I've always thought of this sound as highly romantic. To me, it's simply a man fearing for his life in war and telling his love to move on if he doesn't return. It's perfect.
"I'm off to the war, but you can be sure,
I will know you're what I'm fighting for.
I'm off to the war, but you can be sure,
I will know you're what I'm fighting for...
When I come home, if I come home,
You'll be a grown woman.
When I come home, if I come home,
Don't be alone, Abigial, belle of Kilronan..."
I've always thought of this sound as highly romantic. To me, it's simply a man fearing for his life in war and telling his love to move on if he doesn't return. It's perfect.
"I'm off to the war, but you can be sure, I will know you're what I'm fighting for. I'm off to the war, but you can be sure, I will know you're what I'm fighting for...
When I come home, if I come home, You'll be a grown woman. When I come home, if I come home, Don't be alone, Abigial, belle of Kilronan..."