Blow the Wind Southerly
Kathleen Ferrier Lyrics
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southerly, Blow the wind south for the bonny blue sea.
Blow the wind southerly, southerly,
southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, my lover to me.
They told me last night there were ships in the
offing, And I hurried down to the deep rolling sea.
But my eye could not see it,
wherever might be it, The barque that is bearing my lover to me.
southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, o'er the bonny blue sea.
Blow the wind southerly, southerly,
southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, and bring him to me.
Is it not sweet to hear the breeze singing,
As lightly it calms o'er the deep rolling sea?
But sweeter and dearer by far when 'tis
bringing The barque of my true love in safely to me!
The lyrics of Kathleen Ferrier's song "Blow the Wind Southerly" are about a lover longing for the return of their beloved who has gone to sea. The song is set in a coastal town, and the singer can feel the wind blowing from the south, hoping that it will carry their lover back home. The song opens with the repetition of "Blow the wind southerly," establishing the singer's desire for the wind to bring their lover back from sea. They describe their search for their lover's ship but cannot find it despite being by the "deep rolling sea." Despite the uncertainty of when their lover will return, the singer finds comfort in the sound of the wind and how it "calms o'er the deep rolling sea." However, the song's climax comes when the singer imagines the barque of their lover "bringing The barque of my true love in safely to me."
"Blow the Wind Southerly" has a melancholic and longing tone that serves to emphasize the singer's feelings of separation and desire for reunion. The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the longing and waiting associated with love and the hardship of separation that comes with it. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer imagining their lover returning safely, carried by the southerly wind, and reuniting with the voice of the singer.
Overall, "Blow the Wind Southerly" is a timeless song about love and the long and challenging road that separation brings. It portrays the hope and comfort found in the sound of the wind and the anticipation of their lover's return.
Line by Line Meaning
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow the wind south for the bonny blue sea.
Let the wind blow towards the south so that it aids in the journey of my loved one across the ocean.
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, my lover to me.
Blow the gentle breeze towards me, letting it carry my lover to my arms.
They told me last night there were ships in the offing, And I hurried down to the deep rolling sea.
Someone told me last night that there were ships in the distance, so I rushed to the ocean to see if one of them is carrying my love.
But my eye could not see it, wherever might be it, The barque that is bearing my lover to me.
Unfortunately, I could not spot the ship, no matter where it might be, that is bringing my beloved to my side.
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, o'er the bonny blue sea.
Again, let the wind blow towards the south, over the beautiful deep blue sea, to aid in the journey of my lover.
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow, bonny breeze, and bring him to me.
Blow the wind, my beautiful gentle breeze, towards me and carry my love into my embrace.
Is it not sweet to hear the breeze singing, As lightly it calms o'er the deep rolling sea?
It is such a pleasant experience to hear the soothing song of the breeze as it gently passes over the deep and choppy sea.
But sweeter and dearer by far when 'tis bringing The barque of my true love in safely to me!
However, it is even more heartwarming and delightful when this breeze accompanies the safe arrival of my true love's ship to my side.
Writer(s): WILLIAM GILLIES WHITTAKER
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lilysilvering2291
Draco liked circles.
In Inceptum Finis Est
Do you remember when we were eleven? Let’s go back to that.
What’s the point in that? Sitting in a box, going only where someone else takes you?
Coming home is hard. Going away is easy.
What’s the point in that? Sitting in a box, going only where someone else takes you?
Do you remember when we were eleven? Let’s go back to that.
In Inceptum Finis Est
Draco liked circles.
Now you’re getting it, Potter
@killerjane0889
Don’t go back for them. Go back for yourself.
Do not mistake my confidence for my recklessness.
This is real.
Sometimes I forget.
I know.
I can’t quite tell.
It’s alright.
Where are you going?
Away from you.
Catch me.
Come for a drive?
I wanted to see where the land ended.
Or started.
A concrete box in the sky. You need something grounded. Something real.
Do you think we could’ve ever been friends at hogwarts?
Maybe I was wrong.
I needed to find a place where nothing changed.
I’m in need of an owl. Speed is less important than accuracy.
The worst thing is that even now I’m not sure I want to come back.
Spell didn’t work when attempted to cast on self.
Point me.
@virien13
I love how people came from Running on Air
"Comimg home is hard. Going away is easy"
"Remember when we were eleven?Let's go back to that"
"In inceptum finis est."
"He liked circles"
"We could go anywhere."
"Anywhere?"
"Anywhere."
"Let's go where you are"
"What's the point in that? Sitting in a box, only going where someone else takes you."
😁
@lianpe3
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly
Blow the wind south where' s the bonnie blue sea
Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly
Blow bonnie breeze my lover to me and bring her to me
They told me last night there were ships in the offing
And I hurried down to the deep rolling sea
But my eye could not see it wherever might be it
The bark that is bringing my lover to me
Blow the wind southerly, southerly southerly
Blow the wind south the bonnie blue sea
Blow the wind southerly southerly southerly
Blow bonnie breeze and bring her to me
Is it not sweet to hear the breeze singing
As lightly it comes from the deep rolling sea
But sweeter and dearer, my heart is wandering
The welcome of my true love in safety to me
Blow bonnie breeze and bring her to me
@soubhagyabhaskar1051
I am so delighted to find so many people who came here from running on air. God that was one beautiful work of art.
@adamstanheightkinnie
i got a roa tattoo 😭🦋
@tressanicoleapas6473
What's with roa tattoo? Was it mentioned in the story? Please explain
@adamstanheightkinnie
@@tressanicoleapas6473 noo its just a running on air tattoo i got because i really love this fanfic haha
@tressanicoleapas6473
Oh my god. Can't believe it was an abbrevation 🤦♀️ sorry. I really thought it was mentioned and I might've skip it. Can I see your tats? If you don't mind
@tressanicoleapas6473
Is it, the snitch?
@lunaamsa6322
remember when we were eleven? let's go back to that
@zoey9064
You'll throw remembralls into the sky and I can try to catch them.
@banditthekid9753
@@zoey9064 Sometimes I think you can just keep my wand.
@mahdis4975
I think of all the Dark spells I performed, all the
Unforgiveables I tried to cast with it.