Blackadders Cove
NewFound Road Lyrics
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Something that happened a long time ago
A tale that could give all I could stand
It's left me a tired and a broken old man
Way back in my youth there was a young girl
I loved more than anything else in this world
I swore that one day she'd be my wife
Each night I would take her and where we'd be alone
and we'd make love in Blackadders Cove
Waited for months to ask her to wed
I worked and I worked and I worked til I bled
I built her a cabin with my own two hands
To give as a gift when we made our plans
I picked her some flowers and and took her to go
I gave her a ring and she took my soul
She told me she loved my brother instead
I lost all control and ended her dead
And the rain it did pour and the wind it blew cold
as I dug her a grave in Blackadders Cove
Way back in the hills where nobody goes
I left her to rot in Blackadders Cove
I tell you a secret that nobody knows
Her body's still layin in Blackadders Cove
"Blackadders Cove" by Newfound Road is a tragic tale about a man who has been haunted by the events that occurred in his youth. It begins with the man confessing that he holds a secret that nobody knows, something that happened a long time ago that has left him a tired and broken old man. As the song progresses, he reveals the story of how he loved a young girl more than anything. He worked tirelessly to build her a cabin and waited for months to propose to her. But when he finally asked her to marry him, she told him she loved his brother instead. Driven by his emotions, he lost all control and ended up killing her. He then buried her body in Blackadders Cove, a desolate place where nobody goes.
The imagery used in the song is powerful and dark. The rain and cold wind create a somber atmosphere that adds to the gravity of the situation. The use of the phrase "Blackadders Cove" serves as a metaphor for the man's guilt and shame. It represents a place where he has buried his past and can never return.
This song is a cautionary tale of how one's emotions and actions can have grave consequences. The story is a reminder to think before acting on strong emotions and to consider the true consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tell you a secret that nobody knows
I have a secret to confess, which nobody else knows about
Something that happened a long time ago
The following story I am about to recite is from a long time ago
A tale that could give all I could stand
The story I have to tell still impacts me in a significant, emotional way
It's left me a tired and a broken old man
The experience has drained me mentally and physically, causing me to feel exhausted and damaged
Way back in my youth there was a young girl
During my teenage years, there was a young woman who caught my eye
I loved more than anything else in this world
I had strong feelings for her that surpassed anything else in my life
I swore that one day she'd be my wife
I promised myself that I would marry her in the future
and we'd live a happy and wonderful life
I envisioned a blissful life together in my imagination
Each night I would take her and where we'd be alone
We would have private moments, just the two of us, every night
and we'd make love in Blackadders Cove
We would engage in intimate physical acts in the secluded area known as Blackadders Cove
Waited for months to ask her to wed
I waited several months before gathering the courage to propose to her
I worked and I worked and I worked til I bled
I put in a tremendous amount of time and effort in hopes of providing for our future together
I built her a cabin with my own two hands
To showcase my dedication and love for her, I constructed a cabin from scratch using my own two hands
To give as a gift when we made our plans
I planned to give her this cabin as a present once we established our life together
I picked her some flowers and and took her to go
I thoughtfully selected some flowers for her and took her with me
I gave her a ring and she took my soul
I proposed to her with a ring, but her answer devastated me and made me feel lifeless inside
She told me she loved my brother instead
Instead of accepting my proposal, she professed her love for my own brother
I lost all control and ended her dead
I couldn't handle the rejection and ended up killing her in a moment of rage
And the rain it did pour and the wind it blew cold
The weather conditions were harsh and unpleasant at the time of her death
as I dug her a grave in Blackadders Cove
In a state of frenzy and guilt, I dug a grave for her in the same isolated location where we once shared intimate moments
Way back in the hills where nobody goes
The spot where I buried her is in a remote area that is seldom frequented by anyone
I left her to rot in Blackadders Cove
I left her body exposed to the elements in Blackadders Cove, letting it decompose over time
I tell you a secret that nobody knows
I am disclosing a secret that no one is aware of
Her body's still layin in Blackadders Cove
Her remains are still in Blackadders Cove to this day
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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