Lady
Ray & Archie Fisher Lyrics
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Jy weet hoe
So wys my hoe
Tyd is hier, tyd is reg, tyd vir jou en my
My dae is maar tragie leeg, die ure sleep verby
Ek droom hoe jy fluister, jou asem hier by my
En jou lippe hier teen my
Lady, lady, bly stil en kom hier
En soen my nog 'n keer
Ek soek liefde net warm liefde
Jy weet hoe, so wys my hoe
Die tyd is reg, die tyd is nou om verder te wil gaan
Jy lag vir my, ek weet jy dink 'n man bly maar 'n man
Ek droom hoe jy fluister, jou asem hier by my
En jou lippe hier teen my
Lady, lady, bly stil en kom hier
En soen my nog 'n keer
Ek soek liefde net ware liefde
Jy weet hoe, so wys my hoe
Lê hier teen my
So warm hier teen my
Wys my hoe jy
Jou liefde gee vir my
Lady, lady, bly stil en kom hier
En soen my nog 'n keer
Ek soek liefde net ware liefde
Jy weet hoe, so wys my hoe
Lady, lady, bly stil en kom hier
En soen my nog 'n keer
Ek soek liefde net ware liefde
Jy weet hoe, so wys my hoe
Lady, lady
The song "Lady" by Ray and Archie Fisher is a romantic ballad that explores the themes of love and intimacy. The singer in the song pleads for his lover to come closer to him, to show him how to love the way she does. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and desire for physical and emotional connection with the lady, emphasizing the importance of staying still and being present in the moment to experience the love between them fully.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer calling out to his lover to remain still and come closer to him. He acknowledges that she knows how to love and implores her to teach him how to experience it. The sense of urgency comes through with the repeated lines of "Lady, lady, stay still and come here" and "Show me how." The singer is overcome with a feeling of emptiness and loneliness, with his days passing slowly, hoping for the touch and warmth of his beloved.
The chorus section reinforces the theme of the song, with the singer asking the lady to kiss him once more and give him true and warm love. He recognizes the passing of time and his desire to move forward but also acknowledges how her presence and love are vital to his life. The song ends with the singer asking the woman to lay next to him, to show him how to love and express her love to him.
Overall, "Lady" is a love song that speaks to the yearning for physical and emotional intimacy in a relationship. The lyrics evoke the feelings of emptiness, longing, and desire while showcasing the importance of staying still, being present, and expressing love in a warm and true manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady, lady, bly stil en kom hier
Addressing to the lady, requesting her to come near and stay still
Jy weet hoe
Acknowledging that she knows what he's talking about
So wys my hoe
Asking her to demonstrate or show him
Tyd is hier, tyd is reg, tyd vir jou en my
Suggesting that the time is right for them to be together
My dae is maar tragie leeg, die ure sleep verby
Admitting that his days are empty, and the hours pass slowly
Ek droom hoe jy fluister, jou asem hier by my
Revealing that he dreams of her whispering and breathing near him
En jou lippe hier teen my
And her lips touching his
En soen my nog 'n keer
Asking her to kiss him once more
Ek soek liefde net warm liefde
Expressing that he's searching for love, only warm love
Die tyd is reg, die tyd is nou om verder te wil gaan
Emphasizing that the right time has come to move forward
Jy lag vir my, ek weet jy dink 'n man bly maar 'n man
Noticing that she laughs at him and recognising that she thinks a man remains a man
Lê hier teen my
Inviting her to lie down next to him
So warm hier teen my
Stating that it's so warm beside him
Wys my hoe jy
Asking her to show him how she loves
Jou liefde gee vir my
Requesting that she gives him her love
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Daniel Devereux
Does my love ride, or does he rin,
Or does he walk the woods amang?
He vow'd this nicht tae come tae me
Alas but my love tarries lang.
Hi disnae ride nor does he rin,
But fast walks he along his way.
He has mair mind on his fair-new love
Than he has o' the light o' day.
He saw a hound draw near a hare,
And aye that hare draw near a toon,
And that same hound has won the hare,
But Willie's won tae ne'er a toon.
For as he gaed up yon high high hill,
And on and doon yon dowie den,
'Twas there he met wi' a grievious ghost
That wad fear ten thousand men.
He's hurried on thro' Mary's Kirk
And on and doon by Mary's Stile,
And wan and weary was the ghost
That upon him grimly smiled.
“Aft hae ye traivell'd this road, Willie,
Aft hae ye traivell'd it in sin.
But ye'll never traivel this road again,
For your days on Earth are deen.
“Aft hae ye traivell'd this road, Willie,
Wi' ne'er a thocht o' charity,
But ye'll never traivel this road again,
For the slighting o' the bairn and me.
“Aft hae ye traivell'd this road, Willie,
Your fair and new love to see.
But ye'll never traivel this road again,
For this nicht aveng'd I'll be.”
Then she has ta'en her perjur'd love,
An she has torn him fae gair tae gair,
And on ilka side o' Mary's Stile
O' Willie she has hung a share.
His faither and mither both mak moan
His bonnie new love she grat sair,
His faither and mother both mak moan
And his new love tears her hair.
sandra morey
Thank you so much, Danielle for posting the lyrics. I came across this album someone had taped
maybe 15 years ago. Bit by bit I dug out the lyrics by listening over and over. I am pretty good at
doing that with Scots lyrics. Indeed the melody is one of the many variants of Great Silkie. Anyway,
I am so happy to now have the lyrics. Such a beautiful sweet melody for such a bloody story. That's
what I so love about the Child Ballads. I was unable to find the album back then, but I am thrilled to
now find it on YouTube. Thank you so much, Wrongwayup for posting this great singer. A whole new
generation of seekers will now have the joy of discovering Ray and the great Scots ballads.
Teddyb1939
A true folk singer,just lovely.
siamterry
Absolutely wonderful ! What little hair survives on the back of my neck stands up every time I listen :)
wrongwayup
That would be appreciated. I think it's always nice to have the lyrics to songs on youtube. :)
May Terry
Wonderful! This is Child #255.
alderneyfred
Interestingly, the tune is a variant of "Shule Skerrie" or Skule Skerry", another Child Ballad. What number Child Ballad do you think this is ? Ray Fisher is much missed, she was a spirited and vigorous performer.
sandra morey
Amen. I think the guitar is Martin Carthy, another great performer of traditional music. The tune is indeed a variant of The Great Silkie. Archie sings that one.
rwm hunt
The notes on the album state that Carthy suggested putting the lyrics to this tune, and that the lyrics are a composite from Lizzie Higgins' version (found on youtube with the traditional tune for the song) and a version notated by Child from The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, the number being 255.
gordimhor235
thanks for posting
wrongwayup
A quick search tells me Willie's Fatal Visit is Child Ballad 255. :)