Ferry 'Cross the Mersey
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Lyrics
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Hearts torn in every way
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
'Cause this land's the place I love
And here I'll stay
People they rush everywhere
Each with their own secret care
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
The place I love
People around every corner
They seem to smile and say
We don't care what your name is boy
We'll never turn you away
So I'll continue to say
Here I always will stay
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
'Cause this land's the place I love
And here I'll stay
And here I'll stay
Here I'll stay
The lyrics of Ferry 'Cross the Mersey by Frankie Goes to Hollywood depict the daily struggles of life that we all experience. The opening line "Life goes on day after day" highlights the constant flow of life and how people's hearts can be torn apart in various ways. It is like an emotional turmoil that everyone has to go through. The singer suggests that the best way to cope with this is by taking the ferry 'cross the Mersey. The Mersey river is a significant landmark in the singer's life and is a representation of the place that he loves. He is urging his listeners to come with him and experience the safety and comfort he has found in this place.
The song's message is further emphasized by the lyrics "People around every corner, they seem to smile and say, we don't care what your name is boy, we'll never turn you away". The singer appears to have found a welcoming community where he is accepted for who he is, without judgment. He feels that this is his home, and he intends to stay. The repetition of "Here I'll stay" is a representation of the singer's convictions and determination to live life on his own terms.
Overall, Ferry 'Cross the Mersey is a song that highlights the challenges of life and how we can cope with them. It suggests that we need to find a place of safety and comfort that we can call home, where we can be accepted for who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
Life goes on day after day
The passage of time continues without pause
Hearts torn in every way
People face emotional struggles and heartbreak in various forms
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
Taking a boat across the Mersey river is a symbol of escaping from the hardships of life
'Cause this land's the place I love
The singer has a deep affection for this specific location
And here I'll stay
The singer has no intention to leave this place
People they rush everywhere
Everyone is in a hurry and preoccupied with their own lives
Each with their own secret care
Each person has hidden worries and concerns
And always take me there
The singer desires to return to the beloved location
People around every corner
There are friendly and welcoming individuals on every street
They seem to smile and say
People express happiness and friendliness towards the singer
We don't care what your name is boy
People do not judge others based on their identity or background
We'll never turn you away
People are accepting and open-minded, and will not reject others
So I'll continue to say
The singer will persist in expressing their loyalty to this place
Here I always will stay
The singer is devoted to living in this location permanently
And here I'll stay
Reiterating the commitment to remain in this beloved place
Here I'll stay
Emphasizing the strong desire to stay in this location
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gerrard Marsden
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@antoinebesnehard
Wonderful version, brings back so many things back to memory. FGTH was one of the greatest gigs in the eighties. Too short a career, if you ask me. But "Shooting stars never stop, even when they reach the top."
@martinbaines9608
I completely agree. Brilliant band, but it seems they hated each other. Better a small and perfect catalogue though than going on forever with quality suffering
@garedesaintbeat
@@martinbaines9608 Perfect it is.
@kittube3785
I’ve only recently heard this properly and all I can say is I bloody love it!! Ik it’s a cover of the original but I just absolutely adore their take on it, using the LinnDrum machine to give the slow tempo of the beat and the synthesizers to give the tone and harmony just beautiful and incredible.
@d1654
Life goes on day after day...
RIP Gerry Marsden (songwriter).
@WiesenBerg69
What a wonderful song, great voice, tune and sounds, and what a nice declaration of love to the Mersey ... Nearly I had forgotten this beautiful track ... Thank you for posting it here!
@jonahtitchmarsh4930
Never realised when I was young that this, Do You Know The Way To San Jose and Born To Run were cover versions. They are all better than the originals.
@martink2875
I don't usually listen to covers, but when I do, I choose Frankie Goes To Hollywood 🍾
@ArbeiterInnenlieder
A nice version of a great tune. Though I absolutely prefer what FGTH did with Born To Run. It was their version that really opened y eyes for Bruce Springsteen. Holly Johnson is on of the absolute best singers ever.
@sergemeyer9359
Une pure merveille, FGTH for ever, vous nous manquez tellement !!!!!