Did you know that this famous Irish song is actually about Jesus Christ? Jimmy MacCarthy wrote Bright Blue Rose -made famous by singers like Mary Black and Christy Moore. Read the lyrics below and see if you can make your own interpretation of what he is talking about: BRIGHT BLUE ROSE I skimmed across black water Without once submerging Onto the banks of an urban morning That hungers the first light Much, much more than mountains ever do And she, like a ghost beside me Goes down with the ease o

65K views · 870 reactions | 535 Fourth song ( Bright Blue Rose ) Amazing group /band Onóir from Donegal. Where singing /Playing in Magee department store today 12th April in Donegal Town. Tom , Declan,Deane & Diarmaid amazing singers and musicians was fantastic to meet them and hear them sing. Well done lads. Enjoy. | Singing Session Videos | Facebook

“Bright Blue Rose" Is a favourite of mine, a song I’ve sang at many sessions since I was a teenager, although, it’s funny it hasn’t made the live show yet. It has some of the most beautiful lyrics and a lovely melody. Like most Jimmy McCarthy songs though the meaning of the lyrics is open to interpretation. Jimmy McCarthy has said that he wants people to have their own personal interpretations of his lyrics. It’s been said that blue roses traditionally symbolise mystery and I read an article rec

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