After studying creative writing in Harvard, she returned to Singapore and began her career in theater. She released some early albums in Singapore. In the late 90’s she began releasing a string of critically acclaimed jazz albums on Groove Note Records.
Danny Boy
Jacintha Lyrics
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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,
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!
The song "Danny Boy" tells the story of a person bidding farewell to their loved one. The opening line is a reference to the sound of bagpipes, which traditionally signifies mourning in Ireland. The singer is telling Danny that they must leave and that they will be left behind. The words "It's you, it's you must go and I must bide" emphasize the separation between the two individuals.
The second stanza provides a glimmer of hope that the two will reunite in the future. The singer invites Danny to return when summer is in the meadow or when the valley is filled with snow. This passage also emphasizes the fact that the singer will be there waiting for Danny, "in sunshine or in shadow." The final lines speak to the depth of love the singer has for Danny, "Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!" The third stanza is the most poignant, as it acknowledges the possibility of death. The final lines, "And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!" embody a sense of peace and acceptance, even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Oh, Danny boy, sweet music fills the air that comes from a far-off place
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
It echoes through valleys, and travels down hillsides
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
The warm days have passed, and the pretty blooms are fading
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
You must leave me now, and I must stay behind
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Return to me in the peaceful summer, surrounded by tall grass
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
Or when the winter leaves the valley quiet and white with snow
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
I'll be here for you, no matter the circumstance
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
Oh, Danny boy, my love for you is so strong
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
But when you return, and the flowers are withering away
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
And if I have passed away, as I may have done
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
You'll search for my resting place
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
And you will kneel and say a prayer for my soul
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And even though you tread softly over me, I will still hear you
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
And my resting place will feel warmer and sweeter because of your love
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
You will lean down and tell me you love me
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
And I will sleep in peaceful rest until you join me once again
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Frederick E. Weatherly
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on Once I Loved
Once I Love - Jacintha - Lyrics
Once I loved
And I gave so much love to that love
It was a world to me
Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let him say goodbye
Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again
Now I know, that no matter, whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Night and day
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
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I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away