渚
S.T.M Lyrics
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Ae fareweel, alas, for ever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
Who shall say that Fortune grieves him,
While the star of hope she leaves him?
Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me;
Dark despair around benights me.
I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy,
Naething could resist my Nancy,
But to see her was to love her,
Love but her, and love for ever.
Had we never lov'd sae kindly,
Had we never lov'd sae blindly,
Never met-or never parted,
We had ne'er been broken-hearted.
Fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest!
Fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest!
Thine be ilka joy and treasure,
Peace, Enjoyment, Love and Pleasure!
Ae fond kiss, and then we sever!
Ae fareweeli alas, for ever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
The lyrics to S.T.M's song "渚" are actually adapted from the poem "Ae Fond Kiss" by Scottish poet Robert Burns. The song speaks of a heartbreaking farewell between two lovers who have decided to part ways forever. The first stanza is an emotional goodbye where the singer pledges their tears, sighs, and groans to their departing lover. They also express their lack of hope and despair, as they see no cheerful twinkle in their future.
In the second stanza, the singer acknowledges that their love for Nancy was irresistible and eternal - nothing could resist their "partial fancy". They reflect on the fact that they would have never known heartbreak if they had never met and never fallen in love. The final stanza is a farewell blessing, where the singer wishes their lover joy, treasure, peace, enjoyment, love, and pleasure. The song finishes with a final goodbye and a repetition of the heart-wrenching pledge of tears, sighs, and groans.
Overall, "渚" is a beautifully melancholic tune that captures the pain of separation and the memories of a past love. The adaptation of Burns' poem is a tribute to the timeless quality of his writing and how his words can still resonate with audiences even centuries later.
Line by Line Meaning
Ae fond kiss, and then we sever,
One last tender kiss before we part ways.
Ae fareweel, alas, for ever!
Goodbye forever, with sorrow and regret.
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
I promise you with tears in my eyes.
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
I will fight the pain of separation with sighs and groans.
Who shall say that Fortune grieves him,
Fortune may leave us, but we may not feel pity for ourselves.
While the star of hope she leaves him?
Someone may lose hope but it is pointless to feel regret while you still have your dreams.
Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me;
I don't feel happiness anymore.
Dark despair around benights me.
The darkness of despair surrounds me.
I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy,
I won't blame my infatuation.
Naething could resist my Nancy,
No one could resist my beloved Nancy.
But to see her was to love her,
I fell in love with Nancy at first sight.
Love but her, and love for ever.
I only love her and will continue to love her forever.
Had we never lov'd sae kindly,
If we had not loved each other so kindly,
Had we never lov'd sae blindly,
If we had not loved each other so blindly,
Never met-or never parted,
If we had never met or never parted,
We had ne'er been broken-hearted.
We would never have suffered a broken heart.
Fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest!
Farewell to you, the first and fairest one!
Fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest!
Farewell to you, the best and dearest one!
Thine be ilka joy and treasure,
May you have all the joy and treasure in the world.
Peace, Enjoyment, Love and Pleasure!
May you find peace, joy, love, and pleasure in life.
Ae fond kiss, and then we sever!
One last tender kiss before we part ways.
Ae fareweeli alas, for ever!
Goodbye forever, with sorrow and regret.
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
I promise you with tears in my eyes.
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
I will fight the pain of separation with sighs and groans.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS HAZELL, ROBERT BURNS
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