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1) an English folk musician
2) a Korean artist
3) a Taiwanese artist
1) Sam Lee is a folk-singer, song-collector, promoter, radio host, TV personality, teacher and owner of a restless mind luckily powered with generous supplies of optimistic energy.
He's a natural singer but the practice was new to him until his first encounter with folk-song some six years ago, an epiphany that compelled him to abandon his work as a visual artist, teacher of wilderness survival and part-time burlesque dancer and go in search of the last custodians of the living traditions, the Gypsy Traveller community.
He spent a four-year apprenticeship under the legendary, late Scottish Traveller Stanley Robertson - last of the great ballad singers - becoming the musical 'next of kin' to Stanley's vast repertoire of songs which, with his band, he interprets using unconventional instrumentation and arrangements, challenging preconceptions of what 'traditional folk' should sound like.
http://samleesong.co.uk/
2) Sam Lee is a Korean artist
3) Sam Lee is a Taiwanese artist
Lovely Molly
Sam Lee Lyrics
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I courted wee lovely Molly, as I followed the plough;
I courted wee lovely Molly, at the age of sixteen,
But now I must leave her, for to serve James, my king.
(after each verse):
Oh Molly, lovely Molly, I delight in your charms,
And there's many's the night I have lay in your arms.
Where the mavis and the turtle dove and the nightingale sing.
You can go to the market, you can go to the fair;
You can go to the church on Sunday, and meet your love there.
But if anybody loved you as much as I do,
Then I won't stop your marriage, so
I once was a ploughboy but a soldier I'm now.
I courted wee lovely Molly as I followed the plough.
I courted wee lovely Molly at the age of sixteen,
But now I must leave her and serve James, my king.
(after each verse):
Oh Molly, lovely Molly, despite all your charms,
There is many's a night you have lay in my arms.
But if ever I'll return again it'll be in the Spring
Where the mavis and the turtle dove and the nightingale sing.
You may go to the market, you may go to the fair;
You may go to the church on Sundays and meet your new love there.
But if anybody loves you half as much as I do,
Then I won't stop your marriage; farewell, love, adieu.
(repeat second verse)
The song tells the story of a ploughboy turned soldier who courted a girl named Molly when he was only sixteen years old. He reminisces about the times he spent with her, including many nights spent in each other's arms. However, he must now leave her and go off to serve his king, James. He acknowledges that she may move on and find someone else, but he still holds a deep love for her and hopes to return someday in the springtime to be with her and hear the sweet sounds of the mavis, turtle dove, and nightingale.
The lyrics paint a picture of young love torn apart by war and duty. The soldier acknowledges that he may not be able to keep Molly as his own, but he still holds onto the hope that they will be reunited. The repetitive refrain of "Oh Molly, lovely Molly" emphasizes the soldier's fondness for her and his desire to keep her close to him even when he cannot physically be with her. The song is melancholic and reflective, showcasing the raw emotions that come with heartbreak and separation.
Line by Line Meaning
I once was a ploughboy, but a soldier I'm now,
I used to be a farmer, but I'm now a soldier
I courted wee lovely Molly, as I followed the plough;
I fell in love with Molly while farming the fields
I courted wee lovely Molly, at the age of sixteen,
I started courting Molly when I was sixteen years old
But now I must leave her, for to serve James, my king.
But now I have to leave her to serve my king, James
Oh Molly, lovely Molly, I delight in your charms,
Oh Molly, I love everything about you
And there's many's the night I have lay in your arms.
We have spent many nights together
But if ever I return again, it will be in the Spring
But if I ever come back, it'll be in the Spring
Where the mavis and the turtle dove and the nightingale sing.
When the birds are singing, and the world is coming to life
You can go to the market, you can go to the fair;
You can go to the market, or the fair, or wherever you want
You can go to the church on Sunday, and meet your love there.
You can go to church and meet your new love
But if anybody loved you as much as I do,
But if someone loves you as much as I do
Then I won't stop your marriage, so
Then I won't stand in the way of your marriage
I once was a ploughboy but a soldier I'm now.
I used to be a farmer, but I'm now a soldier
Oh Molly, lovely Molly, despite all your charms,
Oh Molly, even though you're so lovely
There is many's a night you have lay in my arms.
We have spent many nights together
But if ever I'll return again it'll be in the Spring
But if I ever come back, it'll be in the Spring
You may go to the market, you may go to the fair;
You can go to the market, or the fair, or wherever you want
You may go to the church on Sundays and meet your new love there.
