Poetry Month, Day 4

[dwgm]

jenthegypsy turned me on to the Celtic rock band, Hair of the Dog, and this song is one of my favorites. Here's a sample at Amazon, and here are the lyrics...


Streams of Whiskey
by Shane MacGowan


Last night as I slept
I dreamt I met with Behan
I shook him by the hand and we passed the time of day
When questioned on his views
On the crux of life's philosophies
He had but these few clear and simple words to say

I am going, I am going
Any which way the wind may be blowing
I am going, I am going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing

I have cursed, bled and sworn
Jumped bail and landed up in jail
Life has often tried to stretch me
But the rope always went slack
And now that I've a pile
I'll go down to the Chelsea
I'll walk in on my feet
But I'll leave there on my back

Because I'm going, I am going
Any which way the wind may be blowing
I'm going, I'm going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing

Oh the words that he spoke
Seemed the wisest of philosophies
There was nothing ever gained
By a wet thing called a tear
When the world is too dark
And I need the light inside of me
I'll walk into a bar
And drink fifteen pints of beer

Because I'm going, I am going
Any which way the wind may be blowing
I am going, I am going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing

I am going, I am going
Any which way the wind may be blowing
I am going, I am going
Where streams of whiskey are flowing
Where streams of whiskey are flowing
Where streams of whiskey are flowing


~.~

Comments

[jenthegypsy.livejournal.com]

Oh....*loves*. Now I have that song (one of my favorite) in my head - hope it lasts all day! Mike's voice is so luscious!

*off to the showers, humming a hummy tune*

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I was hoping you'd see this, I can't really thank you enough for telling me of the joys of Hair of the Dog.