It's a warning about a woman that lives in Canada named Matilda that seems to fixate on ruining sailor's lives. Although in every version I've heard, in the last part the ultimate line's first part ("Enough to make you cry") is repeated several times, although that apparently is not apart of the official lyrics. The singer got tempted by her and ended up ruining his life so much he committed suicide.
@quamp Also, St. Lucia's day (a.k.a. St. Lucy's day) is the 13th of December. Some Catholics fast for the advent season (the 4 weeks prior to December 25th.) The Black Matilda can also be a ship.
@quamp Also, St. Lucia's day (a.k.a. St. Lucy's day) is the 13th of December. Some Catholics fast for the advent season (the 4 weeks prior to December 25th.) The Black Matilda can also be a ship.
It's a warning about a woman that lives in Canada named Matilda that seems to fixate on ruining sailor's lives. Although in every version I've heard, in the last part the ultimate line's first part ("Enough to make you cry") is repeated several times, although that apparently is not apart of the official lyrics. The singer got tempted by her and ended up ruining his life so much he committed suicide.
@quamp Also, St. Lucia's day (a.k.a. St. Lucy's day) is the 13th of December. Some Catholics fast for the advent season (the 4 weeks prior to December 25th.) The Black Matilda can also be a ship.
@quamp Also, St. Lucia's day (a.k.a. St. Lucy's day) is the 13th of December. Some Catholics fast for the advent season (the 4 weeks prior to December 25th.) The Black Matilda can also be a ship.