Bal of Thieves
Pazuzu Lyrics
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All the rogues and all the thieves across the land come to dance
With your wife or on your own, at this table you are guest
Bal of Thieves, a feast of fun, dancing to the morning sun
Drink a lot there's here for all, a jester rolls across the room
Maiden young and full of life, come oh come be mine tonight
Dancing dancing round and round, listen to the Robin's song
With your wife or on your own, at this table you are guest
Bal of Thieves, a feast of fun, dancing to the morning sun
Drink a lot there's here for all, a jester rolls across the room
Maiden young and full of life, come oh come be mine tonight
In a lure now hidden well the thieves and rogues of London dwell
Far away from men of law, for if they're caught they'll surely hang
Among the night their work is done, stealing from the sleeping men
Robbing jewels and gold and gems, run oh run your work is done
The song Bal of Thieves by Pazuzu describes an event where rogues and thieves from all over the land come to dance, drink, and have fun. The guests are welcomed whether they come alone or with their wives. The feast is known as Bal of Thieves, and a jester rolls across the room entertaining the guests. The song also talks about a young maiden who is invited to spend the night with the singer of the song.
The lyrics create an atmosphere of revelry and camaraderie among the guests, who come from a world of stealing and are hunted down by the law. The Bal of Thieves is a moment of respite from their dangerous life. The lyrics also suggest the inherent danger in their profession, as they are constantly hiding and fleeing from the law. The song creates a romanticized image of the life of rogues and thieves, with the Bal of Thieves as a momentary escape from the perils of their world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing dancing round and round, listen to the Robin's song
Everyone is dancing in circles while the Robin, a symbol of spring and renewal, sings
All the rogues and all the thieves across the land come to dance
The outcasts of society, including rogues and thieves, come to the dance
With your wife or on your own, at this table you are guest
No matter your social status, everyone is welcome at this event
Bal of Thieves, a feast of fun, dancing to the morning sun
The Bal of Thieves is a celebration where everyone is having fun and dancing until the morning
Drink a lot there's here for all, a jester rolls across the room
Drinks are flowing and the jester is entertaining
Maiden young and full of life, come oh come be mine tonight
The singer is inviting a young woman to spend the night with him
In a lure now hidden well the thieves and rogues of London dwell
London's thieves and rogues hide in secret locations to escape the law
Far away from men of law, for if they're caught they'll surely hang
The thieves and rogues cannot be caught or they will face severe punishment
Among the night their work is done, stealing from the sleeping men
Under the cover of darkness, the thieves rob people while they sleep
Robbing jewels and gold and gems, run oh run your work is done
The thieves have stolen valuable items and must quickly flee before being caught
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Irfan Sheikh
Dancing dancing round and round, listen to the Robin's song
All the rogues and all the thieves across the land come to dance
With your wife or on your own, at this table you are guest
Bal of Thieves, a feast of fun, dancing to the morning sun
Drink a lot there's here for all, a jester rolls across the room
Maiden young and full of life, come oh come be mine tonight
Dancing dancing round and round, listen to the Robin's song
All the rogues and all the thieves across the land come to dance
With your wife or on your own, at this table you are guest
Bal of Thieves, a feast of fun, dancing to the morning sun
Drink a lot there's here for all, a jester rolls across the room
Maiden young and full of life, come oh come be mine tonight
In a lure now hidden well the thieves and rogues of London dwell
Far away from men of law, for if they're caught they'll surely hang
Among the night their work is done, stealing from the sleeping men
Robbing jewels and gold and gems, run oh run your work is done