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Sinead O'ConnorI love you my hard Englishman
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
And love me, I'm your woman
And I desire you my hard Englishman
And there is no more natural thing
So why should I not get loving
Don't be cold Englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do
And please talk to me Englishman
What good will shutting me out get done
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
Oh listen, Englishman
I've honoured you hard Englishman
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Oh let glorious love be done
Be truthful Englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
(And I do... I do)
Song Details
Music & Lyrics: Sinead O'Connor - Irish singer songwriter, musician and priest.
Released: 3rd June, 1997 on her album - Gospel Oak. The song is also included on an exclusive 3-CD Box Set - How About I Be Me (and you be you)? - released July 31, 2012.
Brief: The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways. It could be a metaphorical expression of love towards a person from England or as a reference to England. The latter seems more likely due to the controversies surrounding the song, and the title of the song which doesn't appear in the lyrics.
The song addresses political and social issues in Northern Ireland, relating to the 'Troubles' - a period of intense conflict and violence in Northern Ireland, primarily between nationalist and unionist communities during the late 20th century.
Category: Rebel Song
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