The Fields Of Athenry Lyrics in English
By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling
“Michael, they have taken you away
For you stole Trevelyan’s corn
So the young might see the morn
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay”
Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry
By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young
The Fields Of Athenry Lyrics Meaning
“The Fields of Athenry” is a popular Irish folk ballad that tells the story of a man named Michael who is unjustly imprisoned during the Great Famine in Ireland. The lyrics depict the harsh realities faced by the Irish people during this time, highlighting themes of poverty, oppression, and resilience. The song resonates with listeners as it captures the spirit of endurance and hope in the face of adversity, making it a timeless anthem of Irish history and culture.
