Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
Boat to Liverpool
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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Travelling feet gave me the call,
Leaving, a suitcase in my hand,
With the price of a pint, didn't need a bite.
There was good old craic on the boat that night.
As we left our homes in Ireland.
The lights they flickered from the shore,The boat was rockin' too and fro,
Heading for the docks in Liverpool,
We sang and danced the night away,
The squeezebox, sang and the fiddle played,
Steppin' off the boat in Liverpool.
...Music...
Rise up at the crack of dawn,
Working hard the whole week long,
Night time I'd play me old guitar,
We sang together one and all,
Side by side and standing tall.
The craic was good down in the Liffey bar
The lights they flickered from the shore,
The boat was rockin' too and fro,
Down beside the docks in Liverpool,
We sang and danced the night away,
The squeezebox, sang and the fiddle played,
Steppin' out at night in Liverpool.
...Music...
Now that was many years ago,
Good fortune came I'll have you know,
Leavin' that old suitcase in my hand,
The time has come to bid adieu
To me good old pals in Liverpool
Tomorrow I'll be back in Ireland.
The lights they flickered from the shore,
The boat was rockin' too and fro,
Heading for the docks in Liverpool,
We sang and danced the night away,
The squeezebox, sang and the fiddle played,
Steppin' off the boat from Liverpool
Ah we're steppin' off the boat from Liverpool
...Music...
The song "Boat To Liverpool" by Nathan Carter tells the story of a journey from Ireland to Liverpool. The singer recounts fond memories of leaving Ireland and sailing across the Irish Sea to Liverpool, singing and dancing the night away. The lyrics touch on themes of adventure, leaving home, and the power of music to bring people together.
The first verse sets the stage for the journey, with the singer leaving behind their old life in Ireland and embarking on a new adventure with just a suitcase in hand. Despite not having much money, they find plenty of good company and entertainment on the boat trip to Liverpool. The second verse describes the excitement of arriving in Liverpool, with music and dancing lasting well into the night. The final verse reflects on the passing of time and how the singer has moved on from that experience, but still cherishes the memories of that journey.
Overall, "Boat To Liverpool" is a celebration of the joy of travel, new experiences, and the power of music to bring people together. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and camaraderie, inviting listeners to imagine a similar journey of their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailed away from the old North Wall
I left Ireland, departing from the North Wall port.
Travelling feet gave me the call
I felt the urge to travel and explore new places.
Leaving, a suitcase in my hand
I left my home with only a small luggage.
With the price of a pint, didn't need a bite
I had very little money and couldn't afford much to eat.
There was good old craic on the boat that night
The atmosphere on the boat was fun and lively that evening.
As we left our homes in Ireland.
We were leaving Ireland behind as we set sail.
The lights they flickered from the shore
We saw the distant lights on the shore as we sailed away.
The boat was rockin' too and fro
The boat was swaying back and forth on the waves.
Heading for the docks in Liverpool
We were sailing towards the port of Liverpool.
We sang and danced the night away
We had a great time onboard the boat, singing and dancing.
The squeezebox, sang and the fiddle played
Musicians were playing lively Irish music on the boat.
Steppin' off the boat in Liverpool
We disembarked from the boat upon arrival in Liverpool.
Rise up at the crack of dawn
I woke up very early in the morning.
Working hard the whole week long
I worked hard every day of the week.
Night time I'd play me old guitar
In the evenings, I would play my old guitar.
We sang together one and all
We sang together as a group, united in our love for music.
Side by side and standing tall
We stood together as a community, proud of our heritage.
The craic was good down in the Liffey bar
We had a great time at the Liffey bar in Dublin.
Down beside the docks in Liverpool
We had a good time at the pubs near the Liverpool port.
Tomorrow I'll be back in Ireland
I will return to Ireland the next day.
The time has come to bid adieu
It is time for me to say goodbye.
To me good old pals in Liverpool
I am saying farewell to my friends in Liverpool.
Ah we're steppin' off the boat from Liverpool
We are getting off the boat in Liverpool.
Writer(s): Nathan Carter, Joe Mcshane, Margo O'donnell
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