Similar to Shebeen and Seanchai in their outlook, The Irsh Brigade play regularly throughout Ireland, North and South and are very popular in the Celtic side of Glasgow.
There is also an Irish Brigade based out of the Twin Cities, MN in the US. This band has toured for over thirty years.
Black is the Color
The Irish Brigade Lyrics
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Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands
I love my love, and well she knows
I love the ground whereon she goes
I wish the day soon would come
And black is the color of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands
I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep
But satisfied I never shall be
I'll write her a letter with a few short lines
and suffer death a thousand times
And black is the color of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands
I love the ground whereon she stands
I love the ground whereon she stands
The song "Black is the Color" by The Irish Brigade is a traditional folk song that describes the singer's deep love and admiration for his beloved. The opening line, "Black is the color of my true love's hair," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is full of poetic descriptions of her beauty. The singer admires her lips, which he compares to roses, and the gentle touch of her hands. He also loves the ground she walks on, emphasizing the depth of his love and devotion.
The second verse of the song highlights the singer's longing for his beloved to be with him, and he wishes for the day when they can be together as one. The emotion is heightened in the third verse as the singer mourns and weeps by the Clyde. He writes a letter to his beloved, declaring his love in just a few short lines, and he is willing to suffer death a thousand times for her.
Overall, "Black is the Color" is a powerful love song that captures the intensity of the singer's emotions. Through vivid imagery and simple yet expressive language, the song conveys the depth of the singer's devotion to his true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Black is the color of my true love's hair
Her hair is so dark and beautiful, it's the color of black.
Her lips are like some roses fair
Her lips are as red and lovely as a rose.
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
She has a kind and caring nature, with a gentle smile and soft hands.
And I love the ground whereon she stands
I am deeply in love with her and everything she does, even the ground she stands on.
I love my love, and well she knows
I am very much in love with her and she is aware of that fact.
I love the ground whereon she goes
I love everything about her, even the places she walks.
I wish the day soon would come
I hope that the day when we can be together will come soon.
When she and I will be as one
When we can be united and become one entity.
I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep
I sorrowfully and mournfully visit the Clyde river.
But satisfied I never shall be
No matter what I do, I will never be happy without her.
I'll write her a letter with a few short lines
I will write a letter to her with just a few words.
and suffer death a thousand times
I would rather die a thousand deaths than be without her.
I love the ground whereon she stands
I am deeply in love with her and everything she does, even the ground she stands on.
I love the ground whereon she stands
I am deeply in love with her and everything she does, even the ground she stands on.
I love the ground whereon she stands
I am deeply in love with her and everything she does, even the ground she stands on.
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Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE, . TRADITIONAL
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