Countless musicians have performed and re-injected life into traditional songs with examples ranging from Thin Lizzy's (and later Metallica's) Whiskey in a Jar (traditional Irish song) to Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's latest collaboration Among The Gold.
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Show Me The Way To Go Home
Traditional Lyrics
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I'm tired and I wanna go to bed
I had a little drink
About an hour ago
And it went straight to my head
Where ever I may go
On land, or sea, or snow
You can always hear me
Show me the way to go home
The lyrics of Traditional's song, "Show Me the Way to Go Home," tell the story of a person who is tired and intoxicated and wants to go to bed. The lyrics describe how the person had a drink about an hour ago and it went straight to their head. They are asking for directions home, wherever they may be, whether on land, sea, or snow. The person is continually singing the song, expressing their desire to go home and get some rest.
Interpreting the lyrics, the song seems to be a nostalgic piece meant to evoke the feeling of being tired and wanting to just rest after a long day or night of festivities. The lyrics effectively capture the sentiment of the desire to go home and rest, with the repetitive refrain of "Show me the way to go home." The song is relatable and has been covered by various artists, making it a classic tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me the way to go home
I'm lost and need direction to return to my dwelling
I'm tired and I wanna go to bed
My energy is depleted and I desire to rest
I had a little drink
I consumed some alcoholic beverage
About an hour ago
Approximately sixty minutes have passed since I ingested said drink
And it went straight to my head
The effects of the drink were quickly felt in my brain
Where ever I may go
No matter my location
On land, or sea, or snow
Whether I am on solid ground, body of water or snow
You can always hear me
My singing is audible
Singing this song
Performing the lyrics to this tune
Contributed by Matthew O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sophie Conlan
I love listening to this song bc my grandfather use to always sing the when he picked me up from
School and I’m Irish so I genuinely find it appealing
Greg Atkinson
Nice
jelsaeksubx
👌🏻
Doctor Dan
The one thumbs down is from the friggin shark