Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Go!
Come all you gallant heroes
Along with me combined
I'll sing a song, it won't take long
Of the fighting sixty-ninth
They're a band of men brave, stout and bold
From Ireland they came
And they have a leader to the fold
And Corcoran was his name
It was in the month of April
When the boys, they sailed away
And they made a sight so glorious
As they marched along Broadway
They marched right down Broadway, me boys
Until they reached the shore
And from there they went to Washington
And straight unto the war
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
And when the war is said and done
May heaven spare our lives
For it's only then we can return
To our loved ones and our wives
We'll take them in our arms, me boys
For a long night and a day
And we'll hope that war will come no more
To sweet America
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
So farewell unto you dear New York
Will I e'er see you once more
For it fills my heart with sorrow
To leave your sylvan shore
But the country now it is calling us
And we must hasten fore
So here's to the stars and stripes, me boys
And to Ireland's lovely shore
And here's to Murphy and divine
Of honor and renown
Who did escort our heroes
Unto the battle ground
And said unto our colonel
We must fight hand to hand
Until we plant the stars and stripes
Way down in Dixieland
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
Come all you gallant heroes
Along with me combined
I'll sing a song, it won't take long
Of the fighting sixty-ninth
They're a band of men brave, stout and bold
From Ireland they came
And they have a leader to the fold
And Corcoran was his name
It was in the month of April
When the boys, they sailed away
And they made a sight so glorious
As they marched along Broadway
They marched right down Broadway, me boys
Until they reached the shore
And from there they went to Washington
And straight unto the war
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
And when the war is said and done
May heaven spare our lives
For it's only then we can return
To our loved ones and our wives
We'll take them in our arms, me boys
For a long night and a day
And we'll hope that war will come no more
To sweet America
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
So farewell unto you dear New York
Will I e'er see you once more
For it fills my heart with sorrow
To leave your sylvan shore
But the country now it is calling us
And we must hasten fore
So here's to the stars and stripes, me boys
And to Ireland's lovely shore
And here's to Murphy and divine
Of honor and renown
Who did escort our heroes
Unto the battle ground
And said unto our colonel
We must fight hand to hand
Until we plant the stars and stripes
Way down in Dixieland
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
So we gave them a hearty cheer, me boys
It was greeted with a smile
Singing here's to the boys who feared no noise
We're the fighting sixty ninth
Lyrics submitted by oofus, edited by Mellow_Harsher
The Fighting 69th Lyrics as written by Matthew Edward Kelly Ken Casey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Wow, no comments? OK, here's my input. The Fighting 69th was a company of all-Irish soldiers whose first claim to fame was their refusal, at Colonel Corcoran's orders, to serve as the Prince of Wales's honor guard on one of his visits to the colonies and Canada. By doing this, they became a symbol to Irish immigrants that they need no longer serve England like dogs. Their leader, Corcoran, and the company itself, became even more famous when they bravely fought for the United States just days after spurning England.
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The Irish Brigade is largely considered one of the hardest fighting units of the Civil War. Even with enormous attrition rates due to casualities, they fought in almost every major battle in the Eastern theatre of the war. At Fredericksburg, they were one of the few Union to nearly breach the infamous wall at Maryes Height, despite that after the battle amny of their dead and wounded were found stacked three or four deep in their, a chilling testament to their bravery. Not to mention, this all occurred at a time when those of Irish descent were often scorned and mistreated by the American populace. In reality, today many people wouldn't even consider serving their nation after something similar the treatment many of the Irish received.
Wow, great exposition about what the song is about. I didn't know about any of that stuff, but it just makes the song even better now that I do.
This is a beautiful song. I can't say I know much of the history, but I do know that it is nice to hear a song for the soldiers who risk it all for their country. They deserve to be treated with the honor and respect they have earned. "And when the war is said and done, May heaven spare our lives For its only then we can return, To our loved ones and our wives We'll take them in our arms, me boys, For a long night and a day And we'll hope that war will come no more, To sweet America" This stanza says it all.
Fascinating story, here is a bit about their leader:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Corcoran
Amazing song with an amazing meaning. I remember seeing the monument too the Irish Brigade in Gettysburg and it almost makes you choke up. Just thinking of the bravery and the sacrifice and the strength of these ole' boys of Erin. Makes me proud to be Irish.