You can go to church and meet your new love
But if anybody loves you half as much as I do,
But if someone loves you as half as much as I do
Then I won't stop your marriage; farewell, love, adieu.
Then I won't stand in the way of your marriage. Goodbye, my love.
I once was a ploughboy, but a soldier I'm now,
I used to be a farmer, but I'm now a soldier
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulmadden1569
I once was a ploughboy, but a soldier I'm now,
I courted lovely Molly, as I followed the plough;
I courted lovely Molly, at the age of sixteen,
But now I must leave her, for to serve James, my king. Chorus (after each verse): Oh Molly, lovely Molly, I delight in your charms,
And there's many's the night I have lay in your arms.
But if ever I return again, it will be in the Spring
Where the mavis and the turtle dove and the nightingale sing. You can go to the market, you can go to the fair;
You can go to the church on Sunday, and meet your love there.
But if anybody loved you as much as I do,
Then I won't stop your marriage, so farewell, adieu
@cattiasalto1293
Sam Lee made some changes:
I
I once was a ploughboy (1),
but a soldier I’m now,
I courted lovely Molly,
as I followed the plough;
I courted lovely Molly,
from the age of sixteen,
But now I must leave her,
and serve James, my king.
Chorus
Oh Molly, lovely Molly,
I delight in your charms,
there is many’s the long night
you hae laid in my arms.
But if ever I return again,
it will be in the Spring
Where the mavis and the turtle dove
and the nightingale sing.
II
You can go to the market,
you can go to the fair;
You can go to the church on Sunday,
and meet your new love there.
But if anybody loved you
as much as I do,
I won’t stop your marriage,
and farewell, adieu
Traduzione di Cattia Salto
I
Un tempo ero un bracciante agricolo
ma ora sono un soldato,
corteggiai la bella Molly
quando seguivo l'aratro,
corteggiai la bella Molly
dall'età di 16 anni
ma ora la devo lasciare
per servire Giacomo, il mio re
Coro
Oh Molly bella Molly
deliziato dal tuo fascino
per più di una lunga notte
sei stata tra le mie braccia,
ma se mai ritornerò ancora
sarà in Primavera
quando il tordo e la tortora
e l'usignolo cantano
II
Tu puoi andare mercato
e puoi andare alla fiera
puoi andare in chiesa la domenica
per incontrare un nuovo innamorato.
Ma se qualcuno ti amerà
tanto quanto io ti amo
non impedirò il tuo matrimonio
e addio, addio
my review http://terreceltiche.altervista.org/lovely-molly/
@paulmadden1569
I once was a ploughboy, but a soldier I'm now,
I courted wee lovely Molly, as I followed the plough;
I courted wee lovely Molly, at the age of sixteen,
But now I must leave her, for to serve James, my king.Chorus (after each verse):Oh Molly, lovely Molly, I delight in your charms,
And there's many's the night I have lay in your arms.
But if ever I return again, it will be in the Spring
Where the mavis and the turtle dove and the nightingale sing.You can go to the market, you can go to the fair;
You can go to the church on Sunday, and meet your love there.
But if anybody loved you as much as I do,
Then I won't stop your marriage, so farewell, adieu
@brendanconway7317
I love many types of music me but this is something special, just everything about it is completely amazing, hard to think of anyone, choir, Sam Lee and everyone performing putting in and bringing so much emotion from a piece of music
@johnnorton5525
One of the most beautiful, incredible and moving live performances I've ever seen or heard. The combination of the song, Sam Lee and the choir is simply wonderful. I just can't stop watching it.
@colinhorsley8669
John Norton a
@DayZFairy
I find the use of volume in this performance so powerful, the way the choir is allowed to almost overwhelm to lead vocals is perfect in displaying the power of the words and the modesty or strength with which they are sung. The moment when the choir takes the lead always gives me shivers, the words are sung strong and loud because he means them but can't sing them himself because it's too painful
@reginagargan2543
Such a beautiful voice and poignant tale, simply devine!
@djroeable11
To be there, and hear this performance was a real privilege. Thank you for posting
@peterroberts542
beautiful version,sam lee and the roundhouse choir,what a combination,folk at its best
@erika7674
If my name was Molly, and someone sang to me like this, I'd fall at their feet!
@boblowndes9613
THE most beautiful piece of art. I was not there but am just playing it over and over. Extraordinary.
@GustavoHenrique-fs1nt
The choir nailed it. Wow. What a performace...