What is the meaning of the song Rocky Road to Dublin?
“Rocky Road to Dublin” is a 19th-century Irish song written by Irish poet D. K. Gavan about a man’s experiences as he travels to Liverpool, England from his home in Tuam, Ireland. Originally popularized by Harry Clifton, it has since been performed extensively and become a standard of Irish folk music.
What does Hunt the hare mean?
2. Hunt the Hare is the title of a traditional Irish jig. That’s probably why it is capitalized. Reference: https://thesession.org/tunes/4426. You’re right about rig, it’s an archaic word for a trick or prank.
Who sang the Rocky Road to Dublin?
The High Kings
The Rocky Road To Dublin/Artists
What genre is Rocky Road to Dublin?
Pop
Folk
The Rocky Road To Dublin/Genres
What does whack fol de dah mean?
You mean “Whack fol my daddy-o”. I learnt the song almost 50 years ago. It means absolutely nothing, just as does the previous line which you may see as “Mush-a ring dum a do dum a da” or something similar.
How old is the Rocky Road to Dublin?
“Rocky Road to Dublin” is an Irish folk song. The song was made in the 19th century by the composer D. K. Gavan.
What does the chorus of Whiskey in the Jar mean?
The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s.
What does wack fall the Daddy O mean?
The term “whack” could be a verb for drinking alcohol; “to take a whack”. ‘Whack to my daddy-oh’ could be a reference to drinking to the memory of the author’s father. We know the story-teller is a man who robbed a man for money to spend on whiskey and women.
Where did the high king of Ireland live?
Hill of Tara
High kings were traditionally installed on the Hill of Tara….
| High King of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Last monarch | Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair |
| Formation | 1934 BC? |
| Abolition | 12th century AD |
| Residence | Hill of Tara |
What does Musha ring dum a doo dum a da mean?
“Musha ring dum a doo dum a da. Whack for my daddy-o” Assuming that “Whack for my daddy-o” means “I gave part of the money to my dad”, what does the other part of the phrase mean? Thank you so much.