IT'S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY
Killarney Singers Lyrics
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It´s a long way to go;
It´s a long way to Tipperary,
To the sweetest girl I know!
Oh, good-bye to Piccadilly!
Farewell, Leicester Square!
It´s a long, long way to Tipperary,
But my heart lies here!"
It´s a long way to Tipperary,
It´s a long way to go;
It´s a long way to Tipperary,
To the sweetest girl I know!
Ay, good-bye to Piccadilly!
And farewell, Leicester Square!
It´s a long, long way to Tipperary,
But my heart lies there!
But my heart lies there!
The lyrics to the song "It's A Long Way To Tipperary" by the Killarney Singers are about a man who is leaving London for Tipperary and the sweetest girl he knows. The song mentions saying goodbye to Piccadilly and Leicester Square, which are both famous areas in London, and emphasizes that it is a long journey to Tipperary, but his heart is set on being there.
The song's lyrics evoke a longing for home and loved ones and a sense of adventure and travel. The repetition of the phrase "It's a long way to Tipperary" emphasizes how far the journey is, but the singer's heart remains attached to the place and the people he is leaving behind. The use of "Ay, good-bye" and "Farewell" convey a sense of finality, which makes the song's underlying message even more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
It´s a long way to Tipperary
The distance to Tipperary is quite far.
It´s a long way to go
It will take a considerable amount of time to reach Tipperary.
It´s a long way to Tipperary
Once again, the distance to Tipperary is reiterated.
To the sweetest girl I know!
Tipperary is where the singer's love interest resides.
Oh, good-bye to Piccadilly!
The singer is bidding farewell to the bustling streets of Piccadilly.
Farewell, Leicester Square!
The singer is also saying goodbye to the lively atmosphere of Leicester Square.
It´s a long, long way to Tipperary,
The distance to Tipperary is emphasized again.
But my heart lies here!
Despite the distance, the singer's heart remains in Tipperary with their beloved.
Contributed by Josiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.