Their most known song is "Eres Tu", which became second at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 (Luxembourg). Final Position: 2 - Total Points: 125. Eres Tu was accused of plagiarism. It was suggested by critics that the song was merely a copy of the Yugoslav entry of 1966, Brez Besed performed by Berta Ambroz. The Spanish entry was not sanctioned though and became a huge hit internationally - it even outsold the winner Tu Te Reconnaitras by Anne-Marie David.
Danny Boy
Mocedades 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 opening verse of Mocedades' "Danny Boy" is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who must leave the singer behind. Addressing Danny, the singer notes that the pipes are calling, which could be interpreted as a reference to bagpipes at a funeral or as a symbolic nod to an enduring Irish heritage. The singer then bids Danny farewell, acknowledging that the seasons are shifting, with summer gone and the roses falling. Though the singer must stay behind, they express a hope that Danny will return someday - when summer is in the meadow or the valley is hushed and white with snow. Through sun and shadow, the singer promises to remain faithful and hold Danny in their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
Oh Danny boy, the traditional Irish bagpipes are playing a mournful tune
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The pipes can be heard echoing throughout the deep valleys and down the sides of the mountains
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
Summer is ending and the flowers are dying, symbolizing the fleeting nature of happiness and life
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
You must leave while I stay behind, accepting the inevitable separation of our paths
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Come back to me when the world is full of warmth and new beginnings
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
Or when the world is peaceful and covered in a blanket of snow
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
I will always be here for you, whether you need me in light or darkness
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
Oh Danny boy, I love you with all my heart
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
But when you return and everything is coming to an end
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
If I have passed away, as is a very real possibility
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
You will seek out my resting place
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.
You will kneel and say a prayer over my burial site
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And even though you walk softly above my grave
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
My resting place will be made more peaceful and comforting
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
Because you will come and declare your love for me
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
And I will rest peacefully, knowing that you will return to me someday
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDERICK E WEATHERLY, TAISUKE SAWACHIKA
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