Story Behind the Song
I came up with a wistful, pretty melody, and the scene of a poor Irish lad in love with a daughter of the nobility presented itself.
Lyrics
I shall wait for you in the fields of clover, on the night of forever.
I will be there when you arrive, and we shall lie on the breast of the silver leaves.
Soon I go abroad on that tall masted ship, to seek thee diamonds and gold.
Because I know that you deserve nothing less – than a man who can bring you the world.
Because you are lovelier than the earth and the sky.
You are my only love, no need to ask why.
You set my heart aflame and spark my soul.
You are the princess of this tiny isle.
But if this were London, you'd be a princess just the same,
And I would be your prince, just as I am.
It seems that marrying you is out of the question.
For I am just a poor boy, with nothing but this moonlit night to give you,
And your father demands something more.
So let us lie together for once and forever.
Forever, for that's how long I shall love you,
And someday, when the tides are right, I shall return…
To these fields of clover, on the night of forever.
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