried, "Bonny boys are few,
The person says there are not many good men around
And if my love leaves me, what will I do?"
If her lover leaves her, she wouldn't know what to do
There is a dance house in Maradyke
In Maradyke, there is a place to dance
Where my true love goes every night
Her lover goes to this place every night
And takes a strange one upon his knee
He sits with a stranger on his lap
And don't you know, now, that vexes me.
This bothers her, as one would expect
I know my love is an arrant rover
Her lover is a notorious wanderer
And he'll go roaming the wide world over
He will travel far and wide
In foreign parts he may chance to stray
He may wander off in foreign lands
Where all the girls are so bright and gay,
Where he is surrounded by lively girls
If my love knew I could wash and wring
If he knew that she could do household chores
If my love knew I could weave and spin
If he knew she was skilled in weaving and spinning
I'd make a dress all of the finest kind
She would make him a beautiful dress
But the want of money leaves me behind.
But her lack of funds prevents her from showing off her skills
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: J BAIRD, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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