flowers
Firkin Lyrics

It was on a summer's morning,
The events in my story happened at the time when flowers were blooming, birds were singing and the air was warm and fresh.

When flowers were a-blooming, O
The season when blossoming flowers filled the fields around our town.

When meadows were adorning
The grass fields that covered the land and made it beautiful.

And small birds sweetly tuning, O
The time when birds were singing a melodious tune that perfectly fitted the beauty of the season.

I met my love near Banbridge Town,
My heart was awed when I met the love of my life for the first time.

My charming blooming Sally, O
My darling Sally, who was radiant and blooming, and made my heart skip a beat.

And she is the crown of County Down,
Sally was the most beautiful and charming lady in our county, and everyone admired her.

The Flower of Magherally, O.
Sally was the hallmark of blossoming beauty in the region of Magherally.

With admiration I did gaze
My eyes could not help but be attracted to Sally's beauty when I saw her.

Upon this blooming maiden, O
She was so young, radiant and lovely, it was impossible not to notice her bloom and charm.

Adam never was more struck
My eyes were locked onto Sally's beauty the same way Adam was captivated by Eve's charm in the Bible story of creation.

When he first saw Eve in Eden, O
As the first man created, it was impossible for Adam not to instantly feel deep attraction and awe for the beauty of Eve.

Her skin was like the lily white
Sally's complexion was as pure and exquisite as the white lily that grew in the valley around our town.

That grows in yonder valley, O
The white lilies that crested the fields near Magherally, a picturesque location.

And I think I blest when I am nigh
I feel lucky and grateful every time I am close to Sally's beauty and charm.

The Flower of Magherally, O.
Sally was the epitome of the flourishment of beauty in Magherally.

Her yellow hair in ringlets fell,
Sally's hair flowed in golden ringlets and hung elegantly around her head.

Her shoes were Spanish leather, O,
Sally wore shoes made from high-quality Spanish leather, which was often a sign of wealth or class.

Her bonnet with blue ribbons strung,
Sally's hat had blue ribbons wrapped around it, making her stand out from the rest and look coy yet classy.

Her scarlet scarf and feather, O.
To complement her gorgeous hat, Sally sported a scarlet scarf and plume of feathers that gave her a majestic look.

Like Venus bright she did appear,
Sally's beauty was so classic and timeless that she looked like the Roman goddess Venus, who was the epitome of love and beauty.

My charming blooming Sally, O.
I was enchanted by Sally and found her charming and stunning.

And she is the girl that I love dear,
Sally was the only one I loved, and I always cherished every moment with her.

The Flower of Magherally, O.
In Magherally, Sally was considered the symbol of a flourishing maiden.

An Irish lad although I be,
Even though I am just a young man from Ireland,

With neither wealth nor treasure, O
I have no money, fortune, or valuable belonging;

But yet I love my dearest dear,
My love for Sally was not measured in the slightest by the possessions I had or did not have.

I love her beyond measure, O.
To me, Sally was more valuable than any treasure, and I cherished her deeply.

If I'd all the wealth that is possessed
Even if I had all the riches and possessions one can ever own,

By the great Titharally, O;
A rich family known for their wealth and massive property nation-wide;

I'd give it to her that I love best,
I would lovingly give every bit of wealth I had to Sally, the person I loved most.

The Flower of Magherally, O.
Sally was the most incredible being on earth and worth more than any value.

But I hope the time will surely come,
I pray and have faith that the day will come,

When we'll join hands together, O
The day where Sally and I will tie the knot and become one entity,

It's then I'll take my darling home,
The moment I shall accompany Sally to her forever home,

In spite of wind and weather, O.
No matter how adverse the situation, I promise to be with Sally through everything that comes our way.

And let them all say what they will,
People can say whatever they wish about Sally and me,

And let them scowl and rally, O
No amount of hatred or opposition can change how much I love and care for Sally.

For I shall wed the girl I love,
I am determined and committed to marrying Sally, and nothing will hold me back from her,

The Flower of Magherally, O.
Her beauty, her charm, and her spirit all make Sally a symbol of love and beauty in Magherally.