Greensleeves
The L.A.4 Lyrics
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--- Instrumental with humming ---
Alas, my love, you do me wrong
To cast me off discourteously
For I have courted you so long
Delighting in your company.
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves.
So, Greensleeves out there, well ado
Made your fortune cross the sea
For I am still thy lover true
Oh, come once again and love me.
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves...
The lyrics of "Greensleeves" by The L.A.4 depict a heartfelt expression of love and longing. The song opens with an instrumental introduction, accompanied by humming, creating a melancholic atmosphere. The singer then addresses their beloved, expressing their disappointment at being rejected and discarded so abruptly ("Alas, my love, you do me wrong, to cast me off discourteously"). The singer confesses to having courted this person for a long time, finding joy and delight in their company.
The chorus, repeating throughout the song, highlights the significance of "Greensleeves" in their life. Greensleeves is described as their source of joy, delight, and being their heart of gold. It is unclear whether Greensleeves refers to a person or a cherished possession, but the emotional bond associated with the term remains evident. The singer pleads with Greensleeves, urging them to return and reignite their love. The desire for reconciliation is expressed with longing and sincerity ("Oh, come once again and love me").
Overall, the lyrics of "Greensleeves" convey a sense of longing, heartache, and the desire for a lost love to be rekindled. The repeated mention of Greensleeves as the object of their affection adds a layer of mystery to the song, leaving it open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Alas, my love, you do me wrong
Oh, my beloved, you treat me unfairly
To cast me off discourteously
To reject me without kindness
For I have courted you so long
Because I have pursued a romantic relationship with you for a significant amount of time
Delighting in your company
Finding great joy and pleasure in being with you
Greensleeves was all my joy
The song 'Greensleeves' brought me immense happiness
Greensleeves was my delight
I found pure joy in listening to and singing 'Greensleeves'
Greensleeves my heart of gold
'Greensleeves' was my most precious and cherished possession
And who but my lady greensleeves
Who else could be the muse behind the song 'Greensleeves' but you, my dear lady
So, Greensleeves out there, well ado
Farewell to 'Greensleeves' that is now out there in the world
Made your fortune cross the sea
Having gained wealth and success in distant lands
For I am still thy lover true
Because I am still your loyal and devoted lover
Oh, come once again and love me
Oh, please return to me and love me once more
And who but my lady greensleeves...
And who else could be the object of my affection but you, my dear lady, associated with 'Greensleeves'
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