Son Of Ambrose Lyrics by Dead South
Dead South Lyrics
Meaning of the song:
Background and Context
"Son of Ambrose" is a song by The Dead South, a band known for their unique blend of folk, bluegrass, and acoustic music. While specific details about the song's release, such as the date and album, are not provided, The Dead South's storytelling often explores themes of love, loss, hardship, and resilience, deeply rooted in a narrative style that paints vivid pictures of life's complexities.
Main Message and Theme
The song tells the life story of William, introducing himself as the son of Ambrose, and takes us through significant milestones of his life. Starting from his upbringing under the guidance of his mother, Alice, who instilled in him the values of kindness and sharing, the narrative moves through his experiences of going to war, falling in love, starting a family, and eventually his death in 1977.
The overarching theme is the passage of time and the impact of life's events on an individual's character and destiny. It speaks to the universal human experiences of growth, struggle, love, family, and the legacies we leave behind. The mention of specific years and events, like war and bareknuckle boxing, adds a historical dimension that grounds William's story in a tangible reality, possibly post-World War II, reflecting the challenges and societal norms of that era.
William's love story with Phyllis, described with a "Norwegian glare," and their creation of a family with five kids, is highlighted as the most beautiful aspect of his life. This emphasizes the song's message on the importance of family, love, and the simple, yet profound, joys that define our existence.
The recurring motif of family resilience and unity, encapsulated in the lines urging the family to hold onto each other and keep shining their light, resonates as a universal call for strength and hope amidst life's trials.
Lyrics:
My name is William and I'm the son of Ambrose
I was born near that cast iron bridge
My mother Alice, she taught me to be a kind man
So I took it and shared it with my friends
I went to war at the age of 21
I came back with my memories and my gun
Took care of the family, my brother, too
Bareknuckle boxing every day at noon
When I came back from war
There was something missing there
I had a finger, so naked and so bare
Where would I ever find, my one true love
If I'm just patient she'll come from above
One day at the neighbours, I caught a flare
I fell in love with that Norwegian glare
We had a hippy, a cowboy and a scholar
Little tomboy and a toddler too
In 1947 I did my best
Started what you see before and I stood the test
Well life ain't always easy
In fact it's pretty tough
I hope you learned a thing or two about how I raised you up
'Cause it's the best damn thing I ever done
That was a cold year in 1977
I left you all when I died and gone to heaven
Never got to say goodbye
Never got to give you hugs
Just remember, I love you all so much
In 1947 I met my wife
Her name is Phyllis and I made her my bride
Had a family with 5 kids
Most beautiful damn thing I ever did
Oh in 1947 I met my wife
Her name is Phyllis and I made her my bride
Had a family with 5 kids
Most beautiful damn thing I ever did
Oh my family it'll be alright
Just hold onto each other through this life
Oh my family it'll be alright
Keep shinning your light
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